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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922585547
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Discover a groundbreaking narrative in 'Servants of the Damned,' a gripping exposé on the formidable power and influence of the world's largest law firms. Although not a household name, Jones Day stands as a towering figure in the legal landscape, symbolizing the dramatic transformation of the legal profession over the last few decades. Founded in the US in 1893, this global powerhouse has cultivated deep connections with corporate entities and conservative politics.
In this compelling work, bestselling author David Enrich, the New York Times Business Investigations Editor, dives into the integral role of Jones Day in high-profile legal battles, including those surrounding the Trump administration. For years, the firm has defended powerful interests, from Big Tobacco to opioid manufacturers, while also navigating the intricate maze of sexual abuse scandals involving the Catholic Church. Furthermore, it has worked in the shadows for Russian oligarchs, seeking to evade scrutiny and expand their international reach.
Enrich masterfully unveils the story of 'Big Law' and the almost unchecked influence these firms wield to protect the elite and conceal their transgressions. 'Servants of the Damned' serves as a crucial examination of the moral complexities and the economic implications of contemporary legal practices, making it essential reading not just for legal professionals, but for anyone invested in law, ethics, and corporate governance.
Order today for swift delivery and gain insight into the hidden machinations of power and justice in the modern world.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922585547
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Description:
A long-overdue expose of the astonishing yet shadowy power wielded by the world's largest law firms.
Though not a household name, Jones Day is well known in the halls of power, and serves as a powerful encapsulation of the changes that have swept the legal profession in recent decades. Founded in the US in 1893, it has become one of the world's largest law firms, a global juggernaut with deep ties to corporate interests and conservative politics.
A key player in the legal battles surrounding the Trump administration, Jones Day has also for decades represented Big Tobacco, defended opioid manufacturers, and worked tirelessly to minimise the sexual-abuse scandals of the Catholic Church. Like many of its peers, it has fought time and again for those who want nothing more than to act without constraint or scrutiny - including the Russian oligarchs as they have sought to expand internationally.
In this gripping and revealing new work of narrative nonfiction, the New York Times Business Investigations Editor and bestselling author David Enrich at last tells the story of 'Big Law' and the nearly unchecked influence these firms wield to shield the wealthy and powerful - and bury their secrets.
'Servants of the Damned is a feat of thoughtful, detailed research, rendering with clarity and even compassion the moral drift of 'big law.' As an attorney, I found it illuminating - but this is important reading for anyone concerned about law and policy.'
-Ronan Farrow, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Catch and Kill
'This fascinating book is somehow both devastating
ISBN: 9781922585547
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Discover a groundbreaking narrative in 'Servants of the Damned,' a gripping exposé on the formidable power and influence of the world's largest law firms. Although not a household name, Jones Day stands as a towering figure in the legal landscape, symbolizing the dramatic transformation of the legal profession over the last few decades. Founded in the US in 1893, this global powerhouse has cultivated deep connections with corporate entities and conservative politics.
In this compelling work, bestselling author David Enrich, the New York Times Business Investigations Editor, dives into the integral role of Jones Day in high-profile legal battles, including those surrounding the Trump administration. For years, the firm has defended powerful interests, from Big Tobacco to opioid manufacturers, while also navigating the intricate maze of sexual abuse scandals involving the Catholic Church. Furthermore, it has worked in the shadows for Russian oligarchs, seeking to evade scrutiny and expand their international reach.
Enrich masterfully unveils the story of 'Big Law' and the almost unchecked influence these firms wield to protect the elite and conceal their transgressions. 'Servants of the Damned' serves as a crucial examination of the moral complexities and the economic implications of contemporary legal practices, making it essential reading not just for legal professionals, but for anyone invested in law, ethics, and corporate governance.
Order today for swift delivery and gain insight into the hidden machinations of power and justice in the modern world.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922585547
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Description:
A long-overdue expose of the astonishing yet shadowy power wielded by the world's largest law firms.
Though not a household name, Jones Day is well known in the halls of power, and serves as a powerful encapsulation of the changes that have swept the legal profession in recent decades. Founded in the US in 1893, it has become one of the world's largest law firms, a global juggernaut with deep ties to corporate interests and conservative politics.
A key player in the legal battles surrounding the Trump administration, Jones Day has also for decades represented Big Tobacco, defended opioid manufacturers, and worked tirelessly to minimise the sexual-abuse scandals of the Catholic Church. Like many of its peers, it has fought time and again for those who want nothing more than to act without constraint or scrutiny - including the Russian oligarchs as they have sought to expand internationally.
In this gripping and revealing new work of narrative nonfiction, the New York Times Business Investigations Editor and bestselling author David Enrich at last tells the story of 'Big Law' and the nearly unchecked influence these firms wield to shield the wealthy and powerful - and bury their secrets.
'Servants of the Damned is a feat of thoughtful, detailed research, rendering with clarity and even compassion the moral drift of 'big law.' As an attorney, I found it illuminating - but this is important reading for anyone concerned about law and policy.'
-Ronan Farrow, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Catch and Kill
'This fascinating book is somehow both devastating