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fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

DOJ Lawyer Delivers Moment Of Pure Honesty, Promptly Fired - See Generally - Above the Law

DOJ Lawyer Invites Judge To Hold Her In Contempt Just To Get Some Rest: Government attorney called out the challenges preventing her from complying with court orders and begs for rest. The DOJ immediately fired her.
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fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
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Paul Weiss Partner Wrote Epstein On Sex Laws... But Was Just Passing Along Analysis From Alan Dershowitz - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
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Paul Weiss Partner Wrote Epstein On Sex Laws... But Was Just Passing Along Analysis From Alan Dershowitz - Above the Law

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fromnews.bloomberglaw.com
2 months ago

Mamdani Taps Ex-Paul Weiss Pro Bono Chief as NYC Law Leader (1)

Steven Banks will serve as New York City corporation counsel under Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, leading the city's law department and its roughly 850 attorneys.
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fromAbove the Law
10 months ago

The Curious Case Of Sullivan & Cromwell's Relationship With Donald Trump - Above the Law

Paul Weiss's deal with the Trump administration signifies a troubling intersection between corporate law and political authority.
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fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

Exclusive: Biglaw Firms Farming Out Law School Recruitment Efforts To Current Law Students - Above the Law

Biglaw recruiting is chaotic, advantages students with insider networks, and firms are delegating recruiting duties to upperclass students to protect billable time.
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

Capitulating To Trump Seems To Be A Sore Subject For Lawyers At Firms That Capitulated To Trump - Above the Law

It's been a little over six months since Donald Trump fired off a retaliatory executive order threatening to shut down Paul Weiss's ability to do business as a global law firm, which the firm immediately followed with sycophantic groveling. Paul Weiss offered the administration $40 million in free legal services - ostensibly for conservative-friendly charities - but we've since learned that they've taken on a role papering up work for the Commerce Department in a questionably legal arrangement.
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fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

Former Chair Of Top 15 Biglaw Firm Passes Away - Above the Law

Alfred Youngwood, former Paul Weiss chair and distinguished tax attorney, died at 87.
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fromBoston.com
6 months ago

Wu calls on Kraft to return contributions from Trump-affiliated law firm

Michelle Wu demanded Josh Kraft return campaign contributions from Paul Weiss because of the firm's pro-bono work for the Trump administration and subsequent attorney donations.
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fromAbove the Law
7 months ago

Suing White Supremacists Considered Biglaw Brave In 2025 - Above the Law

Paul, Weiss represents Metropolitan AME Church in a trademark infringement case against the Proud Boys and their president William Pepe.
fromAbove the Law
8 months ago

Morning Docket: 07.07.25 - Above the Law

Judge Posner emphasized that the reliance on textualism and originalism in legal interpretation serves more as a facade than a genuine practice, revealing a deeper critique of legal philosophies.
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fromAbove the Law
8 months ago

Even More Litigation Partners Are Bailing On Paul, Weiss - Above the Law

Dunn Isaacson Rhee was formed by partners leaving Paul, Weiss due to dissatisfaction with the firm's dealings with the Trump administration.
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fromAbove the Law
8 months ago
NYC startup

Paul Weiss Insists Everything Is Fine, Despite All Evidence That Things Are Not, In Fact, Fine - Above the Law

fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago
US politics

When Donald Trump calls, one Big Law firm answers

Robert Giuffra of Sullivan & Cromwell navigated a crucial legal negotiation between Donald Trump and Paul Weiss regarding an executive order affecting the firm.
fromAbove the Law
10 months ago
US politics

After Capitulating To Trump, Paul Weiss Loses Prominent Partner - Above the Law

Jeh Johnson is leaving Paul Weiss after 40 years for a leadership role at Columbia University amidst scrutiny from the Trump administration.
fromAbove the Law
8 months ago
NYC startup

Paul Weiss Insists Everything Is Fine, Despite All Evidence That Things Are Not, In Fact, Fine - Above the Law

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fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago

When Donald Trump calls, one Big Law firm answers

Robert Giuffra of Sullivan & Cromwell navigated a crucial legal negotiation between Donald Trump and Paul Weiss regarding an executive order affecting the firm.
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fromAbove the Law
10 months ago

After Capitulating To Trump, Paul Weiss Loses Prominent Partner - Above the Law

Jeh Johnson is leaving Paul Weiss after 40 years for a leadership role at Columbia University amidst scrutiny from the Trump administration.
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fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago

A top attorney is leaving a law firm that cut a deal with Trump for one that's suing him

Damian Williams, a prominent lawyer, left Paul Weiss to join Jenner & Block, marking a high-profile transition amidst ongoing legal battles against the Trump administration.
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fromAbove the Law
9 months ago

Paul Weiss Rainmakers Bolt To Start New Firm Free Of Trump Deal Restrictions - Above the Law

Paul Weiss faces internal turmoil as partners leave due to disagreements over a deal made with the Trump administration.
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fromBusiness Insider
10 months ago

Trump's deal with Paul Weiss is throwing a wrench into his war on Big Law

Trump's deal with Paul Weiss has raised questions about the legitimacy of his executive orders against law firms.
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