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Trump signed an executive order Thursday targeting law firm WilmerHale.
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The filing was part of a wave of "friend of the court" briefs from outside groups voicing alarm over the president's orders against Perkins Coie and other law firms.
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One source says he told firm leadership that they should fight this.
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Trump adds another firm, WilmerHale, to his Big Law vendetta
Trump escalated his targeting of Big Law firms with new executive order Thursday revoking security clearance and contracts for WilmerHale.
As Firms Sue to Stop Trump’s Executive Orders, a Split Emerges in Big Law
The president has targeted firms that he claims have “weaponized” the legal system. On Friday, Jenner & Block and WilmerHale fought back in court, while Mr. Trump said he’d reached a deal with Skadden to avert an executive order.
Law firms WilmerHale, Jenner & Block sue Trump administration over executive orders
WilmerHale and Jenner & Block sued President Donald Trump's administration on Friday over his executive orders targeting the law firms, escalating a clash between the Republican president and a large swath of the legal profession.
Law professors, legal groups back Perkins Coie in lawsuit over Trump order
More than 300 law professors and other legal groups submitted court briefs backing law firm Perkins Coie in its lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's executive order that punished the firm for its work for Hillary Clinton and its diversity policies.
In Trump’s fight with Perkins Coie, the richest law firms are staying quiet
None of the nation’s top-10 firms by revenue have signed a legal brief demonstrating support for the Seattle-based law firm that is resisting an executive order.
In Trump’s Fight With Perkins Coie, the Richest Firms Are Staying Quiet
None of the nation’s top-10 firms by revenue have signed a legal brief demonstrating support for the law firm that is resisting an executive order.
Trump announces deal with law firm that employs former Second Gentleman Emhoff
President Donald Trump has announced a deal with the law firm that employs former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff.
Law Firm That Just Hired Doug Emhoff Bends Knee, Vows ‘Constructive Relationship’ With Trump Admin
The major law firm that hired former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff in January caved to the Trump administration’s demands Tuesday.
Trump announces deal with law firm that employs Doug Emhoff
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a deal with the law firm that employs former second gentleman Doug Emhoff, which the president said includes the firm, Willkie Farr & Gallagher, agreeing to provide at least $100 million in pro bono legal services throughout his second term.
Judges temporarily block Trump orders targeting Jenner and Block, WilmerHale law firms
Federal judges in D.C. on Friday partially blocked two executive orders signed by President Donald Trump targeting the Jenner and Block and WilmerHale law firms
Judges block Trump orders targeting two law firms as Skadden cuts deal
Two U.S. judges backed Jenner & Block and WilmerHale on Friday as the prominent law firms challenged the Republican president in court.
Judges pause Trump order punishing law firms linked to Mueller investigation
Jenner & Block and WilmerHale had employees linked to the Mueller investigation, which provoked Trump in part to punish them.
Trump Targets WilmerHale, Citing Law Firm’s Connection to Robert Mueller
Mr. Mueller, who worked at WilmerHale before retiring in 2021, had investigated the Trump campaign’s ties to Russian officials during the president’s first term.
Judge says he is inclined to block enforcement of Trump order against law firm WilmerHale
A U.S. judge on Friday said he is inclined to temporarily block Republican President Donald Trump's administration from enforcing his order targeting prominent Washington law firm WilmerHale over its work for Democrats and its connection to a special counsel who investigated him.
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Top Law Firms Strike Back: WilmerHale, Perkins Coie, and Jenner & Block Challenge Trump Executive Orders
Introduction: Trump Targets U.S. Law Firms In an unprecedented move, the Trump administration has launched a series of executive orders aimed at U.S. law firms, specifically targeting those representing Democratic-aligned clients and promoting diversity initiatives.
Trump announces $100M deal with law firm tied to Doug Emhoff, Jan. 6 House panel
President Trump on Tuesday announced his administration struck a deal with a law firm with ties to former second gentleman Doug Emhoff and the House panel that investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol as Trump targets major firms for retribution.
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