Jenner & Block Seeks Permanent Injunction Against Trump’s Executive Order

On April 28, 2025, Jenner & Block LLP, a leading U.S. law firm, is set to ask U.S. District Judge John Bates to permanently strike down a controversial executive order issued by President Donald Trump. The order sought to penalize the firm for its prior affiliation with Andrew Weissmann, a central figure in Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference during the 2016 election.

The hearing will take place in Washington, D.C., at 10:30 a.m. ET (1430 GMT), marking a critical chapter in the escalating conflict between Trump’s administration and major law firms perceived to oppose him.

Why Jenner & Block Is Suing the Trump Administration

Jenner & Block filed suit shortly after Trump’s March 25 executive order, arguing that the order:

• Violates the First Amendment, which protects freedom of speech and association.
• Breaches the Fifth Amendment, which guarantees due process before the government can restrict rights or impose penalties.

The firm contends that the administration’s actions amount to retaliation for protected legal activities and affiliations, setting a dangerous precedent for political interference in the independent practice of law.

Trump’s order specifically targeted Jenner over its past employment of Weissmann, accusing the firm of ties to what Trump continues to call a “hoax” and “witch hunt” regarding the Russia investigation.

What Trump’s Executive Order Against Jenner & Block Entails

The executive order aimed to:

• Restrict Jenner’s attorneys from accessing federal buildings and meeting with government officials.
• Terminate government contracts involving Jenner’s clients.
• Intimidate firms through threats of federal isolation and financial penalties.

This move was seen as part of Trump’s broader pressure campaign against lawyers and law firms connected to investigations or causes he opposes.

Other Law Firms Also Fighting Trump Executive Orders

Jenner & Block is not alone. At least three other major firms have filed similar lawsuits:

• WilmerHale
• Perkins Coie
• Susman Godfrey

Judges presiding over all four lawsuits have issued temporary injunctions, preventing the White House from enforcing key parts of the executive orders while the cases proceed.

Meanwhile, to avoid being targeted, nine other prominent law firms — including Paul Weiss, Milbank, Simpson Thacher, and Skadden Arps — have pledged nearly $1 billion in pro bono services to causes favored by the Trump administration.

(Read about law firms’ pro bono pledge here.)

The Broader Legal and Political Implications

Jenner & Block’s lawsuit goes beyond a mere business dispute. It raises urgent constitutional questions about:

• Government retaliation against private entities based on political affiliations.
• The erosion of the independence of the legal profession, traditionally protected from political pressure.
• The chilling effect on lawyers who represent unpopular or politically controversial clients.

The firm is also part of a larger coalition challenging the Trump administration’s policies affecting transgender rights and federal agency funding, indicating a growing legal resistance to executive overreach.

(Explore more about major corporate law firms suing the Trump administration.)

FAQs About Jenner & Block’s Lawsuit Against the Trump Administration

Q1: Why is Jenner & Block suing the Trump administration?
A: The firm argues that Trump’s executive order violates constitutional protections, punishing it for protected speech and affiliations related to the Russia investigation.

Q2: What was Jenner & Block’s connection to the Russia probe?
A: The firm previously employed Andrew Weissmann, who was a key prosecutor in Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian election interference.

Q3: What other law firms are involved in lawsuits against the Trump administration?
A: Perkins Coie, WilmerHale, and Susman Godfrey have also filed suits to block executive orders targeting them.

Q4: What constitutional rights are at stake?
A: The First Amendment (free speech and association) and the Fifth Amendment (due process protections) are central to Jenner’s case.

Q5: How have other firms responded to Trump’s pressure?
A: Some firms pledged nearly $1 billion in pro bono services to causes supported by the Trump administration in exchange for avoiding executive order targeting.

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U.S. litigation firm Susman Godfrey has declared that it will distribute year-end bonuses to its associates, reaching unprecedented amounts of between $140,000 and $360,000. This substantial increase, more than double the dividends disbursed last year by the firm, sets Susman Godfrey apart from its larger competitors in the legal industry.

Unprecedented Bonuses Surpass Industry Standards

These bonuses outshine the offerings of other major U.S. law firms, surpassing triple the amounts committed by their counterparts for the current fiscal year. In comparison, Susman Godfrey’s bonuses in 2022 ranged from $85,000 to $160,000, based on seniority, indicating a remarkable escalation in their reward structure.

Contrasting Industry Norms

The commencement of this year’s law firm bonus season witnessed Milbank announcing bonuses ranging from $15,000 to $115,000, a figure matched by other prominent firms such as Cravath and Swaine & Moore. Susman Godfrey’s decision to diverge significantly from these industry standards showcases its commitment to recognizing and rewarding its associates’ hard work and dedication.

