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How Trump rattled Big Law
Plus, J&J’s latest attempt to settle class-action claims gets rejected and Klarna faces online backlash ahead of planned IPOFinancial Times - 6h -
Trump's crusade against big law firms sparks fears of long-lasting damage
President Trump has signed a string of executive orders in recent weeks targeting some of the nation's most prominent law firms.CBS News - 12h -
Law Firm Skadden Arps Seeks Deal to Avert Trump Executive Order
The discussions come as President Trump has taken aim at WilmerHale, another big law firm. Other major firms are said to be trying to cut deals with the White House.The New York Times - 5d -
How Trump is exploiting Big Law’s identity crisis
Firms like Paul Weiss have hired star lawyers to expand in dealmaking. Fear of losing business has made them less willing to have a fight with the governmentFinancial Times - 6h -
Judges temporarily block Trump orders targeting prominent law firms
Federal judges in D.C. on Friday partially blocked two executive orders signed by President Donald Trump targeting the Jenner and Block and WilmerHale law firmsABC News - 4d -
Musk's disclosure of planned fraud arrest troubles law enforcement officials: Sources
Elon Musk appeared to boast of advance knowledge of a planned arrest related to Social Security fraud, frustrating law enforcement officials, sources tell ABC News.ABC News - 12h -
Oregon abandoned its radical drug law. Then came the mass arrests
Last year, the state ended a trailblazing law decriminalizing possession. Drug users in some counties are now in and out of jail, without lawyers, struggling to get treatment. At 7.45am on a cool ...The Guardian - 1d -
Bondi dismisses Biden-era lawsuit against Georgia election law
Attorney General Pam Bondi has dismissed a federal lawsuit challenging a controversial Georgia election law that limits voting practices and was accused of suppressing Black voters, despite record ...The Hill - 1d -
Maryland’s Derik Queen says he’s unsure about his future; 4 others enter transfer portal
Maryland’s outstanding starting unit — nicknamed the “Crab Five” — is splintering in the wake of Willard’s exit.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump announces $100M deal with law firm tied to Doug Emhoff, Jan. 6 House panel
President Trump on Tuesday announced his administration struck a deal with a law firm with ties to former second gentleman Doug Emhoff and the House panel that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the ...The Hill - 13h -
Sinema joins law firm as senior adviser
Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema has joined Hogan Lovells' global regulatory and intellectual property team as a senior adviser. The firm highlighted her experience in AI, technology, digital assets, ...The Hill - 1d -
Elite Law Firms’ Deals with Trump Decried by Their Associates
The discontent does not appear to be resonating with leaders at Paul Weiss and Skadden, but it could hamstring their recruitment efforts.The New York Times - 1h -
Lathan Sommerville commits to another Big Ten Conference school
The freshman from Richwoods will stay in the Big Ten, but is headed to the other coast.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Democrats' win in Wisconsin court race also is a big loss for Elon Musk
The Democrats' victory in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race is a big loss for Elon MuskABC News - 3h -
Arteta backs Berta for big ‘impact’ at Arsenal
Mikel Arteta has backed Andrea Berta to have a big ‘impact’ at Arsenal after his appointment as the club’s new sporting director.Berta’s anticipated arrival was confirmed on Sunday with the It...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Mikel Arteta: Arsenal are ready to spend big this summer
Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal’s rivals that the club has long been planning for this summer’s transfer window to be “a big one”, as he revealed his “excitement” at the prospect of strengthening ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Browns' Haslam: 'Big swing-and-miss' on Watson
Browns co-owner Jimmy Haslam said the team "took a big swing-and-miss" in acquiring QB Deshaun Watson and signing him to a $230 million deal that was fully guaranteed.ESPN - 1d -
Big Ten men's basketball national title drought reaches 25 years
The Big Ten will not be represented at the Final Four this year, ensuring that its national championship drought reaches a quarter century.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Wisconsin basketball transfer portal target commits to a Big Ten rival
Illinois transfer forward Morez Johnson Jr. committed to a top Big Ten program on TuesdayYahoo Sports - 10h -
Big Ten football 2026 team recruiting rankings for end of March
We take a look at where each Big Ten football program is in the 247Sports Team Composite rankings at the end of March for the 2026 cycle.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
An early look at the Big 12 football recruiting rankings for the class of 2026
With spring ball in full swing and the 2025 recruiting season all wrapped up, we take a look at the latest recruiting rankings across the Big 12.Yahoo Sports - 20h -
LeBron James feels a team that makes a big midseason trade can contend
On his "Mind the Game" podcast, LeBron James fired back at critics who claim teams such as the Lakers that make a big midseason trade cannot contend.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Boys tennis: Eagles sweep Big Reds in season opener
CENTERVILLE — For the Centerville boys tennis team, this season is definitely going to be a learning experience. At least the Big Reds will be learning together and will be hoping to have fun doing ...Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Top US law firms balk at backing Perkins’ challenge to Trump sanctions
Legal industry split over whether to join amicus brief against president’s order for fear of retaliationFinancial Times - 2d -
She Wanted a Law Degree. Instead, She Became a College Basketball Star.
