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Doug Emhoff, Husband of Former VP Harris, Lands at Willkie

Doug Emhoff, Husband of Former VP Harris, Lands at Willkie

Emhoff was a litigator at DLA Piper before stepping into his role in the White House.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by FeedBlitz. It was junk, sent by an unknown third party who is not using FeedBlitz to send their...

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Morning Docket: 01.27.25

Morning Docket: 01.27.25

* Judges warn mouthy January 6 convicts that pardons aren't Monopoly get out of jail cards that they can use for future crimes. [ABA Journal] * Parodies don't necessarily get around Lanham Act. [The Recorder] * Supreme Court to hear religious schools case as prelude...

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Will Madrid Become the Next Arbitration Hub?

Will Madrid Become the Next Arbitration Hub?

Spain's capital is positioning itself as a key player in the global arbitration landscape, attracting increasing attention from international dispute resolution professionals.       Spain's capital is positioning itself as a key player in the global arbitration...

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Will Madrid Become the Next Arbitration Hub?

Will Madrid Become the Next Arbitration Hub?

Spain's capital is positioning itself as a key player in the global arbitration landscape, attracting increasing attention from international dispute resolution professionals.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you just clicked, was not sent by...

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How This Dark Horse Firm Became a Major Player in China

How This Dark Horse Firm Became a Major Player in China

Loeb & Loeb, which launched a Beijing office in 2008, has been playing the long game and is now outgunning the likes of Skadden, Kirkland and Davis Polk for work on U.S. IPOs issued by Asia-based companies.       Hi there.The email you just opened, or link you...

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Stat(s) Of The Week: Under Pressure

Stat(s) Of The Week: Under Pressure

Keeping up with ever-expanding workloads is the greatest challenge for legal professionals. The post Stat(s) Of The Week: Under Pressure appeared first on Above the Law.Work volume is the number one challenge facing legal professionals, according to a survey by...

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Disney Legal Chief Sees Pay Surge 36%

Disney Legal Chief Sees Pay Surge 36%

The company's newly filed proxy praised Horacio Gutierrez for a range of accomplishments, including settling a legal brawl with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.       The company's newly filed proxy praised Horacio Gutierrez for a range of accomplishments, including...

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The Most Diverse Law Schools (2025)

The Most Diverse Law Schools (2025)

Which law schools do you think came out on top of this list? The post The Most Diverse Law Schools (2025) appeared first on Above the Law.Affirmative action may have been dismantled in higher education and diversity may be under attack, but this hasn’t stopped...

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Morning Docket: 01.24.25

Morning Docket: 01.24.25

* Supreme Court stands up for transparency to prevent money laundering. For other people... not themselves of course. [Bloomberg Law News] * Jones Day lawyer already quits Trump administration. [WSJ] * Law firm coke dealers? [Roll on Friday] * The birthright...

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