Law firm fires lawyer over Kirk comments and law school announces new scholarships.
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Joe Patrice is an Editor at Above the Law. For over a decade, he practiced as a...
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| Published: | September 24, 2025 |
| Podcast: | Above the Law - Thinking Like a Lawyer |
| Category: | News & Current Events |
Perkins Coie cut ties with an attorney over Charlie Kirk comments on social media. The remarks were measured and reasonable, but the firm is still fighting the Trump administration in court and — seemingly — does not want any distractions or mere appearance of bias. But is that a worthy excuse? A Pillsbury partner received a benchslapping over what the judge considered unchecked entitlement. A Biglaw partner? Entitled? No! Also, a law school responds to the new federal loan caps with guaranteed scholarships to cover the gap. Is this the start of a trend?
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