The article discusses recent significant developments in legal ethics following an executive order by President Trump targeting Susman Godfrey LLP. The order terminates federal contracts with the firm due to its representation of Dominion Voting Systems in a lawsuit against Fox News. In response, Susman Godfrey is suing the administration, claiming the order violates the Constitution. Additionally, the article highlights pending agreements by law firms pledging pro bono work to mitigate punitive actions from the Trump administration, indicating a notable shift in legal strategies amidst political pressures.
"President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday ordering federal agencies to terminate their contracts with Susman Godfrey LLP, a law firm that represented Dominion Voting Systems in its defamation suit against Fox News."
"Susman Godfrey... is suing the administration, arguing that Trump is in violation of the Constitution after he issued the Wednesday executive order."
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