Law Firm Bends in Face of Trump Demands

Legal community shaken by a powerful law firm's decision to give in to Trump's demands

President Donald Trump rescinded his executive order targeting Paul Weiss — after the law firm agreed to certain conditions.

NBC News - 19h

The law must not bend to Trump’s crusade of political retribution

Lawyers must not sit on the sidelines as firms and judges are attacked merely for doing their jobs.

The Hill - 3d

What to Know About Paul Weiss, the Law Firm Bowing to Trump’s Demands

The 150-year-old firm has employed many Democrats, including Manhattan’s former U.S. attorney. Its revenue was more than $2.6 billion last year.

The New York Times - 17h

Trump Targeting Law Firms Raises Constitutional Concerns

The way Trump targeted the firms could go against of the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment.

Inc. - Mar. 9

Judge blocks 'unlawful' Trump order targeting Clinton 2016 law firm

A federal judge entered an emergency order barring the Trump administration from implementing parts of its executive order targeting the law firm Perkins Coie.

ABC News - Mar. 12

Justice Department demands judge recuse from Perkins Coie lawsuit

The Trump administration Friday demanded a federal judge step aside from overseeing Perkins Coie’s challenge to President Trump’s executive order targeting the law firm. The new filing claims U.S. ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump’s battle with Washington law firm Perkins Coie, explained

The battle between President Trump and a prominent Washington law firm has taken a new turn this week, as a judge intervenes to pause Trump’s actions. The controversy kicked off when Trump targeted ...

The Hill - Mar. 14

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission targets law firms over DEI practices

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has sent letters to 20 top law firms demanding information about their employment practices, a sign it plans to target their diversity, equity and ...

The Hill - 4d

Trump pulls security clearance of Paul Weiss law firm

President Trump has continued his attack against prominent law firms, pulling the security clearances of attorneys at New York-based Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP (Paul Weiss), and ...

The Hill - Mar. 15

Trump suggests law firms 'want to make deals' after rescinding Paul, Weiss order

President Trump on Friday defended a series of executive actions he’s taken to target major law firms associated with individuals he holds grudges against, one day after one of those law firms ...

The Hill - 1d

Paul Weiss Deal With Trump Faces Backlash From Legal Profession

Paul Weiss, a law firm targeted by President Trump, reached a deal to settle a conflict. Many in the legal field are condemning the agreement.

The New York Times - 19h

Trump rescinds order targeting Paul, Weiss citing commitments from law firm

President Trump on Thursday rescinded an executive order he signed less than a week ago targeting the Paul, Weiss law firm, citing an agreement with the firm that includes pro bono support for the ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump instructs DOJ to sanction law firms over 'vexatious' litigation against government

President Trump instructed the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday to sanction attorneys and law firms if they engage in “frivolous, unreasonable and vexatious” litigation against the U.S. ...

The Hill - 6h

Judge blocks parts of Trump executive order targeting law firm Perkins Coie

U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell issued a temporary restraining order that stops three parts of Trump's executive order from being implemented against the law firm Perkins Coie.

CBS News - Mar. 12

Trump’s Revenge on Law Firms Seen as Undermining Justice System

The president’s use of government power to punish firms is seen by some legal experts as undercutting a basic tenet: the right to a strong legal defense.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Paul Weiss Chair Says Deal With Trump Adheres to Firm’s Principles

In an email message, the law firm’s chairman, Brad Karp, reassured employees that its deal with President Trump was in keeping with its principles.

The New York Times - 18h

Columbia concedes to Trump administration demands

The Trump administration demanded changes at Columbia University over alleged antisemitism on campus, with the school facing a freeze of $400 million in federal funds if they refused to comply. NBC ...

NBC News - 21h

Law firm sues Trump administration after executive order targeting its attorneys

Perkins Coie has filed suit against the Trump administration over an executive order that targeted the firm for its work representing Clinton's 2016 campaign.

ABC News - Mar. 11

The Nonprofit Caught in the Fray of Trump’s Attacks on Big Law

A federal inquiry into D.E.I. practices at 20 law firms zeroed in on SEO, a decades-old program that helps students land jobs on Wall Street.

