Above the Law serves as a critical platform documenting how BigLaw firms navigate President Trump's punitive executive orders affecting legal operations. Dubbed a 'rage read' by frustrated lawyers, it features the 'BigLaw Spine Index,' outlining the specific actions of firms in response to the administration's requests, including lawsuits, amicus briefs, and ethical lapses. The site's humorous tone contrasts with the serious implications of the erosion of legal ethics, providing a unique commentary on the ongoing tension within the legal profession regarding allegiance to political powers versus client integrity.
The Above the Law website has become a 'rage read' for lawyers opposing BigLaw's compliance with Trump's punitive executive orders impacting their operations.
Above the Law chronicles BigLaw's varied responses to Trump's executive orders, exposing which firms stood up against the administration and which compromised.
The website's sardonic tone has attracted lawyers frustrated with their firms' lack of resistance, emphasizing the disparity in ethical standards within the industry.
Articles like 'Orange Shoe Law Firms?' critique BigLaw firms for cutting deals with Trump, illustrating a growing tension in the legal community.
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