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Judge blocks most of Trump executive order against law firm Susman Godfrey
A judge in Washington on Tuesday blocked most of Donald Trump's executive order targeting law firm Susman Godfrey, dealing ...
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Every law firm for themself? Skadden strikes $100M deal with Trump as others sue
Law firms are taking different approaches to the ... President Donald Trump said Friday that Skadden, one major firm, agreed to provide $100 million-worth of free legal work to causes that he ...
The Skadden associate who quit Big Law over Trump called her parents for a gut check first
Rachel Cohen, who quit Big Law firm Skadden over its response to Trump's executive orders, said she asked her parents if her ...
With Trump Obtaining $940M in 'Free Legal Services,' Will 9 Big Law Firms Now Face Talent, Brand and Conflict Issues?
"The image hit to these firms has been enormous," including for the firms' associates and their image to law students, said ...
Lawyers ensure the rule of law is followed. Punishing firms is wrong
Are you comfortable with a vengeful president meting out their own ideas of “justice,” punishing firms for whom they ...
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Why One Lawyer Resigned When His Firm Caved to Trump
Rather than fighting back, many of these elite law firms — including Paul Weiss and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom — have struck deals with the Trump administration to avert the order ...