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Blanche Confirmation Push Follows Strained DOJ-Hill Relations

Trump attorney general pick Todd Blanche heads into a Senate confirmation test facing an already-strained relationship between the Justice Department and Capitol Hill.

By Ben Penn

Trump Says He Plans to Nominate Blanche for Attorney General

President Donald Trump announced that he planned to soon make Todd Blanche, who leads the Justice Department on an acting basis, the “permanent attorney general,” a move that would install a fervent loyalist at the top of the nation’s law enforcement apparatus.

Trump Wins Delay to Jan. 6 Civil Suits During Bid for Immunity

A federal judge granted President Donald Trump’s request to again pause a collection of lawsuits seeking to hold him responsible for violence at the US Capitol five years ago while he pursues an immunity defense.

Kirkland, Palantir Launch AI Tool Targeting Fund Formation

Kirkland & Ellis has launched a multi-year partnership with Palantir Technologies Inc. to develop custom artificial intelligence solutions, starting with a tool to make private equity fundraising more efficient.

Wake Up Call: AI Startup Raises Millions to Cut Law Firm Work

Welcome to Bloomberg Law’s Wake Up Call, a daily rundown of the top news for lawyers, law firms, and in-house counsel.

Leading Law Firms: The Only Constant Is Change

Who are the leaders of the legal industry? Bloomberg Law’s Leading Law Firms list, now in its second year, recognizes the top performers across the key pillars of finance, growth, talent, and tech & innovation. The list identifies which firms—big or small, based in the US or abroad—are raising the bar for their competitors. Check out the list and dig in to the data now.