Note From Barb 4/2: Why Law Firms Must Resist the Bully-in-Chief
Apr 02, 2025•6 min
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Summary
Barb McQuade discusses how law firms are being targeted by executive orders for working on cases against Donald Trump and advises that giving in to the demands of a bully only invites more demands. She draws parallels to extortion cases she prosecuted, emphasizing that resisting such pressure is the only way to prevent further corruption and protect the legal profession.Episode description
Barb McQuade is the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, a law professor at the University of Michigan, and a legal analyst for NBC News and MSNBC.
For a transcript of Barb’s note and the full archive of contributor notes, head to CAFE.com.
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