Federal judges have issued Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs) halting enforcement of Executive Orders against Biglaw firms, particularly targeting Jenner & Block and WilmerHale. Two conservative judges, John Bates and Richard Leon, underscored the retaliatory nature of the orders, which aim to penalize firms based on their political viewpoints. Judge Leon highlighted the chilling effect on speech and legal advocacy, while Judge Bates criticized the potential threats to pro bono work, affirming the broader implications of these cases for the legal profession as a whole.
This prohibition includes retaliatory actions based on perceived viewpoint. The retaliatory nature of the Executive Order at issue here is clear from its face.
The Executive Order requires government contracting agencies to disclose, review, and terminate all contracts with the plaintiff.
Our legal system relies on lawyers who advocate zealously for all clients. This EO threatens legal advocacy.
These cases are significant for the entire legal industry, demonstrating the potential harm of retaliatory executive orders on law firms.
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