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More Than 500 Law Firms Back Perkins Coie in Fight With Trump
The firms signed a legal brief supporting Perkins Coie, calling the president’s actions a threat “to the rule of law.” The largest firms declined to sign.The New York Times - 4d -
Sanders on law firms making deals with Trump: 'Absolute cowardice'
Sen. Bernie Sanders slammed law firms coming to deals with President Trump in an interview that aired Sunday. “What do you make of the law firms cutting deals?” CBS News’s Robert Costa asked ...The Hill - 1d -
Democrats press law firms on deals with Trump
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) are pressing the White House and six top law firms about alleged deals struck with the Trump administration to avoid getting targeted ...The Hill - 1h -
A Playbook for Law Firms and Colleges to Stand Up to President Trump
Law firms and universities do not need to capitulate. Here’s how they can fight back.The New York Times - 2d -
Law firms that settle with Trump have a Sword of Damocles over their heads
Another day, another mega-law firm takes a knee before President Trump (that makes four and counting).The Hill - 9h -
Over 500 law firms sign brief backing Perkins Coie suit against Trump
More than 500 law firms moved to file an amicus brief in support of Perkins Coie's lawsuit against the Trump administration's executive order that targeted the firm.ABC News - 3d -
Crypto firm Ripple to buy prime broker Hidden Road for $1.25 billion
Crypto startup Ripple said Tuesday that it's agreed to buy prime brokerage firm Hidden Road for $1.25 billion in the company's biggest acquisition to date.CNBC - 10h -
Bernie Sanders: law firms that cut deals with Trump administration ‘sell out their soul’
Firms that were targeted by president after representing his political rivals show ‘absolute cowardice’, says US senator. Law firms that cut deals with Donald Trump ’s administration after the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Another Law Firm Braces for Possible Blowback From Trump
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft balked at having one of its partners represent Donald Trump in his criminal cases. Now the firm is among those that have been pushed to agree to a deal with the White ...The New York Times - 1d -
Tiger design firm to craft Augusta 9-hole course
Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley announced Monday that five-time Masters champion Tiger Woods, who last won in 2019, and his TGR Design firm are crafting a nine-hole short course at ...ESPN - 20h -
Survey: Small-Business Staff Struggling More Than Workers at Large Companies
A new survey from MetLife shows staff at smaller enterprises feel less mentally, physically, and socially well off compared with their counterparts at bigger businesses—half live paycheck to paycheck.Inc. - 1d -
Lloyds accused of failing small firms as it cut lending
Business owners have told the BBC their businesses collapsed, blaming the bank's treatment.BBC News - 1d -
Bengals firm in NFL power rankings ahead of draft
Power rankings aren't sleeping on the Bengals despite the quiet offseason so far.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Trump tariffs risk large euro-area ‘demand shock’, Greece’s central bank governor warns
Yannis Stournaras says looming trade war will drag on growth and inflationFinancial Times - 1d -
Controversial missed goaltending call looms large for Houston in narrow NCAA championship game loss to Florida
The missed call was part of a five-point swing in the game for FloridaCBS Sports - 6h -
UK to dilute rules for smaller private equity firms and hedge funds
Government proposes lighter regulatory regime in push to encourage investmentFinancial Times - 1d -
Two Law Firms File for Permanent Relief From Trump’s Executive Orders
Jenner & Block and WilmerHale are seeking summary judgments against what one of them called “a plain violation of the First Amendment.”The New York Times - 40m -
2025 Masters $1 million parlay picks, PGA Tour player props, golf odds: Potentially large ROI from a $10 bet
SportsLine golf expert Eric Cohen locked in a $10 eight-leg PGA Tour parlay that pays more than $1.1 million for the Masters 2025CBS Sports - 24m -
Many senior venture capitalists are leaving big firms. Insiders boil it down to a few reasons
Departing partners can be split into two groups: those who are "moving on for success" and those "moving on from failure," according to one startup founder.CNBC - 1d -
Trump holds firm on tariffs as the White House looks for ways to calm nervous allies
Trump sees an opportunity to “change the fabric” of the U.S. with his sprawling plan to institute new global tariffs,while cracks form in his political coalition.NBC News - 23h -
Why OpenAI and Andreessen Horowitz Just Bet $43 Million on This Little-Known Startup
