Emily Siegel

Los Angeles

NYT bestselling author; DEAD CERTAIN at Sony Pictures TV; STORY on Blacklist 2020

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Articles

Mystery Ad Spotlights Looming Tax Fight for Litigation Financers

1 week ago | news.bloombergtax.com | Emily Siegel |Justin Wise

During the June 1 episode of The Totally Football Show with James Richardson, a podcast produced by The New York Times’ The Athletic, listeners in the Washington, DC-area heard a mysterious ad.
KPMG Law Firm Faces California Blockade With Fee Shares Bill

1 month ago | news.bloombergtax.com | Emily Siegel

A California bill aims to throw a wrench into plans by KMPG and law firms backed by outside investors to operate in the state from their perches in Arizona.
Big Law's Peril From Trump Orders Is Shown in Court Filings

2 months ago | news.bloombergtax.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.
Trump Hits WilmerHale With Executive Order Over Mueller Ties (2)

Mar 27, 2025 | news.bloombergtax.com | Emily Siegel

President Donald Trump on Thursday issued an executive order against WilmerHale, the fifth major law firm attacked by the White House in the last month. The order directs federal agencies to scrap contracts with the firm’s clients, revoke lawyers’ security clearances, and restrict their access to certain US buildings.
Trump Hits WilmerHale With Executive Order Over Mueller Ties (2)

Mar 27, 2025 | news.bloombergtax.com | Emily Siegel

President Donald Trump on Thursday issued an executive order against WilmerHale, the fifth major law firm attacked by the White House in the last month. The order directs federal agencies to scrap contracts with the firm’s clients, revoke lawyers’ security clearances, and restrict their access to certain US buildings.
Trump Hits WilmerHale With Latest Order Targeting Big Law Firm

Mar 27, 2025 | news.bloombergtax.com | Emily Siegel

President Donald Trump on Thursday issued an executive order against WilmerHale. The order direct federal agencies to scrap contracts that “involve” the firm, revoke lawyers’ security clearances, and restrict their access to certain US buildings. To contact the reporter on this story: Emily R.
Blue Cross Suit Lawyers Must Reveal Outside Funders, Judge Says

Mar 25, 2025 | news.bloombergtax.com | Emily Siegel

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Blue Cross Suit Lawyers Must Reveal Outside Funders, Judge Says

Mar 25, 2025 | news.bloombergtax.com | Emily Siegel

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Trump PTO Pick's Fortress Ties Signal Big Tech Patent Fights

Mar 11, 2025 | news.bloombergtax.com | Michael J. Shapiro |Emily Siegel |Annelise Levy |Adam Taylor

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the US Patent and Trademark Office is setting off alarm bells for tech companies and their lawyers. John A. Squires, nominated Tuesday, helped create Fortress Investment Group’s IP funding arm while working in private practice. The asset-management giant last year committed $6.6 billion to litigation finance and another $2.9 billion to intellectual property, it said, pursuing infringement cases against the likes of Apple Inc. and Intel Corp.
Law Firm Loan Deals Anger Businesses Searching for Missing Money

Mar 11, 2025 | news.bloombergtax.com | Emily Siegel

The 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. But the loans never appeared, and the businesses are in court trying to get the deposits back.