Why Is Violence Flaring Up in Mineral-Rich Congo?

Rebels backed by Rwanda are seizing huge tracts of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The rebels, known as M23, say they are protecting ethnic Tutsis, the minority group massacred in a 1994 genocide. But experts say the real reason is Congo’s rare minerals, which power our phones and devices. Ruth Maclean, New York Times West […]

Kirkland’s Remarkable Rise To The Top Of Biglaw

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Since 2008, Kirkland & Ellis’ global revenue has increased by what percentage? Hint: The average revenue growth for the Am Law 100 during that period was 108%, but Kirkland isn’t the largest U.S.-based law firm for nothing. See the answer on the next page. […]