Elon Musk discussed plans to party with Jeffrey Epstein on his Caribbean island, newly released emails show
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Kathy Ruemmler, now Goldman Sachs' top lawyer, thanked 'Uncle Jeffrey' Epstein for gifts, emails show
Ruemmler, who is now Goldman Sachs' top lawyer, says her association with Epstein was professional.
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Ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon released after arrest in Los Angeles, says he 'will not be silenced'
Don Lemon has said he was reporting on the protest as a journalist. His lawyer called the arrest an "attack on the First Amendment."
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The DOJ says it's releasing 3 million new Epstein files — but withholding another 200,000 pages
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the DOJ will withhold or redact about 200,000 pages that it has deemed protected by "various privileges."
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Luigi Mangione judge rules out the death penalty in case over shooting murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO
In a blow to the DOJ, a federal judge ruled that Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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The founder of First Brands, whose bankruptcy rattled Wall Street, charged in multibillion-dollar fraud
First Brands' bankruptcy leads to fraud charges for founder Patrick James and his brother Edward. A third former executive has pleaded guilty.
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Judge urges MrBeast to avoid a trial over his burger business and keep his 'dirty laundry' private
In a hearing, a judge advised YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson and Virtual Dining Concepts to settle their legal dispute over MrBeast Burger.
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Judge greenlights Epstein victims' sex-trafficking lawsuit against Bank of America
Jeffrey Epstein's victims have accused Bank of America of facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking operation.
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The sole federal regulator over prediction markets says it's easing off
CFTC chairman Michael Selig said the agency would reverse previous statements on prediction markets, write new rules, and speak up in lawsuits.
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A man impersonated an FBI agent in a botched jailbreak attempt at Luigi Mangione facility, prosecutors say
Mark Anderson showed up at the Metropolitan Detention Center claiming to have a court order to free an inmate, federal prosecutors said.
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Zac Efron party photo becomes flashpoint at Alexander bros' trial as first rape accuser clashes with the defense
An accuser of the Alexander brothers has testified that she was raped by one the siblings in 2012 after attending a party at Zac Efron's penthouse.
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Former Citi executive pleads guilty in case involving the drugging and sexual assault of women
Former Citi managing director Edward Gene Smith pleaded guilty to luring women to New York so that he could drug and sexually assault them.
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Inside Business
A Skadden partner who trained the hard way wonders if young lawyers still can
A "brick wall" moment changed his career. He wants younger generations to get that chance, too.
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Head of LA homeless nonprofit charged with pocketing millions, splurging on luxuries including a Hermès jacket and a trip to Vegas
Alexander Soofer was charged with pocketing $10 million in funding for the homeless and using it for personal luxuries like a house in Greece.
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Binance cofounder describes 'brutal' prison stint: 'My first roommate is a double murderer'
Binance cofounder Changpeng Zhao said he hasn't spoken to Trump, who pardoned him, but he was 40 feet away from the president in Davos.
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Get ready for legal tech's merger mania
The early winners of the legal tech boom are gobbling up smaller competitors.
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A majority of Supreme Court justices balk at Trump's handling of the Lisa Cook case
The Supreme Court heard arguments over Trump's efforts to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook. The case has broad implications for the economy.
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The gloves are off in the feud between Sam Altman and Elon Musk
The tech titans escalated their long-running feud on Tuesday, trading barbs in public posts about the safety of ChatGPT, Grok, and Tesla's Autopilot.
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The Supreme Court is about to weigh in on the Fed's independence in a case that goes beyond Jerome Powell
The Fed's independence is being tested. Here's what SCOTUS justices could say on Wednesday about Trump's efforts to fire Fed board member Lisa Cook.
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A fallen billionaire's bulletproof Mercedes sold at bankruptcy auction for $63,000. Here's how it went down.
How do you auction off an armor-plated Mercedes-Benz? Here's a behind-the-scenes look at a virtual bidding war where no one bothers to kick the tires.
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How ADX Florence actually works, according to a former supermax inmate
Eric King served almost two years at the federal super-maximum security prison ADX Florence in Colorado.
How 911 calls actually work, according to a former emergency dispatcher
Ricardo Martinez II explains how emergency calls are prioritized, why burnout is rising, and what callers can do to get help faster.
Why AI is becoming the hottest cost-cutting tool in corporate legal departments
Corporate legal teams are becoming eager adopters of AI tools that cut tasks from days to minutes.
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This consultant advised Big Law at McKinsey. Now Sequoia is backing his AI startup for in-house lawyers.
Nick Fleisher advised Big Law at McKinsey. Now the investor behind Harvey is backing his legal AI startup, Sandstone.