Cybersecurity firm Adaptive Security wants to help you identify phishy messages before it’s too late.Inc. - 4d -
Engaged Capital and Yeti reach a key agreement. Here are three ways to create shareholder value
The firm and the company seem to have an amicable and constructive relationship, but there are still opportunities for value creation.CNBC - 3d -
Advocacy groups fear Trump pressure will force Big Law into civil rights retreat
Firms that helped fight high-profile battles targeted by White House executive ordersFinancial Times - 2d -
British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover pauses U.S. shipments over Trump tariffs
Jaguar Land Rover, which is one of Britain's biggest carmakers, described the U.S. as "an important market" for the firm's luxury brands.CNBC - 1d -
CNBC Daily Open: The trade wars begin
Markets largely fell all around the world following the announcements, and the sell-off has extended into Monday.CNBC - 1d -
Great starting pitching stretches not enough for the White Sox and Reds early this season
The Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox both got brilliant stretches from their starting rotations — and largely wasted them.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
CEOs Cry Foul Over Trump’s Tariffs: ‘This Is Not What We Voted For’
As markets whipsaw and recession fears grow, businesses small and large are on edge amid tariff-induced uncertainty.Inc. - 1d -
WATCH: Driver walks away after huge tree falls on car in Pennsylvania
Surveillance video captured the moment a large tree came crashing down on a car in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.ABC News - 21h -
USC hosts big recruiting weekend on campus
The Trojans welcomed a large contingent of visitors as they look to add to their top-ranked 2026 recruiting class.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse: At Least 58 Killed
Heavy machinery and drones were part of a large search and rescue operation at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, the capital.The New York Times - 41m -
Deloitte Layoffs Reflect Private Sector Fallout From DOGE Cuts to Government Contracts
One of the top 10 U.S. consulting firms is preparing for layoffs as $65 billion worth of federal contracts with private companies are targeted for cuts and cancellations.Inc. - 4d -
Residents Exhausted From Dayslong Storm Are Desperate for a Break
The storm inundating a large stretch of the South and Midwest has wreaked havoc since Wednesday. But heavy rain and flooding are likely to ease considerably by Monday.The New York Times - 1d -
2025 NFL Draft: Strengths, weaknesses of top 5 QBs in this class
Each of these quarterbacks offers a unique set of strengths and challenges, making evaluation largely dependent on team needs and a willingness to develop certain traits.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Inside the mine housing the federal government's retirement records, now in DOGE's spotlight
A mine in Pennsylvania is largely still how the federal government manages the documents of the 100,000 or so retirements from federal service each year.NBC News - 1d -
Democrats benefit from cash influx despite party turmoil
Democratic candidates are raking in large sums of money for Senate, House and downballot campaigns — a sign that the grassroots enthusiasm remains strong despite earlier concerns of fundraising ...The Hill - 2h -
Trump's disrespect for courts endangers our system of justice
Trump has shown contempt for America's courts, calling for the impeachment of judges who block his executive orders and threatening law firms in litigation challenging his actions in office.The Hill - 1d -
Live updates: US to have direct talks with Iran; markets slide eases amid tariff moves
President Trump is holding firm in his economic plans, even as stocks opened Monday morning at a loss and discontent grew over the weekend with his tariff agenda. He pushed back on criticism ...The Hill - 1d -
Democrats target Trump's effort to 'bend our justice system to his will'
Democrats held a rare bicameral forum to examine the Trump administration’s actions targeting Department of Justice (DOJ) staff and major law firms as the party explores how to push back against ...The Hill - 1d -
How Glenn Youngkin, a Diversity Champion, Became an Anti-DEI Warrior
Not long before he became Virginia’s governor, Glenn Youngkin helped lead, and spoke approvingly of, efforts to improve racial and gender diversity at his private equity firm.The New York Times - 6h -
Stocks fall after day of wild swings as markets digest Trump's tariff reality
Wall Street ended largely lower Monday after a wild trading day as President Donald Trump escalated his trade war with aggressive tariffs that have rocked the global economy, leaving investors -- ...NBC News - 2d