An Activision Blizzard Inc. investor hit the video game giant Tuesday with federal securities fraud claims in Los Angeles claiming it kept shareholders in the dark about an ongoing state investigation into its toxic workplace culture.

On today’s episode on our weekly legal news podcast, On The Merits, we talk about the flaws of the bar exam, and what could and should replace it, with the dean of the Willamette University College of Law, Brian Gallini.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extended a ban evictions in areas of the country with substantial and high transmission of coronavirus on Tuesday, after a firestorm of criticism from Democrats following the lapse of a previous moratorium on Saturday.

President Joe Biden called on Andrew Cuomo to resign after the release of a state report finding that the New York governor sexually harassed multiple women, created a “climate of fear” in his office and violated federal and state laws.

Nasdaq Inc. is on the verge of securing the SEC’s support to help get more women and minorities on the boards of companies trading on the stock exchange.

A group of Texas-based lawyers of color have been promoted to top posts at big firms this year, as the Lone Star State sees intense competition and the industry’s diversity shortcomings come under a spotlight.

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld is continuing to expand its investment funds practice in New York with the addition of Terence Rozier-Byrd from Baker Botts.