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A billionaire's life is on the auction block. The fire sale includes a Gilded Age mansion and a 15-room NYC penthouse.
Miles Guo was convicted of fraud. Now his formerly luxurious lifestyle is being broken down and sold for parts in bankruptcy court.
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2 lawyers are engaged in a bizarre power struggle over Nicolás Maduro
Barry Pollack represented Nicolás Maduro in court on Monday. Another attorney, Bruce Fein, says he's also the Venezuelan politician's lawyer.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs sold his private jet
Sean Combs sold his private jet after raking in income by chartering it out, even while he was behind bars.
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Diary entries, text messages, and late-night emails: 9 revelations from newly unsealed court documents in Musk vs. Altman
Text messages, emails, and journal entries were part of a trove of documents unsealed in the legal battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman.
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Trump says he'll block defense contractor stock buybacks. Here's what his executive order actually does.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth now has leverage over defense contractors' financial decisions, from executive comp to shareholder payouts.
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Doctors are trying to save patients diagnosed by ChatGPT
Chatbots are making amateur lawyers and doctors out of everyone. The real professionals have second opinions about it.
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'Inside Edition' execs and talent made racist, sexist, antisemitic, and anti-Muslim comments, former producer says in a new lawsuit
A former staffer on "Inside Edition" claims he was fired after complaining about bias and misconduct. CBS denied his claims.
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Meet Barry Pollack, Nicolás Maduro's lawyer who also represented Julian Assange
Barry Pollack has a long track record of sensitive cases involving national security, and of defending corporate executives in criminal trials.
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Exclusive
Venture funds don't often make their top lawyer a partner. Menlo Ventures just did.
Menlo Ventures has elevated Deborah Carrillo, its general counsel and only in-house lawyer, to partner — a rare distinction inside a VC firm.
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'Hell on earth': Inside the Brooklyn jail reportedly housing Nicolás Maduro
Nicolás Maduro is reportedly in NYC's Metropolitan Detention Center, known for high-profile inmates like Luigi Mangioni and Sean "Diddy" Combs.
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Here are the bonuses lawyers ended 2025 with at top US firms
Top US law firms paid associates six-figure bonuses as they battle for talent.
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Meet the Elon Musk lawyer who's also literally a clown
Jaymie Parkkinen is a high-powered intellectual property lawyer facing off against Sam Altman by day — and a clown by night.
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On the menu for Luigi Mangione's Christmas in jail: a 'delicious' Cornish game hen
Luigi Mangione's Christmas menu includes what an ex-detainee said is the best jailhouse meal all year. Brian Thompson's family waits for closure.
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Jeffrey Epstein's wills listed former bank CEOs and other Wall Street figures as possible estate executors
Jeffrey Epstein's wills named figures like Larry Summers and Jes Staley as possible executors, DOJ files show.
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JPMorgan wants out of paying the rest of Charlie Javice's legal bills — $161 seafood towers and all
JPMorgan Chase claims lawyers for Charlie Javice invoiced pointless work and outrageous expenses.
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Why are visa workers getting stuck overseas? Here's what to know.
Extending an H-1B visa used to mean a quick trip abroad. Now it can mean getting stranded, as consular officers review applicants' social-media posts.
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Up in smoke: Inside New York City's chaotic crackdown on unlicensed weed shops
America's largest city wanted to get rid of illegal weed shops. Then came the SWAT teams.
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5 things we learned from the latest Epstein files drop
The Justice Department released new documents related to the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Friday.
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Steve Bannon discussed using an obscure legal tactic to join Jeffrey Epstein's legal team
The arrangement could explain why Steve Bannon's 15 hours of Jeffrey Epstein footage haven't seen the light of day.
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New H-1B visa rules upgrade some lottery applicants — and squeeze out others
New H-1B visa rules favor Big Tech's big salaries, limiting opportunities for startups and entry-level applicants in the job market.
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House Democrats share new Epstein photos featuring Sergey Brin and Bill Gates
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released new photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, including some showing him with powerful people.
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HR giant SHRM faces a new discrimination lawsuit
The plaintiff alleges SHRM, the nation's largest HR trade group, wrongly revoked a job offer over a service dog.
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Some of SHRM's largest affiliates stress independence after $11.5 million discrimination verdict
Affiliates of the world's largest HR trade group reaffirmed their independence in the wake of a discrimination judgment.
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Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, will be charged with first-degree murder in his parents' deaths
Nick Reiner is set to be charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the death of his parents, director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
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Brooklyn man, 23, is charged in $15 million Coinbase 'customer-care' scheme
Ronald Spektor, 23, has been charged with impersonating a Coinbase customer care representative to trick victims into turning over their passwords.
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