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The Memo: Democrats, lawyers left reeling from Paul, Weiss firm’s Trump deal
A Washington Post editorial appeared earlier this week headlined “Trump’s efforts to intimidate the legal profession cannot stand.” Within 48 hours later, those efforts were not merely standing. ...The Hill - 6d -
Life in the old dog yet: how biotech firms are looking to extend the lives of our pets
If you could increase the lifespan of your pet dog or cat, would you? And what is the real cost of doing so?. Last November, my family brought home a puppy. Frankie was eight weeks old when he came ...The Guardian - 5d -
Paul Weiss chair says Trump executive order could have destroyed law firm
Brad Karp defends decision to cut a deal with White House in note to colleaguesFinancial Times - 4d -
Software giant SAP becomes Europe's most valuable firm amid German stock market boom
Investors are excited about SAP's ability to harness new artificial intelligence products to boost revenue.CNBC - 2d -
Here's how much Capital One would be worth post-Discover deal, according to one Wall Street firm
In a Tuesday note, BTIG analysts upgraded the financial stock to a buy from a hold-equivalent rating.CNBC - 2d -
Dying fish, polluted water and a terrible stench: the French firm accused of dumping toxic waste in Colombia’s wetlands
A controversial landfill near Barrancabermeja has polluted protected wetlands, causing harm to people and the environment, claim local campaigners. As a small fishing canoe darts across the still ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump threatens 200% tariff on EU liquor; US stocks continue to fall
Recession fears are growing as President Donald Trump is threatening to impose 200 percent tariffs on alcohol from the European Union, sending stocks plunging yet again. "I'm not going to bend at ...NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Notre Dame and Michigan play in second round of NCAA Tournament
Michigan Wolverines (23-10, 13-8 Big Ten) at Notre Dame Fighting Irish (27-5, 17-3 ACC) South Bend, Indiana; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Irish -14.5; over/under is 153.5 ...ABC News - 5d -
Perkins Coie sues over Trump's order stripping security clearances
Law firm Perkins Coie has launched a suit to challenge President Trump’s stripping of security clearances for lawyers at the firm, saying it was targeted due to its past work for Democrats. Perkins ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Celtic vs Rangers: Kick-Off Time, How to Watch and Key Team Updates
Celtic vs Rangers: Where to Watch, Team News and Match PreviewOld Firm Derby Returns to Celtic ParkCeltic and Rangers meet once again in what promises to be another fiercely contested Old Firm ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
PwC and Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund clash over hiring of executive
‘Friction and angst’ over Neom auditor preceded Public Investment Fund’s ban on Big Four firmFinancial Times - Mar. 7 -
KPMG to merge dozens of partnerships in overhaul of global structure
Consolidation of subscale operations comes as Big Four firms re-examine operating modelFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Private equity wants a larger piece of the $12.5 trillion workplace retirement plan market
With the new Trump administration, private equity firms see a greater opportunity in the $12.5 trillion in assets in employer-sponsored retirement plans.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Trump’s Big Law crackdown sends chill through legal industry
Executive orders encompass firms’ diversity policies as well targeting those who acted for his opponentsFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Why Kohl’s worst stock drop on record may have been excessive
New Kohl’s CEO Ashley Buchanan has a “meaningful” opportunity to drive improvements at the retailer, says analyst firm Jefferies.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
Simpson Thacher fined £362,000 over anti-money laundering failures
US law firm agrees settlement with England’s legal regulator over failings in London officeFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Chuck Schumer is in a real shutdown mess. Can he lead Democrats out of it?
Despite pressure from the left to hold firm, some Democratic senators seem headed for an off-ramp.Politico - Mar. 12 -
Consultants warned Aberdeen boss against Abrdn rebrand
Marketing firm Wolff Olins wanted its name off asset manager’s promotional materialFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
'Please unleash us,' Europe's telcos urge regulators as industry bangs drum for more mega-deals
CEOs of several European telecoms firms are calling on regulators to make it easier for them to combine their operations with other businesses.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
Trump and DOGE Create Anxiety but Opportunity for Federal Contractors
By cutting federal employees, the Trump administration may increase its reliance on firms that take in billions through government contracts.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
End of ‘blank cheque’ era for outside consultants in Saudi Arabia
Western firms profited as kingdom launched ‘giga-projects’ but market is slowing as Riyadh reins in spendingFinancial Times - Mar. 15 -
Sen. Lindsey Graham rebukes lawyers who defended Trump foes: "I hope they pay a price"
President Trump has targeted several law firms by terminating security clearances and other executive actions.CBS News - Mar. 16 -
Putin lets western investors sell some Russian shares ahead of Trump talks
Kremlin decree allows firms including Jane Street, GMO, and Franklin Templeton to offload holdingsFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
Celtic to speak to police after fans denied match entry
The club said it had received complaints from supporters about policing at the Old Firm game.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
EY cuts jobs in pullback from UK legal sector
Staff told of redundancies in 12-minute call as firm retreats from British legal practice expansion plansFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
Herbert Smith Freehills fined £465,000 over Russia sanctions breaches
UK Treasury says law firm’s Moscow division paid £3.9mn to entities subject to asset freezesFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
Paul Weiss Deal With Trump Faces Backlash From Legal Profession
Paul Weiss, a law firm targeted by President Trump, reached a deal to settle a conflict. Many in the legal field are condemning the agreement.The New York Times - 5d -
Meta considers charging for ad-free Facebook and Instagram in the UK
The firm is considering asking people to pay to remove ads if they do not want their data to be tracked.BBC News - 3d -
Chinese electric carmaker BYD sales beat Tesla
The Shenzhen-based firm says revenue for last year came in at $107bn, boosted by sales of its hybrid vehicles.BBC News - 3d -
Trump widens war on legal industry with order targeting Jenner & Block
White House says law firm ‘abandoned the profession’s highest ideals’ and ‘condoned partisan lawfare’Financial Times - 2d -
PwC delays payouts for departing partners in Hong Kong and China
Recent retirees left waiting for equity repayment as Big Four firm grapples with audit ban after Evergrande collapseFinancial Times - 2d -
The Paul Weiss settlement is a disgrace
If a major, powerful and talented firm cannot fight Trump, with the law entirely on its side, it sets a terrible precedent that resistance is futile.The Hill - 2d -
'This is a nightmare': 23andMe customers struggle to delete sensitive data
Multiple users said they had problems after the DNA-testing firm filed for bankruptcy protection.BBC News - 1d -
Big Law Splinters Under a Trump Onslaught
The president’s repeated clashes with the nation’s most prestigious law firms has had a destabilizing business effect.The New York Times - 1d -
2025 USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 25 national boys volleyball rankings: Week 3
Mira Costa holds firm atop the latest USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 25 boys volleyball rankings.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger jumps to venture capital, joins Playground Global
After retiring as Intel's CEO in December, Pat Gelsinger is becoming a general partner at early-stage venture firm Playground Global.CNBC - 1d -
AppLovin short-seller urges exclusion of the stock from S&P 500 index
Short-seller firm Fuzzy Panda Research is trying to keep shares of AppLovin out of the S&P 500, accusing the company of fraudulent ad-tech practices.CNBC - Mar. 7 -
Abrdn’s Rebrand Reversal and a History of Corporate Missteps
A British investment firm restored most of the vowels to its name after a widely ridiculed revamp that showed the pitfalls of trying to look cool in the digital age.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
This Split Mattress Topper Made for Partners Who Can’t Agree
If you and your partner have different sleeping styles and debate over how soft or firm a mattress should be, the answer is this split topper.Wired - Mar. 8
