From Larry Summers to former prince Andrew — A look at high-profile resignations and firings after release of files

Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers is set to resign from his teaching post at Harvard University over links to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Summers will resign from his academic and faculty role at the university, relinquishing his University Professorship Harvard’s highest faculty distinction, reported student newspaper The Harvard Crimsonciting a…

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Paul Weiss chairman Brad Karp steps down after emails reveal ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Paul Weiss chairman Brad Karp is stepping aside after Justice Department–released emails shed light on his close ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, as reported by Bloomberg. Karp, who has led the firm since 2008, is stepping down as chairman effective immediately, the firm announced Wednesday. Scott Barshay, a prominent mergers and acquisitions dealmaker and…

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