Trump gets $100M deal with Skadden law firm amid pressure campaign [View all]

Source: The Hill

President Trump on Friday announced a deal with the law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom to provide at least $100 million in pro bono legal services “during the Trump administration and beyond.”

The agreement comes as Trump has signed executive orders targeting Big Law firms tied to his critics and perceived political enemies, restricting the work they can do with the federal government.

“This was essentially a settlement,” Trump said, adding that “we very much appreciate their coming to the table.”

The president has not signed an order aimed at Skadden, though the administration has signaled that additional law firms could come under fire. The New York Times reported Thursday that Skadden appeared to be the first major firm seeking to cut a deal with Trump before he issued such an order.

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Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5220137-trump-skadden-100-million-pro-bono/