Overview

• Former general counsels from companies like Microsoft and Intel submitted a legal brief supporting law firms targeted by Trump's executive orders.
• The brief argues that the orders violate the Constitution, erode the right to legal representation, and coerce political loyalty through federal contracts.
• Trump’s executive orders restrict targeted firms' access to government buildings and threaten their clients' federal contracts, sparking legal challenges.
• A coalition of 504 law firms and several prominent attorneys have filed separate briefs denouncing Trump’s actions as a threat to the rule of law.
• Some major law firms, including Skadden Arps and Paul Weiss, have negotiated settlements with Trump, reflecting divisions within the legal community.