Category Archives: Law

NYT: How Trump Is Putting Law Firms in a No-Win Situation

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Luke Ford

The New York Times reports: The fallout at Willkie, which counted Mr. Trump among its clients decades ago, illustrates the no-win predicament facing law firms caught in Mr. Trump’s cross hairs. If they resist, the firms jeopardize their bottom line, … Continue reading →

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How does left-wing politics dominate state bars?

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Luke Ford

Grok says: While there is no definitive, universally accepted evidence proving absolute dominance, several factors are often cited to suggest a left-leaning influence within state bars and the broader legal profession, including their national counterpart, the American Bar Association (ABA). … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Approach To Big Law Has Encouraged Few Supportive Arguments

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Luke Ford

When I ask Grok to recommend essays supporting Trump’s approach, it can’t find any. When I keep pushing, it notes some comments on X linking to these commentaries: Joel Pollak lands some good points: It remains to be seen whether … Continue reading →

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Most professions conspire to rip off the public to enhance their own power, prestige and income.

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Luke Ford

What about lawyers? Grok says: Lawyers can sometimes exploit their position in ways that prioritize their own gain over the public’s interest. One way is through excessive billing—padding hours or charging for unnecessary work, especially in cases where clients don’t … Continue reading →

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Bloomberg: Big Law’s Peril From Trump Orders Is Shown in Court Filings

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Luke Ford

Bloomberg Law says: WilmerHale and Jenner & Block laid bare the existential risks Donald Trump’s orders pose as the law firms rushed into court to stop the president. Trump’s directive to cut companies’ federal contracts for which WilmerHale has done … Continue reading →

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