Trump's Call for Law Firm Accountability

President Donald Trump voiced his desire for law firms to act responsibly after Paul Weiss, a prominent Wall Street firm, negotiated with the White House to avoid repercussions from an executive order. Trump emphasized the importance of law firms maintaining ethical standards and acknowledged ongoing settlement discussions with other firms.

President Donald Trump issued a statement on Monday, urging law firms to act responsibly. This comes after a significant Wall Street law firm, Paul Weiss, reached an agreement with the White House allowing it to avoid the impact of a potentially damaging executive order.

During his address, Trump responded to questions about corporate clients seeking new legal representation. He stated, "I just think that the law firms have to behave themselves." This underscores Trump's commitment to ensuring that legal practices uphold ethical standards.

Trump highlighted that Paul Weiss wasn't alone, mentioning other firms eager to settle in similar conditions. This development marks a clear message from the administration about accountability and compliance for law firms working with corporate clients.

(With inputs from agencies.)