Paul Weiss Hire From Latham Shows Non-Equity Tier Pays Off

Paul Weiss’ creation of a non-equity partner tier is paying off with the hire of a corporate lawyer in Los Angeles from Latham & Watkins.

Mexico Readies Thousands of Lawyers for Trump’s Deportations

Claudia Sheinbaum is pulling out all the stops to support the roughly 5 million undocumented Mexicans living in the US. Her administration has launched a panic app for those detained, lined up more than 2,600 lawyers and nearly 2,200 consulate workers, and her foreign minister has met with officials in every border state.

Penn Carey Law Professor Sues University Over Speech Sanctions

A University of Pennsylvania law professor who faced sanctions for violating the university’s speech policy sued, claiming the policy and Penn’s enforcement of it are discriminatory.

Jones Day Adds Former Lord Chancellor Chalk to London Office

Jones Day has hired Alex Chalk, formerly lord chancellor and secretary of state for justice in the UK, as a partner in the global disputes practice in London.

Tom Goldstein poses for a photo in 2010 at the offices of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLC, poses for a photo at the firm's offices in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Jan. 11, 2010. Goldstein, who has argued 21 cases before the Supreme Court since 1999, had the rights to his life story purchased by Sony Corp.'s Sony Pictures Television, and General Electric Co.'s NBC has commissioned a pilot for the tentatively titled "Tommy Supreme." Photographer: Stephen Voss/Bloomberg via Getty Images

SCOTUSblog’s Goldstein Accused of Tax Fraud Tied to Gambling

Prominent attorney Tom Goldstein, co-founder of the website SCOTUSblog, was indicted Thursday on charges of fraud involving tens of millions of dollars in poker debt and creating phony jobs at his law firm to pay for travel and other expenses for several women.

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Trump Plans to Impose 25% Tariffs on Mexico, Canada Feb. 1

President Donald Trump said he planned to impose previously threatened tariffs of as much as 25% on Mexico and Canada by Feb. 1, reiterating his contention that America’s two immediate neighbors are letting undocumented migrants and drugs flood into the country.

Trump Holds Off on Immediate China Tariffs, Calls for Study

President Donald Trump held off unveiling China-specific tariffs on his first day in office, instead ordering his administration to address unfair trade practices globally and investigate whether Beijing had complied with a deal signed during his first term.

Dozens of Biden Policies Reversed in Trump’s Flurry of Moves

President Donald Trump revoked dozens of executive orders put into place by his predecessor, Joe Biden, implemented a federal hiring freeze and ordered government workers back to the office as part of the first tranche of official actions he’s signed since retaking office.

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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.

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Billion Dollar Lawsuits: When Litigation Finance Met Mass Torts

Mass tort litigation is thriving, fueled by aggressive digital advertising and litigation finance. These high-stakes cases promise huge paydays for lawyers and funders, transforming mass torts into a lucrative industry.

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Trump Holds Off on Immediate China Tariffs, Calls for Study (3)

President Donald Trump held off unveiling China-specific tariffs on his first day in office, instead ordering his administration to address unfair trade practices globally and investigate whether Beijing had complied with a deal signed during his first term.

Dozens of Biden Policies Reversed in Trump’s Flurry of Moves (1)

President Donald Trump revoked dozens of executive orders put into place by his predecessor, Joe Biden, implemented a federal hiring freeze and ordered government workers back to the office as part of the first tranche of official actions he’s signed since retaking office.