Solarbird May 2, 2025

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Microsoft Boots Trump Capitulator Simpson Thacher, Awards Business To Jenner & Block
Firms caving to Trump reach the 'find out' stage.

By Joe Patrice
May 1, 2025

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"Officially, nobody’s talking. Microsoft declined to comment, Simpson ghosted reporters, and Jenner is wisely staying classy. Indeed, if anyone involved were willing to talk, they would surely describe this as a routine decision. But in this moment, with this switch, from that firm to that firm? Please. If you believe this is just business as usual, I’ve got a $125 million “pro bono” pledge to sell you."

https://abovethelaw.com/2025/05/microsoft-boots-trump-capitulator-simpson-thacher-awards-business-to-jenner-block/

#microsoft #fafo #SimpsonThacher #JennerBlock

Microsoft Boots Trump Capitulator Simpson Thacher, Awards Business To Jenner & Block

Firms caving to Trump reach the 'find out' stage.

Above the Law
Flipboard Tech DeskMay 1, 2025
In its Delaware case related to its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft has dropped a law firm that settled with the Trump administration in favor of one that is fighting it. Via @newyorktimes (subscription may be required). #Microsoft #Trump #Activision #SimpsonThacher #JennerandBlock #Tech #Technology https://flip.it/Zl6H8O
Microsoft Drops Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Law Firm from a Case

The tech giant instead engaged a firm that is fighting the president’s executive orders, Jenner & Block, in a sign that those firms can still attract clients.

The New York Times
Andrew LeaheyMay 18, 2023

Thurs 5/18 - NYC Law Protecting Fast Food Workers Challenged, EPA Driving Green Bank Boom, Simpson Thacher Back to Office, HSA Limits Increased and TikTok is Banned in Montana

We have a 2nd circuit test of #NYC law protecting workers, #EPA driving burgeoning “green bank” movement, Simpson Thacher wants associates in the office, a bit of #tax talk and #TikTok is banned in MT.

#labor #2ndcircuit #greenbank #simpsonthacher #montana #lawfedi #podcast

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https://www.minimumcomp.com/p/thurs-518-nyc-law-protecting-fast

Thurs 5/18 - NYC Law Protecting Fast Food Workers Challenged, EPA Driving Green Bank Boom, Simpson Thacher Back to Office, HSA Limits Increased and TikTok is Banned in Montana

Listen now (8 min) | We have a 2nd circuit test of NYC law protecting workers, EPA driving burgeoning “green bank” movement, Simpson Thacher wants associates in the office, a bit of tax talk and TikTok is banned in MT.

Minimum Competence