Professional-Intimidation

Paul Weiss becomes first law firm to capitulate with $40M settlement

2025-03-20 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 6/10

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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Nine law firms capitulate to $940M extortion campaign

2025-01-01 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 6/10

Nine prestigious law firms capitulated to Trump’s intimidation campaign, agreeing to provide $940 million in pro bono legal services for Trump-approved causes through what legal experts call “legalized extortion.”

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