Mar 23, 2025 View in Browser

ALM | Law.com International

Morning Update

Click to view Newsletters Links

A Message From the Editor

Good morning. We are continuing our coverage of U..S. President Donald Trump's attack on the legal profession. Over the weekend, the President broadened his threats against lawyers with yet another order, while the murky details of the agreement he reached with Paul Weiss has raised questions. The Global Lawyer also looks at three potential outcomes of the war being waged against Big Law. And in other news, we tell you which firms are most active leading Saudi and UAE IPOs.

– Lisa Shuchman, Executive Editor

 

Government | Commentary

Big Law at War: How Will it End?

By Paul Hodkinson

If Trump wins, we could see firms collapse; if Big Law prevails it could be its greatest moment; but a draw is the most... Read More

 

Government | Analysis

Paul Weiss Agreement With Trump Raises Questions, While Latest Order Broadens Threats Against Lawyers

By Patrick Smith and Christine Simmons

Even as the deal was inspiring a wide range of interpretations, the White Houseissuedadditional directives... Read More

 

Law Firm Associates | News

Skadden Associate Resigns Over Big Law's Response to Trump Pressure

By Amanda O'Brien

“This is not what I saw for my career or for my evening, but Paul Weiss' decision to cave to the Trump administration... Read More

 

Deals and Transactions | News

White & Case, Baker McKenzie Among Regional Titans Leading Key Saudi and UAE IPOs

By Peter Shaw-Smith

The market for initial public offerings remains buoyant in the Middle East. Read More

 

Mergers and Acquisitions | News

MoFo Acts for SoftBank on $6.5B Semiconductor Acquisition in America

By Jessica Seah

The deal is subject to regulatory approvals including U.S. antitrust clearance and approval by the Committee on Foreign... Read More

 

Cybersecurity | News

Slaughter and May's Name Used in Phishing Scam

By Louis Altmann

A scam email is believed to have contained malware in an attached PDF. Read More

 

Law Firm Hiring | News

Bird & Bird Adds M&A, IP Partners in Sweden While Poland Loses Two Finance Partners

By Rick Mitchell

Bird & Bird Sweden added an M&A and private equity specialist and a new IP practice head in Sweden while its Warsaw... Read More

 

Law Firm Partners | News

Australia's Tax Office Zooms in on Tax Evasion by Lawyers

By Christopher Niesche

Many lawyers are late paying their tax, the regulator says. Read More

Resources

Report

The Frozen Middle Is Still Frozen - Crossing the Leadership Divide with Ethics & Compliance Programs

Sponsored by LRN

A widening gap between executives and middle managers threatens the effectiveness of ethics and compliance programs. Despite strong tone-at-the-top messaging, middle managers often struggle to translate these values into daily operations. This gap, known as the "leadership divide," can undermine organizational integrity. Discover strategies to bridge this divide, foster ethical leadership, and ensure company values resonate across all levels. Access the full perspective now. Learn More

WEBCAST DATE: April 1, 2025

Survival Guide for the Data Explosion: Winning Complex Litigations in the Digital Age

DISCO

Join the Webcast to gain insights into the latest best practices and emerging technologies that can transform your litigation approach. Learn More

Connect With Law.com International

This newsletter was sent to [email protected]
Copyright © 2025 ALM Global, LLC.
All Rights Reserved.
ALM Media LLC
150 E 42nd St | New York, NY 10017 | 1-877-256-2472
Learn more about RevenueStripe...