In a recent development, former President Donald Trump’s legal counsel, John Eastman, has called upon Trump to initiate an investigation into Bank of America. Eastman alleges that the bank closed his accounts due to his political affiliations. This incident unfolded in September 2023, merely a month following Eastman’s indictment alongside Trump in the Georgia election subversion case. For more details on Eastman’s appeal, you can refer to the note on The Telegraph.
This situation forms part of Bloomberg Law’s Wake Up Call, a daily summary providing crucial updates for lawyers, law firms, and in-house counsel. Alongside Eastman’s predicament, the survey findings by the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association highlight that a significant portion of legal department officers in Canada have not prioritized equality, diversity, and inclusion. The officers also specified workload management and artificial intelligence as primary challenges. Further information on these findings can be found at Canadian Lawyer.
Additionally, legal circles are abuzz with news of two law firm employees being banned from professional practice due to drug-related offenses at O’Neill Patient Solicitors. Both individuals worked in the remortgaging department for this conveyancing specialist in the UK and were found involved in distributing drugs to friends. The incident is elaborated on RollOnFriday.
The legal sector has also seen significant lateral moves recently, with various partners joining esteemed law firms such as Sidley, Jones Day, Fried Frank, and others.