Blanche has issued a memo claiming to rescind the Trump ally slush fund, a move that could be enough to advance his nomination out of committee.
The memo is not in the form that holdout Senators had specifically requested, but it may still provide sufficient cover for those weighing their votes.
The development comes amid a crowded news cycle for the legal world, touching on law firm reputations, presidential grievances, and financial crime allegations.
A lengthy investigation has examined how Paul Weiss became what critics are calling the industry standard for cowardice, raising uncomfortable questions about Big Law’s relationship with political power.
The New York Times report adds to growing scrutiny of major law firms and the choices they make when faced with pressure from influential political figures or clients.
In a separate legal matter, Capital One has responded to Donald Trump’s lawsuit against banks he claims dropped him for political reasons, offering a starkly different explanation for its decision.
The bank argued that the decision to part ways with Trump was not politically motivated, pointing instead to concerns related to money laundering issues as the driving factor.
Gibson Dunn is also making headlines after what is being described as a big score, with reporting suggesting the development could fundamentally change the firm’s standing and trajectory.
Trump has also reportedly directed anger at Jeanine Pirro after she dismissed a case attempting to place blame for damage to the administration’s reflection pool on an Olympian bystander.
Supreme Court litigator Tom Goldstein, who previously faced federal charges, has now filed an appeal against his conviction, according to Reuters, marking the latest chapter in a closely watched legal saga.
Law360 has published a list highlighting notable lawyers under 40, drawing inevitable comparisons to the Forbes 40 Under 40 franchise but focused squarely on the legal profession.
The legal industry continues to navigate a turbulent period defined by political pressure, reputational risk, and high-stakes litigation touching some of the country’s most prominent institutions.