By David Thomas and Mike Scarcella
(Reuters) -When nine U.S. law firms struck agreements with President Donald Trump in March and April to head off a crackdown on their business, it prompted broad concern that the deals would deter them from taking cases against his policies. Months later, at least four of them are involved in lawsuits opposing Trump’s administration in cases involving transgender rights, immigration, tariffs and wind power, court records show.
The four firms are Latham & Watkins; Willkie Farr & Gallagher; Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom; and Milbank. They represent clients that have sued the administration since May, after the agreements were reached.
It is unclear whether these four firms or others may still be steering clear of certain cases for fear of drawing