Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, one of the most prominent law firms in the U.S., has agreed to provide $100 million in pro bono legal services to the Trump administration.
The move comes as President Trump issues executive orders targeting law firms that have employed individuals he considers political opponents. The deal is seen as a way for Skadden to avoid punitive action from the White House. Reports suggest other major law firms are also seeking similar arrangements to avoid being targeted.
The situation raises concerns about political pressure on legal institutions and the independence of the legal profession.
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So now even the biggest law firms are bending the knee to avoid getting on Trump’s bad side—good! Maybe if they hadn't spent years defending swamp creatures and pushing leftist agendas, they wouldn't be in this mess. It’s about time these elites felt some heat for backing the wrong side. Trump’s just making sure the legal system isn’t being weaponized against the people anymore.
Finally, someone’s holding these elite law firms accountable — they’ve been playing political games for too long. If they want to operate in this country, they better remember who’s in charge.
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Skadden, a Top Law Firm, Is in Talks to Avert an Executive Order
The discussions come as President Trump has taken aim at WilmerHale, another big law firm. Other major firms are said to be trying to cut deals with the White House.
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Trump Administration Live Updates: Major Law Firm Makes Deal to Avoid Punishing Order, President Says
The president said the firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom had agreed to provide $100 million in pro bono work on issues that he supports.
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