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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

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

Lawyers Terence and Mary Ann O'Hara continued legal representation for retirees Doug Ridley and Sherry Shen without pay, leading to a significant court ruling.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Obama slams Big Law attorneys who won't fight Trump because they want to 'finish that kitchen rehab' at their Hamptons homes

Big Law firms compromised their principles to protect their careers and lifestyles while collaborating with the Trump administration.
Law
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Big Law tells Congress there's nothing wrong with their Trump deals

Nine law firms defend $940 million in pro-bono work for Trump, asserting ethical and legal compliance amid congressional scrutiny.
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Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Trump attacks on law firms begin to chill pro bono work on causes he doesn't like

Trump uses presidential power to punish law firms for political disagreements, creating a climate of fear in legal representation.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Trump attacks on law firms begin to chill pro bono work on causes he doesn't like

Trump uses presidential power to punish law firms for political disagreements, creating a climate of fear in legal representation.
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fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Trump Pro Bono Nears $1B, SCOTUS Takes Atty-Client Comms Case, Lawyer Detained @ DTW, Barrett Recusal Standard, DOJ Bans ABA, Judge's Clerk Boycott OK Per Ethics Rules & More - Above the Law

Trump's executive order against Susman Godfrey has sparked a constitutional lawsuit from the firm.
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Morning Docket: 04.14.25 - Above the Law

DHS's directive for a U.S. citizen lawyer to self-deport reflects troubling issues in immigration law and civil rights.
Law firms' withdrawal from pro bono efforts amid political pressures indicates an erosion of commitment to public service.
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