Ep. 239: U.S. Legal System Responds To War In Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine rages on, we turn our attention to how the U.S. legal system and the industry have reacted. First, we discuss the Justice Department’s task force that will hunt for sanctions violators and seize the assets of Russian oligarchs. Then, we talk about how BigLaw has reacted to the war – from pro bono efforts and donations to office closures and cutting ties with Russian clients. Also this week, a look at Elon Musk’s latest squabble with the SEC over his tweets and the best courthouses in the nation for ghost hunting.