The law firm’s chairman, Brad Karp, capitulated to the president’s threats. The descendants of the man who wrote its high-minded principles told Mr. Karp that he had betrayed them.
Trump said he'd rescind an executive order targeting Paul Weiss. The firm agreed to drop DEI hiring practices and offer $40 million in pro bono services.
President Donald Trump agreed to withdraw an executive order targeting law firm Paul Weiss' contracts and employee security clearances in exchange for a series of commitments from the firm ...
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he is withdrawing an executive order that targeted law firm Paul Weiss, saying the firm "acknowledged the wrongdoing" of an attorney who investigated the president and has pledged $40 million in free legal work to support the administration.
President Donald Trump rescinded an executive order against Paul Weiss, saying the law firm will dedicate $40 million in pro bono legal services during his term to support administration goals.
A major firm facing the potential loss of clients has agreed to support certain White House initiatives with pro bono work.
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Once a darling of the Democratic Party, Paul Weiss has always done what’s best for its corporate clients. A powerful law firm’s acquiescence to President Donald Trump has sent shockwaves through the legal community,
President Trump on Thursday rescinded an executive order he signed less than a week ago targeting the Paul, Weiss law firm, citing an agreement with the firm that includes pro bono support for the