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Salary Adjustments Reflect Competitive Landscape

In addition to the substantial year-end bonuses, Susman Godfrey has also revealed plans to elevate associate salaries to remain competitive with leading law firms. Associates at the firm will now enjoy wages ranging from $225,000 to $435,000, aligning with the compensation structures adopted by Cravath and other industry giants.

Exceptional Year for Susman Godfrey

The firm’s managing partners, Vineet Bhatia and Kalpana Srinivasan emphasized the extraordinary nature of the current period in the firm’s 40-plus-year history. They attributed this unprecedented move to the firm’s highest-ever revenue and a record number of cases tried over the last year and a half, highlighting a remarkable moment for Susman Godfrey.

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Notable Legal Victories

Susman Godfrey’s exceptional year is underscored by its noteworthy legal victories, including securing a $787.5 million settlement for Dominion Voting Systems. This historic settlement resulted from a defamation lawsuit against Fox News, stemming from reports alleging the involvement of Dominion Voting Systems in a conspiracy to manipulate the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

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Summary: Several law firms have matched the new associate pay scale set by Milbank this year. 

On June 4, 2018, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy changed the legal industry when it announced it was raising its first-year associate salary rate from $180,000 to $190,000. The increase affected other associate years as well, and other law firms subsequently announced that they were matching the Milbank scale, according to Law.com.

One of those firms, Cravath, Swaine & Moore even upped the ante by stating they would pay mid-level and senior-level associates a higher salary than the Milbank Scale. See the two scales below:

The Milbank Scale:

• First year: $190,000
• Second year: $200,000
• Third year: $220,000
• Fourth year: $250,000
• Fifth year: $275,000
• Sixth year: $295,000
• Seventh year: $315,000
• Eighth year: $330,000

The Cravath Scale: 

• Class of 2017 — $190,000
• Class of 2016 — $200,000
• Class of 2015 — $220,000
• Class of 2014 — $255,000
• Class of 2013 — $280,000
• Class of 2012 — $305,000
• Class of 2011 — $325,000
• Class of 2010 — $340,000

Since Milbank’s announcement, several firms have stated they would match the new scale while others have stayed quiet. So far, the following firms have agreed to increase their scales to match Milbank’s.

1. Akin Gump
2. Baker McKenzie
3. Barack Ferrazano
4. Brown Rudnick
5. Cahill
6. Cleary
7. Clifford Chance
8. Cooley
9. Cravath
10. Davis Polk
11. Debevoise
12. Dechert
13. Freshfields
14. Fried Frank
15. Goodwin
16. Greenberg Gross
17. Gunderson
18. Holwell Shuster & Goldberg
19. Hueston Hennigan
20. Irell
21. Jones Day
22. Kaplan & Company
23. Keker
24. Kirkland & Ellis
25. Kramer Levin
26. Morgan Lewis
27. Munger Tolles
28. Orick
29. Paul Weiss
30. Proskauer
31. Quinn Emanuel
32. Ropes & Gray
33. Schulte Roth
34. Selendy & Gay
35. Sherman & Sterling
36. Sidley Austin
37. Skadden
38. Sullivan & Cromwell
39. Vinson & Elkins
40. Weil Gotshal
41. White & Case
42. Wilkie Farr
43. Wilson Sonsini
44. Winston & Strawn

Susman Godfrey, who already paid first-year associates $190,000 since 2016, told The American Lawyer that another raise could be in the pipeline. The law firm said that they wanted to attract and retain the best talent, which meant offering competitive salaries.

“If I were a betting man … discussion would not be about meeting the Milbank, Cravath scale. It’ll be about surpassing it,” Neal Manne, managing partner of Susman Godfrey, said to The American Lawyer.

Manne added that paying more for quality attorneys was not a negative for the firm, and that increasing revenue was more important.

“Our real focus is on the revenue side. We can grow our revenues by winning cases,” Manne said. “Changes in our costs in acquiring and paying our associates has no impact on our clients, except that they have happier associates working on their cases.”

But while dozens of law firms are catching up to Milbank, some refuse. For instance, Reed Smith told The American Lawyer that it refused to match the new scale.

In 2016, Cravath changed the pay scale from $160,000 to $180,000. The previous scale was set by Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP who raised the amount from $145,000 to $160,000 in 2007.

• Cravath Surpasses Pay Scale Set by Milbank 
• Milbank Ups First-Year Associate Salaries 
• Firms Follow Cravath’s $180,000 Base Pay Scale  

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Summary: Susman Godfrey’s 2017 year-end bonuses beat the Cravath scale. 

Houston-based law firm, Susman Godfrey, announced Monday that it will pay its associates a year-end bonus on a scale ranging from $45,000 to $170,000. According to Law.com, this is the second year that the litigation boutique has surpassed the money given out by industry trendsetter, Cravath, Swaine & Moore.

In late November, Cravath informed its associates that they would pay them year-end bonuses ranging from $15,000 to $100,000. This scale is the same as what it has paid out over the past two years, and it is the scale that many other Big Law firms have also been using.

