More Than 500 Law Firms Back Perkins Coie in Fight With Trump
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More Than 500 Law Firms Back Perkins Coie in Fight With Trump

The firms signed a legal brief supporting Perkins Coie, calling the president’s actions a threat “to the rule of law.” The largest firms declined to sign.
As Smaller Firms Back Perkins Coie’s Fight With Trump, Largest Ones Shy Away
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As Smaller Firms Back Perkins Coie’s Fight With Trump, Largest Ones Shy Away

None of the nation’s top-10 firms by revenue have signed a legal brief demonstrating support for the law firm that is resisting an executive order.
Trump Fires Democrats on Federal Trade Commission
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Trump Fires Democrats on Federal Trade Commission

The decision to fire the two members of the traditionally independent regulatory body is likely to face a legal challenge.