Morning Docket: 03.31.25 - Above the Law
Briefly

Recent articles cover various controversies surrounding legal ethics, financial disclosures of Trump’s nominees in Biglaw, and a startup founder's conviction for fraud against JPMorgan. As mainstream media calls out Biglaw firms for their silence on Trump’s controversial orders, legal scholars express strong disapproval of his perceived attacks on the rule of law. Concerns about the loyalty and obligations of law firms to governmental influences are raised, highlighting a broader dialogue about the intersection of law, ethics, and accountability in the current political climate.
Trump's legal nominees are under scrutiny as they disclose their financial status, sparking discussions about the wealth and ethics of Biglaw lawyers.
Startups find themselves in dire situations when founders mislead major banks, as seen in the case against a founder who swindled JPMorgan.
The performance and alignment of law firms with governmental administration raises questions about their loyalty and the ethics of legal practices.
Mainstream media is increasingly criticizing Biglaw firms for their silence on Trump's orders, which undermines their strategy of maintaining neutrality.
Legal academics express strong condemnation of Trump's actions that challenge the rule of law, reflecting wider concerns about the erosion of legal norms.
Read at Above the Law
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