After setting records at Grambling State and playing professionally, Shakyla Hill is pursuing her original plan.The New York Times - 2d -
US says international law applies to 'all parties' in Gaza
The deaths of 15 people including paramedics in a convoy have been blamed on Israel's military.BBC News - 1d -
Doug Emhoff’s Law Firm Is Said to Be Trump’s Next Target
The firm, Willkie Farr & Gallagher, also employs a top investigator for the congressional committee that documented President Trump’s role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.The New York Times - 20h -
Trump’s Use of Immigration Law Appears to Conflict With Limits Imposed by Congress
A crackdown targeting foreign students protesting Israel’s treatment of Palestinians conflicts with free-speech protections that lawmakers added in 1990.The New York Times - 17h -
In Adams Case, Some Say It’s Not the Time for Narrow Reading of the Law
Some legal observers say the court-appointed expert who recommended dismissing charges against Mayor Eric Adams failed to account for the extraordinary factors in the case.The New York Times - 12h -
France’s Parliament Is Set to Debate Changing Rape Law to Include Consent
After dozens of men were convicted of raping a drugged Gisèle Pelicot, lawmakers moved to require that consent be given for sex to be considered consensual.The New York Times - 6h -
Marine Le Pen Could Be Banned From France Election if She’s Found Guilty of Embezzlement
A verdict Monday in an embezzlement trial is seen as a test of the country’s democracy — and the rule of law.The New York Times - 2d -
Sentencing guidelines ditched after 'two-tier' row
It comes after the government said it would pass an emergency law to override the guidance.BBC News - 1d -
SDHL Offseason: Modo and Linkoping See Big Names Leaving
Our look at the SDHL Off Season continues with Linköping and MoDo, two teams with exciting youngsters signed to long term deals and big name imports leaving for greener pasturesYahoo Sports - 1d -
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Big Ten transfer portal tracker
Mar. 31—The first week of the transfer portal saw more than 1,500 players decide to move on from their current situation. Here are the goings and comings in the Big Ten so far: Out: Carey Booth, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Arkansas big man Zvonimir Ivisic to enter transfer portal
The Arkansas basketball program is losing its second player to the portal, as big man Zvonimir Ivisic confirmed through Instagram on Monday his intentions to transfer.A 7-foot-2, 245-pound forward ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Fabrizio Romano delivers “the final understanding” on big Chelsea transfer deal this summer
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has delivered what he calls ‘the final understanding’ on one big Chelsea transfer deal this summer.Chelsea are going to be busy in the upcoming transfer window and ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Mikel Arteta excited by ‘big summer’ after Andrea Berta’s arrival at Arsenal
Striker believed to be main transfer objective Arsenal hope to extend Saka and Saliba contracts Mikel Arteta is looking forward to “a big summer” working with Arsenal’s new sporting director, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Top three dominate SWPL team of the week after big wins
Nothing she could do for Saoirse Noonan's exquisite finish, but Gibson did come up with a big block with her boot and coped well with Celtic's second-half pressure. Lauren Doran-Barr (Hibernian): ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump: Le Pen's ban on seeking office in France 'very big deal'
President Trump weighed in on French far-right leader Marine Le Pen being barred from seeking office for five years after being convicted of embezzlement, telling reporters that it is a “very big ...The Hill - 22h -
Rookie big man Adem Bona drawing praise from multiple members of Sixers
Rookie big man Adem Bona is drawing praise from multiple members of the Philadelphia 76ers for his play on the floor.Yahoo Sports - 1d
