Veterans, in particular, are seeking free legal work from firms that cut deals with the White House like Skadden, Kirkland & Ellis and Paul Weiss.
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Fearing Trump, Some Law Firms Decline Pro Bono Immigration Cases
Fearing the wrath of President Trump, some elite law firms are declining pro bono work on lawsuits challenging the administration’s policies.
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Five More Big Law Firms Reach Deals With Trump
Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins, A&O Shearman, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft agreed to do free legal work on causes the White House supports.
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Jenner & Block, Law Firm Targeted by Trump, Files for Permanent Relief
The firm called the president’s executive order against it “a plain violation of the First Amendment.” WilmerHale is expected to file its own action opposing the administration.
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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.
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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.
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Elite Law Firms’ Deals with Trump Decried by Their Associates
The discontent does not appear to be resonating with leaders at Paul Weiss and Skadden, but it could hamstring their recruitment efforts.
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Trump’s Attacks on Big Law Firms Have
The president has attacked law firms for “frivolous” litigation. But his actions could undermine the basic right of Americans to sue their government.
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Trump Suffers Day of Losses in His Retribution Campaign Against Law Firms
The rulings barred the administration from carrying out punishments described in the executive orders, like banning their lawyers from government buildings, meetings, or jobs.
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Law Firms Jenner & Block and WilmerHale Sue Trump Administration to Block Executive Orders
President Trump has targeted big law firms that he claims have “weaponized” the legal system. On Friday, Jenner & Block and WilmerHale fought back in court.
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Big Law Firms Sue to Stop Trump’s Executive Orders Against Them
President Trump has targeted big law firms that he claims have “weaponized” the legal system. On Friday, Jenner & Block and WilmerHale fought back in court.