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US-UK deal on accounting qualifications stalls after disputes
Agreement would help top firms to move staff working on audits of banks and dual-listed companiesFinancial Times - 2d -
Vance is right: Europe’s freeloading is wrong
If Europe truly wants a say in how technology firms operate, they should get their own.The Hill - 1d -
White House close to approving sale of TikTok’s US unit to investors
Blackstone and Andreessen Horowitz among firms that would wrest control of social media site from China’s ByteDanceFinancial Times - 1d -
Your guide to Donald Trump’s ‘reciprocal’ tariffs
Also in today’s newsletter, how the president is exploiting an identity crisis among major US law firmsFinancial Times - 20h -
Why JPMorgan, BlackRock want to 'privatize' more of your stock and bond money in volatile market
From private credit to lower-volatility equity income strategies, big money firms are bringing more high-net-worth strategies to the masses.CNBC - 4d -
Why Trump Is coming for the lawyers
Trump has launched a campaign of political terror and intimidation against the legal profession, targeting firms such as Covington and Burling, Paul Weiss, and Jenner & Block, and threatening to ...The Hill - 3d -
TikTok creators, partners remain optimistic ahead of app’s second ban deadline
As TikTok nears another ban deadline, creators and firms say they believe the Chinese-owned app will remain in the U.S. They are, however, hedging their bets.CNBC - 2d -
Cliff Asness's AQR multi-strategy hedge fund returns 9% in the first quarter during tough conditions
The Apex strategy from Cliff Asness' firm, which combines stocks, macro and arbitrage trades with $3 billion in assets under management, gained 9% in Q1.CNBC - 2d -
Futureverse teams with Story in Web3 technology deal
Futureverse, a AI and metaverse technology company, has signed a memorandum of understanding to do an intellectual property deal with Web3 firm PIP Labs.VentureBeat - 20h -
New EEOC Chief’s DEI Investigations Draw Outcries
Andrea Lucas’s pressure campaigns, especially against big law firms, are rebuked by lawyers and other experts. ‘This isn’t how the EEOC works,’ says one critic.Inc. - 16h -
A Maker of Sewage-Based Fertilizer Leaves Town Amid a Toxic Crisis
Ranchers in Texas claim livestock was sickened by ‘forever chemicals’ in fertilizer made from sewage sludge. Now Synagro, a Goldman Sachs-backed firm, has lost a deal to manufacture there.The New York Times - 6d -
Settlements agreed over claims of historical sexual abuse at Celtic Boys Club
Celtic Plc settles around 70% of cases in class action Law firm expects further settlements in coming weeks A seven-figure payout has been agreed for a lawsuit over claims of historical sexual ...The Guardian - 2d -
Donald Trump is eyeing up a third term – and no one is opposing him | Arwa Mahdawi
So many people and organisations are capitulating to the US president, from Silicon Valley to the Democrats, legal firms and elite universities. How realistic is the prospect of Trump 3.0?. Hell is ...The Guardian - 2d -
Mar 28: CBS News 24/7, 4pm ET
Major law firm reaches deal with Trump administration, will fund causes in line with Trump priorities; California teen makes history by becoming the youngest person to pass the bar exam.CBS News - 2d -
The right’s legal heavyweight takes on Trump
President Trump has an unlikely foe in his efforts to target Big Law firms: Paul Clement. Clement is a conservative legal heavyweight who served as solicitor general in President George W. Bush’s ...The Hill - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Section 230 fight revived
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Senators revive fight against Section 230 Senators from both sides of the aisle are reigniting efforts to crawl back tech firms’ legal immunities ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump and DOGE Defund Program That Boosted American Manufacturing for Decades
President Donald Trump says taxing imports will strengthen domestic manufacturing. Hours before announcing new tariffs, his administration cut support for centers that help US firms do just that.Wired - 1d -
Trump’s Tariffs Could Reshape the US Tech Industry
Apple, Amazon, and other tech companies reliant on global supply chains stand to lose the most from President Trump’s trade policies, but some software firms expect more demand for their services.Wired - 1d -
Liverpool have decades of ghosts to exorcise if they are to win the Premier League
The blue wall was holding firm, the visitors were relishing delaying the hosts’ bid to paint the town red, and then Liverpool’s legendary captain made a horrendous, uncharacteristic error sending ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Arne Slot’s Cold Response to ‘Obvious’ James Tarkowski VAR Controversy in Liverpool’s Win Over Everton
Liverpool Hold Firm Amid Controversy in Merseyside DerbyLiverpool’s unrelenting pursuit of their 20th league title stayed on track with a gritty 1-0 win over Everton at Anfield—an occasion marked ...Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Live updates: Trump doubles down on tariffs amid global fallout
President Trump stood firm on his sweeping tariffs despite the stock market taking a sharp tumble Thursday. “The markets are going to boom,” he told reporters outside the White House. “The country ...The Hill - 13h -
‘There are no winners’: global companies respond to Trump tariffs
From UK tailors to Australian farmers to Irish whiskey distillers, firms reveal the impact of US measures. Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs will upend global trade, adding costs and delays to ...The Guardian - 5h -
Second Premier League side joins Yeremay Hernandez transfer race
Two Premier League clubs are preparing summer transfer offers for highly-rated Spain U21 international Yeremay Hernandez.Chelsea have already registered a firm interest in signing the talented ...Yahoo Sports - 2h
