Major law firm pledges at least $100 million in free legal services in deal to avoid White House order, while two other firms sue

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Skadden Arps also pledged a commitment to merit-based hiring and to use an independent counsel to make sure its employment practices don't rely on DEI.

The deal with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom was announced just hours after two other law firms sued in federal court over executive orders that threatened the suspension of their attorneys' security clearances and their access to federal buildings.

The WilmerHale complaint raises similar concerns, calling it a flagrant violation of the firm's rights.“It imposes severe consequences without notice or any opportunity to be heard; it uses vague, expansive language that does not adequately inform WilmerHale (or its clients) of what conduct triggered these extraordinary sanctions; and it unfairly singles out WilmerHale based on its perceived connections to disfavored individuals and causes,” the lawsuit says.

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Author / Journalist: Eric Tucker, The Associated Press

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Published On: 2025-03-29 @ 14:04:05 (2 days ago)

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