Nine Biglaw firms, including Skadden, Paul Weiss, and Milbank, have come under scrutiny for deals made with Donald Trump in an effort to evade punitive Executive Orders. Senator Richard Blumenthal and Rep. Jamie Raskin have questioned the firms about these arrangements, which may involve significant pro bono funds potentially being diverted to promote fossil fuel interests. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse has specifically warned that the firms could be coerced into advocating for coal contracts rather than their stated mission of supporting charitable legal causes.
Nine prominent law firms engaged in controversial agreements with Donald Trump to avoid punitive Executive Orders, facing increased scrutiny and criticism for their pro bono practices.
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse expressed concerns that these firms might be used by the Trump Administration to promote fossil fuel interests, raising questions about their pro bono commitments.
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