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Putin’s Billionaires Sidestep Sanctions by Financing Lawsuits

An investment firm founded by Russian billionaires with ties to Vladimir Putin has financed lawsuits around the world, in some cases working with the company’s directors, clients, and Russian banks in an effort to evade international sanctions.

Weil, Latham Aid Home Depot’s Plan to Buy SRS for $18.25 Billion

Home Depot Inc. leaned on Weil, Gotshal & Manges for advice in its acquisition of building materials supplier SRS Distribution Inc. for $18.25 billion.

3M Lawyer Lands Among Highest Paid After 23 Years at Company

Kevin Rhodes, 3M Co.’s chief legal affairs officer, is reaping the benefits of company efforts to overhaul its business by becoming one of the conglomerate’s top paid executives.

Law Firm Hiring Plummets 35% Amid Layoffs, Slow Demand

Law firm lateral hiring took a nosedive last year, with associates bearing the brunt of the slowdown in demand from corporate clients.

Private Credit Flowing for Texas Firms’ Green Energy Transition

The private credit market presents an opportunity for energy companies looking to fund their transition into green energy, according to Texas finance lawyers.

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SBF Prison Time Hangs on Persuading Judge He Is No Madoff

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Home Depot to Buy Pro Supplier SRS for About $18.25 Billion

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Big Law's Big Paychecks: Partner Compensation, Explained

Law firm partners in Big Law earn a lot of money, but just how much they make can vary widely. Whether it's equity or non-equity or merit versus lockstep, this video explains what goes into determining the size of those paychecks at elite law firms.

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FTX Co-Founder Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison (1)

FTX co-founder <-bsp-person state="{"_id":"0000018e-85cb-dd73-a18e-c7cf25ef0000","_type":"00000160-6f41-dae1-adf0-6ff519590003"}">Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison for stealing billions of dollars from customers, marking the final chapter in a case that has both captivated and overshadowed the crypto industry.

SBF Prison Time Hangs on Persuading Judge He Is No Madoff (1)

The judge presiding over <-bsp-person state="{"_id":"0000018e-856b-dd73-a18e-c76f02360000","_type":"00000160-6f41-dae1-adf0-6ff519590003"}">Sam Bankman-Fried’s sentencing Thursday will have to decide whether the fallen crypto mogul is a run-of-the-mill financial fraudster or a villain eclipsed only by Ponzi scheme mastermind <-bsp-person state="{"_id":"0000018e-856b-dd73-a18e-c76f02360001","_type":"00000160-6f41-dae1-adf0-6ff519590003"}">Bernie Madoff.

War in Ukraine and Life-or-Death Choices for Big Law

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