President Donald Trump has never been shy about picking fights, but his latest battle, against Big Law, is one that is aimed at striking the very foundation of the American legal system.

Trump issued executive orders targeting several law firms. Jeffrey Sonnenfeld argues that leaders should stand together.

According to Trump’s executive order, Perkins Coie would be banned from federal government work and have any security clearances revoked. A federal judge in Washington has issued a temporary injunction to halt the implementation of the order while Perkins Coie pursues its appeal in court.

The president has attacked law firms for “frivolous” litigation. But his actions could undermine the basic right of Americans to sue their government.

Donald Trump's revenge tour on law firms hit another roadblock on Friday as two federal judges knocked down most of his executive orders aiming to punish two more firms. Trump too

A federal court partially granted Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP's request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) and injunctive relief on Friday, blocking §§ 3 and 5 of President Donald