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   M.S. Bellows, Jr. (msbellows@c.im)'s status on Saturday, 08-Mar-2025 06:29:05 JST M.S. Bellows, Jr.

   The Seattle-based law firm Perkins Coie is one of the best in the world. When I was a baby lawyer at a similar firm representing McDonnell Douglas, all of us were aware that Perkins Coie was our counterpart, representing Boeing since Boeing's founding in 1916. The firm has over 1,000 attorneys in 21 offices across three continents, is known for its pro bono work, and truly is a leader in innovative, ethical representation.

   However, they also represent Democrats, and so Trump has signed an executive order trying to destroy them.

   As I said before, I am proud to be a lawyer. We lawyers are a vital line of defense in protecting democratic institutions, and we are under attack by fascists.
   https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/addressing-risks-from-perkins-coie-llp

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     M.S. Bellows, Jr. (msbellows@c.im)'s status on Saturday, 08-Mar-2025 06:29:03 JST M.S. Bellows, Jr.

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     Seriously, people, please scream more about this executive order, which is titled "Addressing Risks from Perkins Coie LLP" and begins: "By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:

     "Section 1. Purpose. The dishonest and dangerous activity of the law firm Perkins Coie LLP ('Perkins Coie') has affected this country for decades. Notably, in 2016 while representing failed Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton...."

     and then continues to basically force any clients with a government contract, incl. Boeing, to find new lawyers.

     See above for who Perkins Coie is.

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     M.S. Bellows, Jr. (msbellows@c.im)'s status on Saturday, 08-Mar-2025 06:29:04 JST M.S. Bellows, Jr.

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     I want to make this clearer: the law firm Perkins Coie has represented Boeing since Boeing was founded in 1916. Trump's executive order today is forcing Boeing to fire the lawyers they've used for 109 years because they also represent Democrats.

     My prayer is that even the fascists on SCOTUS consider this a bridge too far.
     https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/03/addressing-risks-from-perkins-coie-llp/

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     @pineywoozle ‘s #3WordNote (pineywoozle@masto.ai)'s status on Saturday, 08-Mar-2025 06:46:30 JST @pineywoozle ‘s #3WordNote

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     @msbellows That’s grotesque.