Trump, Big Law, and an “Existential Crisis”
The president’s clash with some of the nation’s biggest law firms appears to be far from over, potentially splintering the legal community even further.
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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 - 3d -
Paul Weiss Deal With Trump Faces Backlash From Legal Profession
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Is Trump above the law?
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