Big Law braces for second fight with Trump over capitulation deals

Big Law braces for second fight with Trump over capitulation deals. Department of Justice tells top firms their leaders must sit for depositions over agreements they reached over a year ago

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Big Law braces for second fight with Trump over capitulation deals. Department of Justice tells top firms their leaders must sit for depositions over agreements they reached over a year ago

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Big Law braces for second fight with Trump over capitulation deals.Supported · Medium-high confidence
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Big Law braces for second fight with Trump over capitulation deals.
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