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Washington lawyer Mark Zaid’s security clearance gives him access to information, like whether a client works for the Central Intelligence Agency and what happened to the US intelligence officers he represents who are suffering from “Havana Syndrome.”
Dropbox Promotes Privacy Chief to Replace Longtime Law Head
Dropbox Inc. disclosed in a securities filing Friday that its chief legal officer Bart Volkmer will leave as of March 28 and be succeeded by William Yoon.
Wright, Former Students End $100 Million Defamation Fight
A former FTC commissioner who sued two lawyers for defamation over their accusations of sexual misconduct has dropped the suit, days before it was set for trial.
Bar Bid by Attorney General’s Brother Draws Lawyer Concerns
Brad Bondi is defending his campaign to run the DC Bar amid worries from Washington attorneys over his sister’s prominent role in the Trump administration.

Trump Attacks on ABA Threaten Group’s Funding and Membership
The Trump administration’s latest attacks on the American Bar Association threaten the group’s revenue streams, along with its power and prestige.
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ByteDance Seeks $6 Million Sanction of Whistleblower Lawyers
ByteDance Ltd. has asked a San Francisco federal court to impose $6.2 million in sanctions against a pair to attorneys representing a whistleblower whose legal case against the Chinese tech conglomerate fell apart last year.
Ex-Oil Barge CEO’s Judge Romance Suit Moves to Bankruptcy Court
A Houston bankruptcy judge will decide whether the onetime CEO of a defunct petroleum barge company can sue Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Jackson Walker LLP over allegations they helped conceal a former judge’s relationship with a local attorney.
Revoking Security Clearances: How Bad Could It Get for Lawyers?
Washington lawyer Mark Zaid’s security clearance gives him access to information, like whether a client works for the Central Intelligence Agency and what happened to the US intelligence officers he represents who are suffering from “Havana Syndrome.”
Texas Committee Central Docket Support Sets Fight For New Chief
Some of Texas’ most esteemed lawyers and judges are resisting Supreme Court Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock’s push statewide to require all pretrial hearings in a case to stay with the same judge from start to finish.
Supreme Court Clears Way for Rare Execution by Firing Squad
The US Supreme Court cleared the way for South Carolina to carry out its first execution by firing squad in decades.
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Kirkland Strengthens Grip on Shifting M&A Deals Leaderboard
Kirkland & Ellis retained its crown as Big Law’s top mergers and acquisitions adviser in 2024, nabbing several of the largest transactions of the year.
Kirkland Strengthens Grip on Shifting M&A Deals Leaderboard
Kirkland & Ellis retained its crown as Big Law’s top mergers and acquisitions adviser in 2024, nabbing several of the largest transactions of the year.
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Steven Davis and the Rise and Fall of Dewey & LeBoeuf
On May 28, 2012, Dewey & LeBoeuf, the product of a merger between two storied New York law firms, filed for bankruptcy. For the first time, Dewey's former chair Steven Davis opens up about the years, months, and weeks leading to his firm's collapse, the decisions he made and, looking back, whether he would have done anything differently.
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Trump Endorses Stablecoins After Creating US Bitcoin Reserve
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Crypto Exchange Kraken Said to Prepare for IPO in 2026
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is readying to go public amid a friendlier regulatory climate in the US under President Donald Trump.
BGOV OnPoint: Senate Has Until May to Quickly Kill Biden Rules
Republicans have about two more months to overturn Biden administration regulations without Democratic support using the Congressional Review Act.
Trump's SEC Eyes Regional Director Cuts as Enforcement Shifts
The Trump administration’s push to cull the federal workforce will likely leave the Securities and Exchange Commission with less robust infrastructure to pursue enforcement through its satellite offices, as the agency targets regional directors for potential removal.
BGOV Analysis: H. J. Res. 25, Block Crypto Exchange Tax Rule
An Internal Revenue Service rule requiring decentralized crypto exchanges to report tax information would be repealed through the Congressional Review Act by
Texas Bitcoin Reserve Bill Advances With State Senate Approval
Texas took a step toward becoming one of the first states to create a cryptocurrency stockpile as the state Senate approved a proposal to create a “strategic Bitcoin reserve.”
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