Eugene Robinson: One big law firm objects to Trump while another bends the knee
- Donald Trump has targeted law firms that opposed him, resulting in both capitulation and defiance among them.
- Trump signed executive orders against firms like Covington & Burling, resulting in sanctions and contract terminations.
- Perkins Coie filed a complaint in response to Trump's actions, while Paul Weiss agreed to provide $40 million in pro bono services.
- Democratic lawmaker Jamie Raskin compared Trump's actions to authoritarian tactics, urging the public to support judicial independence and the rule of law.
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Big law firm objects to Trump while another bends its knee
As part of his attempt to rule like an autocrat, President Donald Trump is threatening to destroy major law firms that dare oppose him. By caving to such pressure recently, one big firm — Paul Weiss — chose its own…
Eugene Robinson: One big law firm objects to Trump while another bends the knee
As part of his attempt to rule like an autocrat, President Donald Trump is threatening to destroy major law firms that dare oppose him. By caving to such pressure recently, one big firm — Paul Weiss — chose its own…
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