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Judge Overturns Trump’s Penalty on Perkins Coie, Upholding Legal Integrity

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A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has invalidated an executive order issued by former President Donald Trump that aimed to penalize the law firm Perkins Coie. The ruling marks a significant legal victory for the firm, known for its representation of various political clients, including the Democratic National Committee. U.S. District Judge Charles W. Smith found that the order lacked a legal foundation and infringed on the firm’s rights, effectively ruling that it constituted an illegal attempt to retaliate against Perkins Coie for its involvement in political matters. The decision comes amid ongoing scrutiny of … Read more

Evangelical Lawyer Hilary Perkins Resigns as FDA’s Top Attorney Amid Pressure from Senator Josh Hawley

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hilary K. Perkins, the recently appointed top lawyer at the Food and Drug Administration and a known evangelical Christian, has resigned amid escalating pressures from Senator Josh Hawley, who also shares evangelical beliefs. Her resignation follows a series of conflicts rooted in differing interpretations of legal duties and personal faith-related stances on abortion. Perkins, who stepped into the Department of Justice in 2019, expressed the difficulty of her position which involved defending policies under administrations with opposing views on abortion—first under Donald Trump and then under Joe Biden. Such professional obligations led … Read more

Trump Administration Seeks Disqualification of Judge in Perkins Coie Lawsuit Over Alleged Bias

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Washington, D.C. – A significant legal challenge has erupted as an attorney representing the Trump administration argued for the disqualification of a federal judge overseeing a lawsuit involving President Donald Trump’s latest executive order. Citing possible bias, administration lawyers claim that comments made by Judge Beryl Howell, who was appointed by former President Barack Obama, indicate she may be biased against the president. The controversy stems from Howell’s remarks at a recent hearing where she allegedly described President Trump as authoritarian and made references to the Robert Mueller investigation. These statements, according to Deputy U.S. … Read more

Perkins Coie Claps Back: Secures TRO Against Trump Administration’s ‘Revenge Tour’ Amidst Biglaw Silence and Controversies

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Washington, D.C. — In a striking clash involving legal powerhouses, Perkins Coie, represented by Williams & Connolly, has launched a robust legal counter against perceived retaliatory actions by the Trump administration. The firm successfully secured a temporary restraining order (TRO), marking a significant yet partial victory in their ongoing legal efforts. This development is part of a broader scenario in which many prominent law firms, often referred to collectively as Biglaw, have opted to remain quiet or have subtly made changes to internal policies, including the removal of certain diversity-related content from their communications. The … Read more