A Message From the Editor It wasn't that long ago that law firms were often outspoken on social and political issues. However, law firms leaders are staying quiet about how they are handling their lawyers following the highly contentious presidential election. According to Law.com's prior reporting, most Big Law lawyers favored Kamala Harris over Donald Trump, but after former president Trump was elected again, firms have been hesitant to make any statements for fear looking out of step with clients. Our first story has details. Also, while attorneys seem to agree that uncertainty will reign during Trump's second term in office, many are optimistic the former president will bring a boom in life sciences-related M&A work.
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