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With Trump Deals (Seemingly) in the Rearview, Clients Still Weigh ‘Institutional Stability’ in Picking Law Firms

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August 21, 2025 – As the controversy surrounding law firms that struck deals with the Trump administration begins to fade, corporate clients are increasingly prioritizing “institutional stability” when selecting legal representation. The fallout from these deals, which involved significant concessions like pro bono commitments and policy changes, has reshaped how general counsel (GCs) evaluate law … Read more

Gorsuch Complains Lower Courts Aren't Following Justices' Emergency Docket 'Precedent'

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Gorsuch Complains Lower Courts Aren’t Following Justices’ Emergency Docket ‘Precedent’ On August 23, 2025, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch issued a sharp dissent in Allstates Refractory Contractors v. Walsh, criticizing lower courts for failing to adhere to the Court’s emergency docket rulings, often referred to as the “shadow docket.” His remarks highlight growing tensions … Read more

California Federal Judge Rules Trump’s Deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles Violates Constitution

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BREAKING: Federal Judge Rules Trump’s Deployment of National Guard to Los Angeles Violates Constitution Date: September 3, 2025Location: San Francisco, California In a landmark ruling, U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer declared that President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops and U.S. Marines to Los Angeles earlier this summer violated the Posse Comitatus Act, a … Read more

FTX Investors Target Fenwick & West as Sole Law Firm MDL Defendant

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FTX Investors Target Fenwick & West as Sole Law Firm in Multidistrict Litigation Miami, FL – August 11, 2025 – Investors affected by the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX have intensified their legal pursuit, naming Silicon Valley-based law firm Fenwick & West LLP as the sole defendant in a multidistrict litigation (MDL) case centralized in … Read more

Successful and Enforceable Brands Connect with the Consumer: Lessons from a Recent 10th Circuit Decision

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Successful and Enforceable Brands Connect with the Consumer: Lessons from the Underwood v. Bank of America Case Denver, August 25, 2025 – A recent decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in Underwood v. Bank of America Corp. (August 2025) underscores a critical principle for businesses: successful and enforceable brands … Read more

Inflating Hours is Widespread, Lawyers Say After Associate's Ban

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New York, NY – August 28, 2025, The recent one-year suspension of a young associate lawyer for inflating billing hours has ignited a firestorm in the legal community, with veteran attorneys coming forward to claim that the practice—known as “padding” or “churning”—is far more common than regulators admit. The New York State Bar Association’s disciplinary … Read more

Kirkland Partner's Ear Piercing Marks Turning Point for Bankrupt Retailer

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Picture this: a high-powered BigLaw attorney, mid-courtroom argument, trading his pinstripe suit for a sparkling crown and a piercing gun. In a surreal twist that’s gone viral, a Kirkland partner’s ear piercing sealed a lifeline for Claire’s Stores, the iconic retailer teetering on bankruptcy’s edge. This bold gesture not only saved thousands of jobs but … Read more

First Built to Tackle Pollution, EPA Now Cast as Obstacle to Growth

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First Built to Tackle Pollution, EPA Now Cast as Obstacle to Growth August 24, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), established in 1970 to combat rampant pollution and protect public health, is increasingly viewed by critics as a barrier to economic growth under the Trump administration’s aggressive deregulatory agenda. Once heralded … Read more

How the Deal Got Done: Skadden and BSTR Holdings

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How Skadden and BSTR Holdings Sealed a Landmark $1.5 Billion SPAC Deal In a bold move that underscores Dubai’s growing prominence in the global cryptocurrency market, BSTR Holdings Inc., a Bitcoin-focused investment company, finalized a $1.5 billion business combination with Cantor Equity Partners I, Inc. (CEPO) in July 2025, with legal guidance from elite law … Read more