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Trump Targets Law Firms Challenging Him with Executive Orders

4/7/2025

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President Trump is taking aim at law firms that have challenged him, issuing executive orders that put them in the spotlight. Notably, attorney Thomas Sipp departed from Skadden following their negotiations with Trump. Meanwhile, prominent firms like Paul Weiss are feeling the heat, as internal discussions intensify around aligning with the administration.

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Story summary

President Trump is taking aim at law firms that have challenged him, issuing executive orders that put them in the spotlight. Notably, attorney Thomas Sipp departed from Skadden following their negotiations with Trump. Meanwhile, prominent firms like Paul Weiss are feeling the heat, as internal discussions intensify around aligning with the administration.