The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
US law firms’ London expansion drives record number of job moves [Financial Times] (£)
Trump confirms retribution campaign against law firms that clash with his agenda [Independent]
Judges tell UK courts to exclude white people from vital feature of justice system [Express]
Trump’s orders targeting law firms raise constitutional concerns, experts say [Reuters]
Barrister in trans case: You’ve got a willy so you’re a man, innit? [The Times] (£)
Lawyer probing Reform UK row contradicts MP Lowe [BBC News]
Revolut and Visa file legal challenges against UK payments regulator [Financial Times] (£)
Not loyal enough to Donald Trump? MAGA turns on Supreme Court judge appointed by president [Sky News]
Lawyer shares statement after death row inmate dies in state’s first ever execution by firing squad [UniLad]
“Boomers beware! Hurty words hurt your wallet in 2025!” [Legal Cheek comments]
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