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3 months ago

Federal judge strikes down Trump order targeting the law firm Perkins Coie

A judge deemed Trump's executive order against Perkins Coie unconstitutional, asserting it undermined the independence of the legal profession.
NYC parents
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

T14 Law School's Faculty Shows Biglaw What A Spine Looks Like - Above the Law

NYU Law's faculty publicly opposes government actions undermining academic freedom and legal independence.
Law
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Why My Firm Is Standing Up for the Constitution

Big Law must remain independent and resist government restrictions on representation.
Recent executive orders against law firms face legal challenges due to constitutional concerns.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Trump's axing of L.A. federal prosecutor part of broader war on perceived legal enemies

In a highly unusual move, the White House fired U.S. attorney Adam Schleifer, raising serious concerns about the integrity and independence of the Justice Department.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The obscure Jimmy Lai ruling that exposed the erosion of Hong Kong's rule of law

The recent rejection by Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal of Jimmy Lai's lawyer reveals the escalating erosion of judicial independence and rule of law in the city.
London politics
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