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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 - 4d -
Top Pro Bono Leader Resigns from Paul Weiss, a Firm Hit in Trump’s Crackdown on Big Law
Steven Banks, who once ran New York’s social services department, said he wanted to return to helping the homeless. He leaves within weeks of the elite firm striking a deal with President Trump.The New York Times - 6h -
Why Trump’s Tariffs Are Rattling Even Meta
Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, would not seem to be in the line of fire from tariffs. But President Trump’s trade actions are hitting even social networking businesses.The New York Times - 5d -
Wild market swings as US economy is rattled
Stocks swung sharply in the US, as Trump offered mixed signals about appetite for trade talks.BBC News - 2d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 1d -
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 -
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 - 2d -
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 - 5d -
Republicans rattled by tariff troubles begin to push back on Trump
Cracks are growing between congressional Republicans and President Trump over his tariff policy, with some lawmakers looking to strip him of his unilateral tariff authority and others seeking ...The Hill - 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 -
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 - 4d -
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 - 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 -
Governors push back as Trump directs the Justice Department to go after state climate laws
Democrat governors are pushing back as President Trump directed his Justice Department to target state climate laws. “The federal government cannot unilaterally strip states’ independent ...The Hill - 11h -
Protesters rally for the fourth week against Hungary’s law banning LGBTQ Pride events
Thousands of protesters rallied for the fourth week in Hungary’s capital, denouncing a new law passed by populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s nationalist government banning LGBTQ Pride events.NBC News - 10h -
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 - 19h -
Detroit Pistons fall as Sacramento Kings' big three leave them frustrated
Detroit Pistons fall as Sacramento Kings' big three leave them frustratedYahoo Sports - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Is the world heading into recession?
The US president has rattled stock markets but that doesn't automatically lead to an economic downturn.BBC News - 2d -
Bitcoin drops to $74,000 before rebounding as cryptocurrencies join global market rout
Bitcoin broke below $80,000 as rattled investors braced for further carnage after Trump's tariffs raised global recession fears.CNBC - 2d -
10-year Treasury yield falls from highs after auction eases concerns about demand for U.S. debt
U.S. Treasury yields were mostly higher Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff regime continued to rattle markets.CNBC - 8h -
Miami boss: Messi 'big advantage' in bid for semis
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano said Lionel Messi's mentality provides the club with a "big advantage" heading into the second leg of its Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals series ...ESPN - 1d -
Boys soccer: Big Reds end scoreless drought
CENTERVILLE — Jesus Alverado was the last Centerville boys soccer player to put a goal in the back of the net for the Big Reds. Two years and four days later, Deke Brooks ended the drought. Brooks ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Vladdy: 'Big relief' that deal with Jays is done
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said it was a "big relief" that he and the Blue Jays were able to finalize a long-term deal. "I'm very, very happy to stay here and to be a Blue Jay," he said.ESPN - 2h -
Texas basketball: Lithuanian big man Matas Vokietaitis pledges to Longhorns in portal
Matas Vokietaitis, the freshman of the year this past season in the American Athletic Conference, fills a big need for Texas basketball and Sean Miller.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
2025 NFL Draft big board: The 75 best prospects available
These 75 players on our NFL Draft Big Board will be the hottest commodities whether they're franchise cornerstones or role players.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
McCulley Brings Big-Play Potential, Leadership to Michigan WR Room
Michigan is going big at wide receiver—literally. Ron Bellamy breaks down what Donaven McCulley brings to Michigan.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Which Big Ten football team has the toughest schedule in 2025?
Breaking and and analyzing which teams in the Big Ten have the easiest and hardest football schedules in the 2025 season.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Ohio State football captain recognized with Big Ten Medal of Honor award
Ohio State football captain Cody Simon was the OSU male recipient of the Big Ten Medal of Honor.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Report: Colts hosted big play Kansas WR on pre-draft visit
The Indianapolis Colts have hosted big play Kansas wide receiver Quentin Skinner on a pre-draft visit.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Steelers legend makes surprise appearance at Pat McAfee's Big Night AHT
Pat McAfee promised surprises at Big Night AHT—and delivered, with Ben Roethlisberger making a special appearance in the Steel City.Yahoo Sports - 32m -
Pat McAfee ends hope for Aaron Rodgers-Steelers announcement at Big Night AHT
Pat McAfee, while making an appearance on Big Ben's podcast, said Aaron Rodgers will not announce Steelers signing at Big Night AHT.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
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 -
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 - 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 - 2d -
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 - 1d