The New York Times - 8h

Trump drops Paul Weiss order after law firm pledges $40mn of pro bono support

New York firm has agreed not to pursue any diversity, equity and inclusion policies, says US president

Financial Times - 1d

How a Major Democratic Law Firm Ended Up Bowing to Trump

Paul Weiss was targeted by an executive order from President Trump. Its chairman, who had worked against Mr. Trump during his first term, then went to the Oval Office and cut a deal.

The New York Times - 18h

Trump signs executive order targeting 3rd law firm

President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending security clearances of Mark Pomerantz and those who work at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison.

ABC News - Mar. 15

Trump’s demand that US could take over Ukraine’s reactors is not credible

US president’s plan for American firms to run power plants is unrealistic and is opposed by Putin and Zelenskyy. As a demand, it is Donald Trump at his most confusing. The American president ...

The Guardian - 2d

Trump rescinds order targeting law firm after it makes $40m promise

Paul, Weiss promised $40 million of free legal work to the White House and to change its diversity policies.

BBC News - 20h

7 Former EEOC Officials Condemn the Agency’s Anti-DEI Probe of 20 Major Law Firms

In a letter addressed to acting chair Andrea Lucas, the former staffers urge the EEOC to withdraw its demands for specific demographic information related to diversity programs.

Inc. - 3d

Elite London law firm fined £465,000 for Russian sanctions breaches

Former Moscow office of Herbert Smith Freehills made six payments totalling £3.9m to sanctioned banks. Herbert Smith Freehills, the elite global law firm based in London, has been fined by the ...

The Guardian - 2d

Trump’s Big Law crackdown sends chill through legal industry

Executive orders encompass firms’ diversity policies as well targeting those who acted for his opponents

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Judge Is Considering Block on Trump’s Use of Wartime Law to Deport Venezuelans

A hearing on Friday afternoon could also include some discussion about the Justice Department’s repeated recalcitrance in responding to the judge’s demands.

The New York Times - 1d

Democrats face demands to step up their opposition to Trump at fiery town halls

The base’s frustration with the party has mounted following the government funding fight, as Democratic lawmakers seek distance from Chuck Schumer.

NBC News - 2d

Sen. Lindsey Graham rebukes lawyers who defended Trump foes: "I hope they pay a price"

President Trump has targeted several law firms by terminating security clearances and other executive actions.

CBS News - 6d

Top Law Firms Defend Overhaul of America’s Business Court

After backlash from Elon Musk and companies like Meta, Big Law is publicly supporting a bill seeking to reform the Delaware Court of Chancery.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Perkins Coie sues over Trump's order stripping security clearances

Law firm Perkins Coie has launched a suit to challenge President Trump’s stripping of security clearances for lawyers at the firm, saying it was targeted due to its past work for Democrats. Perkins ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Trump Official Pushes Congestion Pricing Deadline Back a Month

New York was defiant in the face of the Trump administration’s demand that the tolling program end by Friday. Now, Washington is willing to wait a month.

The New York Times - 2d

Columbia University signals it will comply with Trump administration's demands

Columbia University signaled Wednesday that it would comply with the Trump administration's demands in return for restoring $400 million in federal funding, saying it would "engage in constructive ...

NBC News - 3d

Columbia cedes to Trump admin. demands after threat to withhold funds

Columbia University appears to have ceded to the Trump administration’s demands after a threat to withhold $400 million in federal funds.

ABC News - 20h

US law firms’ London expansion drives record number of job moves

Partner hires on track to hit record high after 155 senior lawyers take new roles in the first two months of 2025

Financial Times - Mar. 9

Trump doubles down on tariff threat: ‘I’m not going to bend’

President Trump called the European Union “hostile and abusive” and threatened to slap a 200 percent tariff on European alcohol if the E.U. does not drop its 50 percent levy on American whiskey. ...

NBC News - Mar. 13

Columbia University agrees to Trump demands in effort to restore federal funding

Columbia University has agreed to a list of demands by the Trump administration in order to start negotiations on restoring $400 million in federal funding that was stripped from the university ...

NBC News - 22h

SEC drops case against crypto firm with ties to Trump, CEO says

The SEC has ended its yearslong case and appeal against the cryptocurrency firm Ripple Labs, whose CEO has ties to the White House, the CEO said Wednesday.

ABC News - 2d

Law Firm Bends in Face of Trump Demands

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