Legal & Policy

DOJ Drops Defense Of Biglaw Executive Orders, Leaving Capitulating Firms Holding $940 Million Bag

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The Department of Justice is expected to drop its appeals against four trial-court rulings that struck down President Trump’s executive orders targeting law firms for their political activities and client choices. The move leaves nine law firms who agreed to $940 million in pro bono work to appease the administration facing criticism for capitulating to unconstitutional measures, highlighting the risks of prioritizing political alignment over legal principles.

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