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Pro Bono or Pro Nono? Law Firms Split on Fulfilling Deals With Trump

Some firm leaders have shrugged off deals as unenforceable, while at least one has taken on trade work for the administration with no fanfare

Pro Bono or Pro Nono? Law Firms Split on Fulfilling Deals With Trump
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The nine law firms that promised President Trump they would perform about $1 billion in pro bono work on his favored causes have embraced broad interpretations of what they owe.

Several firms that struck the unprecedented deals have shrugged them off as unenforceable and have taken on little to no additional unpaid work, according to people familiar with the matter. They are hoping Trump has moved on.

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