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[The Trump administration] appears to have slightly little bit of an ax to grind with [Biglaw]. For us, it’s been attempting to remain away from the sorts of occasions which have triggered among the actions, as a result of I don’t suppose something good comes out of both negotiating a deal or going to court docket over an government order.
We’re slightly cautious with government orders, relying on what it’s. I don’t suppose it’s a secret that the technique that the president has deployed has been fairly efficient: Regulation companies are pondering twice now.
— John Van Gorp, chair of Mayer Brown, in feedback given to Bloomberg Law, regarding Donald Trump’s retaliatory executive orders in opposition to Biglaw companies. “We’re nonetheless centered on the rule of legislation,” Van Gorp went on to say, persevering with, “We’re nonetheless right here to do work for individuals who can’t afford authorized companies. However we additionally need to be delicate to what we’re taking up.”
Staci Zaretsky is a senior editor at Above the Regulation, the place she’s labored since 2011. She’d love to listen to from you, so please be happy to email her with any suggestions, questions, feedback, or critiques. You possibly can observe her on Bluesky, X/Twitter, and Threads, or join along with her on LinkedIn.
