Paul Weiss becomes first law firm to capitulate with $40M settlement
Paul Weiss, facing what its chair called an “existential threat” that could “destroy our firm,” became the first prestigious law firm to settle for $40 million after losing business “within hours” of being targeted by Trump’s intimidation campaign.
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- Paul Weiss settlement details (2025-02-01)
- Law firm Paul Weiss agrees to deal with Trump, prompting criticism (2025-03-21)
- White House rescinds executive order targeting law firm Paul, Weiss after $40 million pledge (2025-03-20)
- Law firms are scared to speak out amid Trump's attacks on their livelihood (2025-03-27)
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