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China’s ‘red circle’ law firms snap up partners from US rivals
Western firms scale back presence in Hong Kong and China as financial activity slowsFinancial Times - 2d -
US law firms’ London expansion drives record number of job moves
Partner hires on track to hit record high after 155 senior lawyers take new roles in the first two months of 2025Financial Times - Mar. 9 -
Top Law Firms Defend Overhaul of America’s Business Court
After backlash from Elon Musk and companies like Meta, Big Law is publicly supporting a bill seeking to reform the Delaware Court of Chancery.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Elite US law firms brace for more retaliation from Trump
Capitulation of Paul Weiss strikes fear in American legal boardroomsFinancial Times - 20h -
Judge blocks 'unlawful' Trump order targeting Clinton 2016 law firm
A federal judge entered an emergency order barring the Trump administration from implementing parts of its executive order targeting the law firm Perkins Coie.ABC News - Mar. 12 -
Lions poach a free agent cornerback from the Eagles
Lions poach a free agent cornerback from the Eagles, signing Detroit native Avonte MaddoxYahoo Sports - 4d -
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission targets law firms over DEI practices
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has sent letters to 20 top law firms demanding information about their employment practices, a sign it plans to target their diversity, equity and ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Trump rescinds order targeting Paul, Weiss citing commitments from law firm
President Trump on Thursday rescinded an executive order he signed less than a week ago targeting the Paul, Weiss law firm, citing an agreement with the firm that includes pro bono support for the ...The Hill - 4d -
Woman jailed for faking twins pregnancy to partner
Libby Vernon, from Staffordshire, used a fake baby bump to trick her partner.BBC News - 5d -
Trump’s Revenge on Law Firms Seen as Undermining Justice System
The president’s use of government power to punish firms is seen by some legal experts as undercutting a basic tenet: the right to a strong legal defense.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Judge blocks parts of Trump executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie
U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell issued a temporary restraining order that stops three parts of Trump's executive order from being implemented against the law firm Perkins Coie.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Attorney urges major law firm to resist Trump attacks in viral resignation letter
An attorney resigned from the law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, posting a sharply critical resignation letter that called on the company to stand up to President Trump' amid a ...The Hill - 2d -
China remains top military and cyber threat to US, intelligence report says
Annual report says Beijing making ‘steady but uneven’ progress on capabilities to capture Taiwan. China remains the United States’ top military and cyber threat, according to a new report by US ...The Guardian - 1h -
China criticises Hong Kong firm’s sale of majority stake in Panama ports
Commentary urged CK Hutchison to ‘think twice’ about ‘what position and side they are on’ in sale to US investors. Business live – latest updates China has criticised the sale of the business ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
FirstFT: Tesla warns Trump administration it is ‘exposed’ in trade war
Also in today’s newsletter, top Senate Democrat backs Republican funding bill, and China criticises Panama ports dealFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
Trump drops Paul Weiss order after law firm pledges $40mn of pro bono support
New York firm has agreed not to pursue any diversity, equity and inclusion policies, says US presidentFinancial Times - 4d -
Trump, Big Law, and an “Existential Crisis”
The president’s clash with some of the nation’s biggest law firms appears to be far from over, potentially splintering the legal community even further.The New York Times - 1d -
Law Firm Bends in Face of Trump Demands
Paul, Weiss — one of three law firms targeted by President Trump as part of his retribution campaign — said it resolved the conflict by agreeing to a range of commitments.The New York Times - 4d -
Law firms divided over response to Trump orders
The diverging paths taken by three law firms targeted by the Trump administration show a major divide over how the legal community is responding to a White House ratcheting up the pressure. The ...The Hill - 9h -
2025 NFL free agency: Cowboys bringing back pass rusher Dante Fowler, per report
Dallas poached the rival Commanders for a former playerCBS Sports - Mar. 14 -
China frees staff of U.S. firm Mintz in move to soothe foreign sentiment
China released five employees of the U.S. corporate due diligence firm Mintz who were detained two years ago as it seeks to reassure foreign firms.NBC News - 10h -
