Paul Weiss becomes first law firm to capitulate with $40M settlement

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Paul Weiss, facing what its chair called an “existential threat” that could “destroy our firm,” became the first prestigious law firm to settle for $40 million after losing business “within hours” of being targeted by Trump’s intimidation campaign.

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[1] Paul Weiss settlement details · Feb 1, 2025 Tier 2

[2] Law firm Paul Weiss agrees to deal with Trump, prompting criticism · Mar 21, 2025 Tier 1

[3] White House rescinds executive order targeting law firm Paul, Weiss after · Mar 20, 2025 Tier 1

[4] Law firms are scared to speak out amid Trump's attacks on their livelihood · Mar 27, 2025 Tier 2

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The Cascade Ledger. “Paul Weiss becomes first law firm to capitulate with $40M settlement.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, March 20, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-03-20--paul-weiss-40-million-settlement/