Fed Chair Nominee Vows Independence as Trump Pressure Looms

Fed Chair Nominee Vows Independence as Trump Pressure Looms

“President Trump expresses it quite publicly without surrogates or subterfuge—but presidents want lower rates, Kevin Warsh said. “But Fed independence is up to the Fed. Fed leadership has to make a decision about what’s the right thing to do.       “President...
Live from the GCC Midwest 2026 with Elizabeth Barton

Live from the GCC Midwest 2026 with Elizabeth Barton

In this Legal Speak episode, co-host Patrick Smith interviews Chicago Board of Education’s acting general counsel Elizabeth Barton live from the General Counsel Conference Midwest 2026 in Chicago.       In this Legal Speak episode, co-host Patrick Smith...
Sneak Peek at the 2026 Go-To Law Schools: Big Law Nos. 1-10

Sneak Peek at the 2026 Go-To Law Schools: Big Law Nos. 1-10

Here’s a first look at the law schools that sent the highest percentage of 2025 graduates to associate jobs at Am Law 200 firms.       Here’s a first look at the law schools that sent the highest percentage of 2025 graduates to associate jobs at Am Law 200...