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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 - 2d -
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 - 16h -
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 - 3d -
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 - 1d -
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 -
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 - 2d -
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 -
How Trump Is Putting Law Firms in a No-Win Situation
As Willkie Farr & Gallagher learned, cutting a deal with the White House can avert a financially punitive executive order. But doing so can draw internal rebukes and external criticism.The New York Times - 6h -
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 - 15h -
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 - 3d -
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 - 2d -
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 -
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 - 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 - 1d -
US supreme court allows deportations under 18th century law with limits
In 5-4 ruling, court laid down terms for invoking Alien Enemies Act, stating any challenges to law must take place in Texas. Donald Trump may continue using a 1798 law to deport alleged gang ...The Guardian - 1d -
Supreme Court allows Trump to use wartime law for deportations
The Supreme Court has ruled 5-4 in President Donald Trump’s favor to allow him to enforce the Alien Enemies Act that will let immigration officials to use sweeping wartime law to deport alleged ...NBC News - 1d -
Brazil's Bolsonaro leads rally in support of amnesty law as he faces trial for alleged coup plot
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is leading a rally in support of an amnesty law that could free him from criminal charges, and eliminate the prison sentences of dozens of supporters who ...ABC News - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
Can Modern Protections Stem Illegal Gambling’s Eternal Appeal?
Today’s guest columnist is Martin D. Edel, Co-chair of Goulston & Storrs’ Sports Law Practice. He teaches Sports Law at Columbia Law School and Antitrust Law at Brooklyn Law School. Shoeless Joe ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Milan Plan to Touch Base with Touted Atalanta Director
After a late change of heart about Fabio Paratici, Milan plot to make an attempt to poach Tony D’Amico from Atalanta. He’s the preferred option of CEO Giorgio Furlani. Though, he’s under contrac...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
UK to dilute rules for smaller private equity firms and hedge funds
Government proposes lighter regulatory regime in push to encourage investmentFinancial Times - 2d -
China says it has 'firm will and abundant means' to fight trade war
China is showing no signs of backing down after President Donald Trump imposed a sweeping 104% tariff on Chinese goods, including clothes, shoes, toys and tech products. Duties on other countries ...NBC News - 4h -
Supreme Court rejects challenge to New York gun law
The Supreme Court on Monday turned away a challenge to recently enacted gun restrictions in New York, sidestepping a new case on the right to bear arms.NBC News - 2d -
US top court allows Trump to use wartime law for deportations
A judge had blocked the Trump administration's use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged Venezuelan gang members.BBC News - 1d -
US Supreme Court allows Trump to use centuries-old law for deportations
Ruling lifts freeze on removal of alleged gang members in victory for White HouseFinancial Times - 1d -
TikTok extension, potential deal may violate law: Top Senate Democrat
The top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee warned Monday that President Trump’s additional extension for TikTok’s parent company to divest from the app, as well as a potential divestment ...The Hill - 23h -
In Washington, a Rural County Sheriff Fights His State’s Immigration Law
Sheriff Dale Wagner of Adams County sees his department as David fighting Goliath. But he has the support of some of President Trump’s most influential allies.The New York Times - 6h -
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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 2d -
Wall Street starts to cut China growth forecasts as trade tensions with U.S. escalate
Citi on Tuesday became one of the first investment firms to lower its China growth forecast on escalating trade tensions with the U.S.CNBC - 12h -
British Steel solution is within reach, minister says
The UK government is considering nationalising the Chinese-owned firm which employs 2,700 people.BBC News - 1h -
Trump rips up rulebook on trade and businesses are left reeling
Firms say the rapid change in US trade policy, including big taxes on China, has left them in flux.BBC News - 1h -
Patrolling the border with a Texas state trooper
In Texas, Operation Lone Star has made stopping human smuggling part of the daily work of state law enforcement.CBS News - 1d -
Trump plans to fine migrants $998 a day for failing to leave after deportation order
The fines stem from a 1996 law that was enforced for the first time in 2018, during President Donald Trump’s first term in office.NBC News - 1d
