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US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Trump is using his Big Law executive orders to disarm the legal efforts to reign him in

Trump seeks to undermine law firms' pro bono practices that oppose his administration's policies.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Law Firms Made Deals With Trump. Now He Wants More From Them.

Major law firms working with Trump are being asked to provide more than just support for veterans as he expands their roles.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Trump is using his Big Law executive orders to disarm the legal efforts to reign him in

Trump seeks to undermine law firms' pro bono practices that oppose his administration's policies.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Law Firms Made Deals With Trump. Now He Wants More From Them.

Major law firms working with Trump are being asked to provide more than just support for veterans as he expands their roles.
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fromThe Mercury News
22 hours ago

Husband-and-wife legal duo that took on 'David and Goliath' sinkhole case against HOA awarded $6 million in fees

"Most normal people can't afford to have a lawyer fight for them, but Doug and Sherry are just salt of the earth kind of people. There was no way we could have abandoned them without following through with everything."
Fundraising
#biglaw
Non-profit organizations
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

BigLaw firms defend pro bono deals with Trump as they handle influx of requests for legal help

BigLaw firms defend pro bono agreements with Trump as ethical, balancing commitments while navigating requests for broader legal assistance.
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Remember When Diversity And Pro Bono Hours Were Selling Points? - See Also - Above the Law

Biglaw firms are being criticized for removing diversity initiatives from their websites, which raises questions about their genuine commitment to social justice.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Biglaw Firms Surrendering To Trump Furiously Backpedaling: 'LOL, What Pro Bono Deals?' - Above the Law

Biglaw firms underestimated backlash from pro bono commitments to the Trump administration.
Firms claimed their massive pro bono deals meant little in response to Congressional inquiries.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Skadden Makes $100 Million 'Settlement' With Trump in Pro Bono Payola - Above the Law

Skadden Arps negotiated a $100 million pro bono deal with Trump to avoid penalties from an Executive Order.
Non-profit organizations
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

BigLaw firms defend pro bono deals with Trump as they handle influx of requests for legal help

BigLaw firms defend pro bono agreements with Trump as ethical, balancing commitments while navigating requests for broader legal assistance.
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Remember When Diversity And Pro Bono Hours Were Selling Points? - See Also - Above the Law

Biglaw firms are being criticized for removing diversity initiatives from their websites, which raises questions about their genuine commitment to social justice.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Biglaw Firms Surrendering To Trump Furiously Backpedaling: 'LOL, What Pro Bono Deals?' - Above the Law

Biglaw firms underestimated backlash from pro bono commitments to the Trump administration.
Firms claimed their massive pro bono deals meant little in response to Congressional inquiries.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Skadden Makes $100 Million 'Settlement' With Trump in Pro Bono Payola - Above the Law

Skadden Arps negotiated a $100 million pro bono deal with Trump to avoid penalties from an Executive Order.
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#legal-services
SF parents
fromKqed
1 month ago

Some Families Separated at the Border Got Free Legal Aid. The US Just Cut That Contract | KQED

Legal service providers doubt the government's ability to find adequate pro bono attorneys for immigrant families' needs.
SF parents
fromKqed
1 month ago

Some Families Separated at the Border Got Free Legal Aid. The US Just Cut That Contract | KQED

Legal service providers doubt the government's ability to find adequate pro bono attorneys for immigrant families' needs.
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Non-profit organizations
fromLawSites
1 month ago

Paladin Collaborates with Some 30 Law Schools to Launch A Pro Bono Platform for Law Students

Paladin launches a pro bono platform for law schools to connect students with volunteering opportunities and simplify management for administrators.
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#donald-trump
European startups
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Trump withdraws order targeting law firm and gets $40 million in free legal work

Trump withdraws executive order against Paul Weiss after firm acknowledges wrongdoing and commits to $40 million in legal support.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Two more law firms reach deals with Trump to avoid executive orders: They're all bending'

Legal firms agree to $100m pro bono commitments to avoid harm from Trump’s executive orders, raising concerns over political intimidation in the legal field.
NYC politics
fromBloomberglaw
2 months ago

NY Bill Aims to Block Trump Pro Bono Work From Bar Requirements

Pro bono legal work for Donald Trump is exempt from New York's bar admission requirements under a new bill.
European startups
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Trump withdraws order targeting law firm and gets $40 million in free legal work

Trump withdraws executive order against Paul Weiss after firm acknowledges wrongdoing and commits to $40 million in legal support.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Two more law firms reach deals with Trump to avoid executive orders: They're all bending'

Legal firms agree to $100m pro bono commitments to avoid harm from Trump’s executive orders, raising concerns over political intimidation in the legal field.
NYC politics
fromBloomberglaw
2 months ago

NY Bill Aims to Block Trump Pro Bono Work From Bar Requirements

Pro bono legal work for Donald Trump is exempt from New York's bar admission requirements under a new bill.
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London startup
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The pro bono problem

Tech leaders seek purpose beyond routine work, often through impactful projects that leverage their skills for social good.
The term 'pro bono' falls short in the tech sector, underrepresenting the urgency and importance of impactful technology projects.
NYC LGBT
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Former U.S. AG Loretta Lynch honored at City Bar Justice Center's 20th Anniversary

Loretta Lynch emphasized the significance of pro bono work during the 20th anniversary of the City Bar Justice Center.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Fight Or Flight... The Biglaw Conundrum - Above the Law

Following the recent surrender by Paul Weiss, Skadden swiftly joined by pledging $100M in pro bono support to the MAGA cause, highlighting uncomfortable email policies.
Privacy professionals
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

How a Major Democratic Law Firm Ended Up Bowing to Trump

Brad S. Karp transitioned from opposing Trump to cooperating by pledging significant legal services in issues of mutual interest.
more#trump-administration
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