Emily Siegel
Senior Reporter at Bloomberg Law
Senior Reporter @blaw | formerly @NBCInvestigates, @Univision, @newmarkjschool | send tips: [email protected]
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3 weeks ago |
news.bloomberglaw.com | Mahira Dayal |Emily Siegel
WilmerHale and Jenner & Block laid bare the existential risks Donald Trump’s orders pose as the law firms rushed into court to stop the president. Trump’s directive to cut companies’ federal contracts for which WilmerHale has done work could effect 21 of the firm’s top 25 clients, the firm said in its March 28 lawsuit. The order threatens “the very viability of the firm’s business model,” WilmerHale said.
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1 month ago |
news.bloomberglaw.com | Emily Siegel
Law firms pursuing sexual abuse suits against large institutions like the Boy Scouts, the Catholic Church, and a federal prison have turned to outside funders amid increasing competition to land cases. Moves by states to enlarge the window for filing older sex abuse claims prompted a flood of litigation accusing organizations of turning a blind eye to exploitation. Plaintiffs’ firms are using specialized banks, hedge funds, and litigation funders to sustain the cases.
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1 month ago |
news.bloombergtax.com | Emily Siegel
Law firms pursuing sexual abuse suits against large institutions like the Boy Scouts, the Catholic Church, and a federal prison have turned to outside funders amid increasing competition to land cases. Moves by states to enlarge the window for filing older sex abuse claims prompted a flood of litigation accusing organizations of turning a blind eye to exploitation. Plaintiffs’ firms are using specialized banks, hedge funds, and litigation funders to sustain the cases.
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1 month ago |
news.bloomberglaw.com | Michael W. Shapiro |Emily Siegel |Annelise Levy
John Squires, President Donald Trump's pick to run the PTO, has ties to prominent litigation funder Fortress.
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1 month ago |
news.bloomberglaw.com | Emily Siegel
Companies are collectively missing more than $10 millionThey allege they were duped in fraudulent loan schemeThe deal was too good to pass up for seven companies in search of financing—get a 10-year loan at 6% interest for a 25% payment up front. The companies, including a Florida kosher food operator and a Utah hospitality consultant, collectively sent more than $10 million for their down payments in 2023.
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