Alexander brothers testimony describes a woman being sexually assaulted in a Hamptons hot tub as partygoers watched
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Epstein files: A list of people facing consequences over the DOJ's release
Goldman Sach's Kathy Ruemmler, Paul Weiss's Brad Karp, and Prince Andrew's ex-wife Sarah Ferguson are just some of the people dealing with headaches.
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Nancy Guthrie's disappearance: A complete timeline of the case so far
The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has drawn national attention amid reports of ransom notes and emotional video pleas by NBC's Savannah Guthrie.
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Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni stayed in separate rooms for Day 1 of settlement talks
Hollywood actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are trying to resolve their 'It Ends With Us' legal spat ahead of trial. Talks continue on Thursday.
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Delivery driver briefly detained in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance says he has no idea who she is
A man, identified as Carlos Palazuelos, told reporters that he was detained and then released over the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
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DOJ files show lawyer Brad Karp and Jeffrey Epstein tracked woman over alleged extortion attempt
Jeffrey Epstein traded notes with now-former Paul Weiss chair Brad Karp over how to handle a woman accused of trying to shake down Leon Black.
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The Epstein files reveal plans to remake his private islands, with a 'ladies' residence,' 'funhouse,' and master retreat
The designs for the islands, Little St. James and Great St. James, were to include a "ladies' residence" and master retreat, the Epstein files reveal.
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Epstein files fallout: Top lawyer Brad Karp resigns from his alma mater's board
Brad Karp has been removed from the list of trustees on his alma mater's website, from which he graduated in 1981.
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Epstein files show prosecutors investigated Leon Black sexual abuse allegations — but he wasn't charged
The Epstein files reveal that prosecutors were looking into misconduct claims against the billionaire and former Apollo CEO Black as far back as 2019.
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How Harvey picked its first chief product officer: 'Her slope of learning is very high'
Harvey is one of best-known players in legal tech. Now, the $8 billion startup has hired its first chief product officer to help defend its lead.
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Luxury as lure: the role of high-end real estate in the Alexander brothers' sex trafficking trial
From Aspen to the Hamptons, prosecutors are using pictures of luxurious settings to make their case against Tal, Oren, and Alon Alexander.
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The DOJ says it took down over 9,500 of the Epstein files
The files contained victim-identifying information and needed to be further redacted, DOJ officials said.
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Luigi Mangione shouts 'double jeopardy' in court as 1st trial is set for June 8 at contentious hearing
Luigi Mangione left court shouting "double jeopardy" after a Manhattan judge set a trial date that edges ahead of his federal trial date.
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Floyd Mayweather accused in lawsuits of owing millions for luxury watches, gold, and rent on palatial apartment
The boxer allegedly failed to pay the $100,000-a-month rent on a swanky 4,629-square-foot duplex condo in Manhattan.
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Feds charge a California man with trying to profit from Nancy Guthrie's disappearance with a bogus ransom
Derrick Callella of California was arrested and charged over a fake ransom demand for the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.
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Anthropic's latest AI tool was seen by the legal software industry as a 'shot across the bow.' Here's what it means.
A new plugin from the AI startup has sent legal tech into a spin, sparking debate across the industry.
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Epstein Files fallout: Brad Karp steps down as chair of Big Law firm Paul Weiss
"Recent reporting has created a distraction and has placed a focus on me that is not in the best interests of the firm," Karp said in a statement.
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All three Alexander brothers have now watched a rape accuser testify against them. Here is each woman's account.
Four women have taken the stand to accuse the wealthy Alexander brothers of rape. Here are their stories —and what defense lawyers say in response.
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What it felt like to go through gay conversion therapy, according to a former attendee
Garrard Conley was enrolled in a conversion therapy program in Memphis, Tennessee, at age 19. Conley talks about the long-term harms of the practice.
No, Jeffrey Epstein didn't have a baby boy, his brother says
A message from the Justice Department's Epstein files and authored by "Sarah" congratulates Jeffrey Epstein for having a "baby boy."
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A document lists 43 people who would inherit Jeffrey Epstein's $630 million fortune. It says he planned to marry one.
Jeffrey Epstein named 43 people who would inherit his vast fortune in a document signed two days before his death. It remained secret until now.
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How CIA black ops actually work, according to a former CIA spy
John Kiriakou is a former CIA officer specializing in counterterrorism.
Elon Musk called on corporations to ditch Delaware. They didn't listen.
A handful of billionaires and prominent companies urged corporations to leave Delaware. According to the numbers, the opposite happened.
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Elon Musk discussed plans to party with Jeffrey Epstein on his Caribbean island, newly released emails show
Elon Musk planned visits to Jeffrey Epstein's island, DOJ emails show. Epstein repeatedly sought meetings with Musk, who previously denied visiting.
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Bill Gates says claims in Epstein email are 'absolutely absurd and completely false'
The Microsoft founder spoke out after the release of an email Jeffrey Epstein wrote himself in 2013.
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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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