Legal community shaken by a powerful law firm's decision to give in to Trump's demands
President Donald Trump rescinded his executive order targeting Paul Weiss — after the law firm agreed to certain conditions.NBC News - 3d -
Klarna, nearing IPO, plucks lucrative Walmart fintech partnership from rival Affirm
Swedish fintech firm Klarna will be the exclusive provider of buy now, pay later loans for Walmart, taking a coveted partnership away from rival Affirm, CNBC has learned.NBC News - Mar. 17 -
How a Major Democratic Law Firm Ended Up Bowing to Trump
Paul Weiss was targeted by an executive order from President Trump. Its chairman, who had worked against Mr. Trump during his first term, then went to the Oval Office and cut a deal.The New York Times - 3d -
From chatbots to intelligent toys: How AI is booming in China
China plans to invest more than a trillion dollars as it races against the US to rule advanced tech.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Trump Targeting Law Firms Raises Constitutional Concerns
The way Trump targeted the firms could go against of the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment.Inc. - Mar. 9 -
Old Firm victory 'means everything' to Celtic despite points advantage
Brendan Rodgers says the points gulf between his Celtic side and Rangers is irrelevant before Sunday's Old Firm derby. Celtic lead the Scottish Premiership by 16 points from their Glasgow rivals, ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Best Marvel Rivals Heroes For New Players
Marvel Rivals has become incredibly popular since its December 2024 launch, landing near the top of Steam's most-played list nearly every week since it went live and receiving praise from ...GameSpot - 3d -
Trump blocked from using wartime law for deportations
A judge ordered a 14-day halt on deporting Venezuelans under a Trump order that declared them enemies.BBC News - Mar. 16 -
Trump suggests law firms 'want to make deals' after rescinding Paul, Weiss order
President Trump on Friday defended a series of executive actions he’s taken to target major law firms associated with individuals he holds grudges against, one day after one of those law firms ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump’s battle with Washington law firm Perkins Coie, explained
The battle between President Trump and a prominent Washington law firm has taken a new turn this week, as a judge intervenes to pause Trump’s actions. The controversy kicked off when Trump targeted ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
China delays approval of BYD’s Mexico plant
Beijing is concerned US proximity could lead to leakage of key smart car technology used by Tesla’s main rivalFinancial Times - 6d -
Trump pulls security clearance of Paul Weiss law firm
President Trump has continued his attack against prominent law firms, pulling the security clearances of attorneys at New York-based Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP (Paul Weiss), and ...The Hill - Mar. 15 -
Elite London law firm fined £465,000 for Russian sanctions breaches
Former Moscow office of Herbert Smith Freehills made six payments totalling £3.9m to sanctioned banks. Herbert Smith Freehills, the elite global law firm based in London, has been fined by the ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump's law firm memo and wildfires burn in the Carolinas: Morning Rundown
Trump escalates assault on law firms. Wildfires burn in Carolinas. U.S., Russian renew Ukraine peace talks on tricky footing. Gen Z discovers millennial cringe.NBC News - 1d -
Trump’s attack on law firms targets democracy’s front lines of defense
The initial targets of the president’s purge have been the law firms Perkins Coie, Covington & Burling, and Paul Weiss, which drew Trump’s wrath by representing or employing his adversaries.The Hill - 1d -
'Filled with arrogance': China lashes out at G7 over statements on maritime security
China has lashed out at accusations it is endangering maritime safety made by top diplomats from the Group of 7 industrialized democraciesABC News - Mar. 15 -
FirstFT: Nvidia to spend billions in US as it shifts chip supply chain from Asia
Also in today’s newsletter, the Fed cuts its 2025 growth forecast and how Jeff Bezos made peace with MagaFinancial Times - 5d -
Pioneer fintech firm Klarna sees revenue boost as it eyes US stock market listing
Swedish company’s valuation jumped 24% in 2024 as ‘buy now, pay later’ market is projected to top $160bn by 2032. The Swedish fintech firm Klarna disclosed on Friday that its revenue jumped 24% in ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Trump instructs DOJ to sanction law firms over 'vexatious' litigation against government
President Trump instructed the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday to sanction attorneys and law firms if they engage in “frivolous, unreasonable and vexatious” litigation against the U.S. ...The Hill - 3d
