The U.S Senate is reportedly on course to issue a subpoena to Leonard Leo and Harlan Crow as part of their ongoing investigation into lobbying and purchasing political influence. The intention is, ostensibly, to take a closer look at the mechanics of power within their field. You can find more information on this in the article published by Reuters.
Pushing the conversation towards the private sector, non-equity partnerships have been suggested as one potential solution to a persistent issue that many in Biglaw have faced. Bloomberg Law News has provided an insightful piece on the subject.
On an old yet always topical note, Forbes has decided to step into the legal sector with a their lawyer ranking. While their previous rankings have been the object of considerable debate, you can explore their initial list of top U.S lawyers here.
A recently issued open letter from Biglaw concerning antisemitism on university campuses has left many law deans puzzled regarding its ultimate purpose. The American Lawyer explores whether this letter was merely a hollow public relations stunt in their article.
Reaching beyond the borders of America, recent disturbing news reported by the Daily Beast highlights the incident of an American lawyer who allegedly killed two environmental protesters in Panama. For the full coverage of this story, click here.
Back on U.S soil, Citigroup, the multinational investment bank, has been ordered to pay up over alleged discrimination against Armenians. Law360 analyses this seemingly niche issue in greater detail here.
Last, but not least, is the significant movement from Michigan as they appear to be hiring high profile law firm Williams & Connolly in anticipation of potential sanctions from the Big Ten conference. The potential reasoning and implications of this move are discussed in an article by Wolverines Wire.