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Pregnancy Leave Request Sparks High-Stakes Showdown for Big Law Giant

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A federal courtroom in Manhattan is set to host an uncommon spectacle: a jury weighing employment discrimination claims against one of the world’s largest law firms. The dispute centers on allegations that a senior associate was dismissed shortly after seeking maternity leave, thrusting workplace culture inside elite legal circles into public view. The lawsuit was …

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Courtroom Cold Front: Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Push Meets Unexpected Resistance

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President Donald Trump walked into the U.S. Supreme Court with a record of judicial wins on immigration — and walked out facing the possibility that one of his most ambitious proposals may not survive scrutiny. In a moment rarely seen in American constitutional drama, a sitting president attended oral arguments in person, watching as justices …

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Trump Drops Attorney General Pam Bondi, Installs Todd Blanche as Interim Chief

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A sudden shake-up at the top of the U.S. Justice Department unfolded as President Donald Trump removed Attorney General Pam Bondi, closing a turbulent chapter marked by political pressure, controversy over sensitive files, and growing friction inside the administration. The decision followed weeks of mounting dissatisfaction. The release and handling of records tied to financier …

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States Challenge Trump’s Mail-In Voting Crackdown, Constitutional Fight Heads to Court

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A coalition of Democratic-led states has launched a legal battle against a new executive order tightening rules on mail-in voting, escalating a fresh confrontation over election authority in the United States. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Boston, brings together attorneys general from 22 states along with the District of Columbia. Pennsylvania’s governor also …

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Court Holds the Line on Powell Subpoenas, Casting Shadow Over Trump’s Fed Succession Plan

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A U.S. federal judge has refused to reopen the door to subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, reinforcing an earlier decision that effectively stalls a criminal probe and sets the stage for a likely appellate battle. The ruling keeps intact a prior order that blocked prosecutors from demanding records linked to renovations at the …

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Kering Unlocks Milan Trophy Asset in $1.4 Billion Deal With Qatari Investor

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Kering has turned one of Milan’s most coveted retail addresses into fresh liquidity, striking a high-value property partnership that underscores the luxury group’s push to shore up its balance sheet. The owner of Gucci agreed to sell a majority stake in its landmark building on Via Monte Napoleone to Qatar’s Al-Mirqab Group, pocketing roughly €1.16 …

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Kingdom Holding Moves to Consolidate Clean-Energy Bet with Discounted BEV Stake Buyout

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Saudi investment firm Kingdom Holding Company is set to deepen its exposure to climate-focused technology after agreeing to purchase a stake in Breakthrough Energy Ventures from its chairman, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, in a deal valued at 255 million riyals (about $68 million). 💼⚡ The transaction comes at a notable markdown — roughly 30% below …

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Gulf Markets Slip as Conflict Jitters Weigh on Investor Mood

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Equity markets across the Gulf opened on a cautious note Thursday, with most major indices edging lower as investors reacted to renewed uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict. The nervous tone followed fresh remarks indicating that U.S. military operations against Iran could continue for weeks, leaving traders bracing for prolonged volatility. Dubai’s benchmark led regional …

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ADIA’s Australian Financing Draws Lender Rush as A$3.7bn Deal Wraps Up

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Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth heavyweight has wrapped up a multi-billion-dollar financing tied to its Australian infrastructure portfolio, and the response from lenders was anything but quiet. The A$3.745 billion (about $2.5 billion) holdco loan attracted strong demand during syndication, pulling in commitments from 28 banks and institutions and pushing the deal comfortably over the line. …

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Conflict Fails to Cool Dubai’s Property Rush as Off-Plan Sales Near $5 Billion

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Dubai’s property market is proving stubbornly upbeat, even as geopolitical tremors ripple across the region. Buyers — particularly those chasing ultra-luxury addresses — continued to pour money into off-plan apartments, pushing sales close to $5 billion in March. Fresh figures drawn from Dubai Land Department data show off-plan residential apartment sales touching AED 17.5 billion …

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