President Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Washington, as he heads to Pittsburgh for a rally.
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President Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Washington, as he heads to Pittsburgh for a rally.
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President Trump has issued executive orders targeting certain law firms, seeking to restrict their business endeavors. While some firms have settled, others have fought back. We look at why firms have chosen different paths, and whether Trump’s orders — some of which have been struck down in court — present legal questions themselves.
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