Skadden Coughs Up $100M to Avoid Executive Order Hammer

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It’s Trump, Not AI Threatening These Lawyers Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributing editor Skadden has cut a $100 million deal with the Trump administration to avoid becoming the next law firm target of presidential wrath. The firm preemptively approached the White House after learning they were in the crosshairs of a potential executive order, opting to […]

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NZ Law – The $110 Million Lesson: What Every Director Should Learn From Mainzeal’s Collapse

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MinterEllison Partner Notes Key Mainzeal Lessons Over 80 percent of New Zealand’s directors have never experienced a major corporate collapse—making the Mainzeal case a critical wake-up call for governance professionals nationwide. The Mainzeal case was a landmark case resulted in directors being personally liable for $40 million plus interest, fundamentally reshaping how boards must approach

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5 Questions a Victim Must Ask Their PI Lawyer During a Free Consultation

Getting hurt in an accident is life-changing. The bills pile up. Work becomes impossible. Every movement reminds you of what happened. It’s frustrating. It is unfair and a lot to handle on your own. That’s why you’re thinking about calling a lawyer. Not because you want a fight, but because you deserve someone in your

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Australian Law – Fairness and the rule of law must underpin election commitments

As parties and individuals seeking election finalise the policies they will take to the people in the lead up to the Federal polls, the Law Council of Australia is calling on them to prioritise protection of the rule of law, promote the administration of justice, support the exercise of rights under the law and commit

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What Trump’s Anti-DEI Order Means for European Companies (And Why Every Lawyer Should Be Paying Attention)

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Nearly 70 percent of European companies with U.S. government contracts are now caught in a cross-border compliance nightmare that could fundamentally reshape corporate diversity policies worldwide.

The Trump administration has begun demanding European companies comply with the President’s executive order banning diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, which follows his moves against major law firms in the US on the DEI issue.

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Linklaters announces 34 new partners and 48 counsel

Linklaters’ New Partners Linklaters has elected 34 partners and promoted 48 lawyers to counsel across its global platform, effective from 1 May 2025 Delighted to welcome this hugely impressive group to our partnership. I’ve seen first-hand their big ambitions and entrepreneurial mindset and look forward to seeing what they’ll achieve for our global clients and

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700+ Attorneys Unite Against Trump’s Law Firm Crackdown

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The Trump Crackdown on Law Firms Meets Resistance Ben Thomson, Legal contributing editor US lawyers have rallied in an unprecedented show of unity, with over 700 attorneys and legal organizations across the political spectrum joining forces to write to US Attorney General Pam Bondi urging her to take a stand in defense of lawyers’ and

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Bracewell Names Five Lawyers Promoted to Senior Counsel and Counsel

HOUSTON – Bracewell LLP announced today the promotion of five lawyers to senior counsel and counsel: Emily A. Banse (Houston), Margaret B. Beasley (New York), Tamara McKinzie (Houston) and Kenni C. Wilkinson (Houston), each of whom has been promoted to senior counsel; and Daniel J. Pope (Austin), who has been named counsel. “I’m pleased to congratulate these outstanding lawyers on their promotions. Each has distinguished themselves

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A Quick Guide: Can You Defend Yourself Against an Indictable Criminal Offence?

LawFuel Contributor Criminal offences in Canada are classified as indictable, summary, or hybrid. If you face a summary conviction charge, you may not have to appear for a trial. Your defence lawyer can handle everything on your behalf. However, the judge may still order your presence. Individuals typically face up to two years in jail

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Wilmer Hale and Jenner & Block Sue Over Trump Orders

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Temporary Injunctions Gained By Firms Targeted in Trump’s Executive Orders Tom Borman, LawFuel contributor On March 28, 2025, two federal judges issued temporary injunctions against significant components of President Trump’s executive orders targeting Jenner & Block and WilmerHale. The firms had filed lawsuits earlier that same day challenging the orders, which they claimed were unconstitutional

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