Morning Docket: 01.28.26 - Above the Law
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Morning Docket: 01.28.26 - Above the Law
"* Kirkland drama reveals that when the bell rings, private equity clients trump litigation clients. [ Financial Times] * Lawyer representing the agent who killed Renee Good drops out of GOP race for governor, says ICE has gone too far. [ WSJ] * ABA convenes with a hefty agenda. [ ABA Journal] * A look at how Minnesota firms are dealing with the disruption brought on by ICE's operation. [ American Lawyer]"
"* ABA convenes with a hefty agenda. [ ABA Journal] * A look at how Minnesota firms are dealing with the disruption brought on by ICE's operation. [ American Lawyer] * As Minnesota situation worsens, congresswoman attacked at town hall meeting, sprayed with unknown substance. [ CSPAN] * State lawmakers look for avenues to bring local charges against federal agents who commit crimes. [ Reuters] * New York considers legalizing dancing. [ Lowering the Bar]"
Kirkland prioritized private equity clients over litigation clients during a bell-ringing incident, prompting reputational scrutiny. A lawyer who represented an ICE agent linked to Renee Good withdrew from a GOP gubernatorial race, citing ICE overreach. The ABA convened to address a broad and pressing agenda. Minnesota law firms face operational disruption from ICE activity while local tensions escalated after a congresswoman was attacked and sprayed at a town hall. State lawmakers are exploring avenues to bring local charges against federal agents. Separately, New York policy discussions include considering legalization of dancing.
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