Trailblazing Legal Team Stands Up in High-Stakes DOJ Battle, Advocating for Perkins Coie Amid Unprecedented Order

Washington, D.C. – Amid escalating political tensions and legal maneuverings, the resilience of the American legal system faces testing times. This narrative threads through the multiple layers of the nation’s justice mechanisms, spotlighting key figures and landmark cases that continue to shape the legal landscape. In a notable instance, Dane Butswinkas alongside 13 partners at Williams & Connolly demonstrated legal acumen, securing a Temporary Restraining Order from Judge Beryl Howell of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The court’s order effectively blocks crucial provisions of an unprecedented executive order targeting the law … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Parts of Trump’s Executive Order Targeting Law Firm Perkins Coie for Alleged Election Retribution

ISTANBUL — A U.S. federal judge has placed a temporary hold on several sections of an executive directive from President Donald Trump, which was perceived as retaliatory against the law firm Perkins Coie, previously counsel to Hillary Clinton. Clinton was Trump’s opponent in the 2016 presidential election. The judicial intervention by US District Judge Beryl Howell occurred on Wednesday, targeting three specific parts of the presidential order: These included restrictions that barred attorneys from Perkins Coie from entering government buildings, curbed their interactions with federal officials, and heightened the scrutiny of the firm’s federal contracts. … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order Targeting Law Firm Perkins Coie, Citing Constitutional Concerns

WASHINGTON – A U.S. District Court judge issued a temporary halt to portions of a contentious executive order President Donald Trump promulgated last week aimed at the law firm Perkins Coie, alleging their engagement in activities detrimental to his administration. The firm notably represented Hillary Clinton during the 2016 presidential campaign and has frequently been engaged with causes not favored by the current administration. The executive order, which accuses Perkins Coie of “dishonest and dangerous activity,” sought to implement several punitive measures against the firm. They include suspending security clearances of the firm’s employees, barring … Read more

President Trump Targets Perkins Coie With New Executive Order, Suspends Security Clearances Amid Broader Political Adversary Crackdown

Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump has initiated a directive to suspend security clearances for employees of Perkins Coie, linking the decision to the Seattle-based law firm’s involvement in various political and legal issues. The executive order, which was signed this past Thursday, took precedence over examining and possibly terminating governmental contracts with Perkins Coie, although no ongoing contracts were cited in federal records at the time of the announcement. Perkins Coie, a major legal player with substantial ties to the Democratic Party, has historically represented entities like the Democratic National Committee and high-profile campaigns … Read more