However, Susman Godfrey has exceeded the market, a move that they have become known for.

“We are having a good year. We also have recognized that we have a phenomenal crew of associates that worked very hard,” Houston partner Erica Harris said to Law.com.

Susman Godfrey has 47 associates and 130 lawyers in offices in Houston, Seattle, Los Angeles, and New York. They announced that associates who worked for one full-year will receive $45,000 and more senior associates can receive up to $170,000. Additionally, two associates who were exceptional in business development will be awarded $220,000.

Harris said that these generous bonuses sent a message that the firm values its associates for their hard work.

“We really appreciate and understand you work really hard and put your all into it. You are the cream of the crop and we want you to be happy,” Harris said.

The Susman Godfrey Bonus Scale 2017

Class of 2015: $45,000
Class of 2014: $85,000
Class of 2013: $100,000
Class of 2012: $120,000
Class of 2011: $150,000
Class of 2010: $170,000

Susman Godfrey is not only known for its bonuses, but also for requiring all associates to complete a federal clerkship. According to Law.com, the firm only hires associates who have completed a federal clerkship, and associates generally make partner after working at the firm for six years. Exceptions are made for those who clerk for the Supreme Court.

Last year, Susman Godfrey also beat the Cravath scale and awarded associates bonuses ranging from $40,000 to $120,000. In 2015, the firm gave associates even more.

Harris stated that the firm will give out bonuses sometime this week.

In November, Cravath was the first firm to announce its bonuses, and others such as Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy LLP and Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP stated that they would match Cravath’s bonus structure (see below.)

Cravath Bonus Structure 

Class of 2017 — $15,000 (pro-rated)
Class of 2016 — $15,000
Class of 2015 — $25,000
Class of 2014 — $50,000
Class of 2013 — $65,000
Class of 2012 — $80,000
Class of 2011 — $90,000
Class of 2010 — $100,000
Class of 2009 — $100,000

• Cravath Sets the Scale for Year-End Bonuses 
• Clifford Chance and Allen & Overy Match Cravath Bonus Scale 

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Summary: Susman Godfrey is bringing back the sign-on bonuses in order to bring the best candidates to their team.

Susman Godfrey is already a unique law firm in that they generally only hire lawyers with federal clerkships under their belts. The boutique litigation firm is taking things even higher by setting a new mark for associate starting bonuses. The firm has announced their plan to set a new standard with a $25,000 sign-on bonus for attorneys that accept an offer of employment with the firm. They already lead the market in bonuses paid to Supreme Court law clerks, although it is an undisclosed amount.

Hiring partner and chair of the employment committee at Susman, Erica Harris said, “We want the best candidates. We want to stand out to the best candidates. And we thought this would be a differentiator. Sometimes to a young person starting out, this has more meaning than the long view.”

Susman Godfrey already provides incoming lawyers with an $80,000 bonus if they have completed a clerkship with one federal judge. If the incoming attorney has clerked with two federal judges, then they will receive a $100,000 bonus. These clerkship bonuses are in addition to the sign-on bonus of $25,000. This means an incoming associate with two federal clerkships will be receiving a $125,000 bonus.

The firm has nine former Supreme Court clerks amongst their ranks of 102 partners and associates. Firm founder Steve Susman explains, “Requiring our new lawyers to have completed a federal clerkship assures that they have unique insight into how judges work and are able to make smart decisions in deciding what cases to take on.”

Co-Managing Partner Neal Manne added, “The new sign-on bonus reflects our continuing commitment to recruiting, hiring and retaining the best, brightest and most capable young lawyers.” The firm currently has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Houston. They already boast a roster of 10 new associates, all of which were eligible for the bonus the moment they signed on. Some may have to postpone when then accept the bonus if they are still clerking due to rules governing outside compensation.

Since the financial crisis roughly ten years ago, sign-on bonuses have not been common. According to Lateral Lawyer Group principal and recruiter Adam Weiss, “This is the first I’m hearing about a sign-on bonus in a long time. This must reflect that there is a tight competition in the market for the best students coming out of law schools.”

Harris further explained that the firm does not consider what other firms do when calculating their signing bonuses. She said, “We didn’t make the decision based on what other firms are doing.” In reference to the amount of $25,000 that the firm decided on, she said, “There was no science to it. We felt that this amount was significant enough, it would be meaningful to someone trying to decide among offers.”

If this is a big enough enticement for you, you are in luck. The firm is still hiring. “I have confirmed that hiring is not closed for this fall for any office. We are continuously receiving great resumes and not going to ignore a fantastic candidate for any of our offices,” Harris noted.

Do you think we can expect to see some other law firms add the same sign-on bonus as a way of attracting the best candidates? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below.

To learn more about bonuses, read these articles:

• Survey Finds No Changes in Associate Median Salary
• Schulte Roth & Zabel Offers Associates Big Bonus
• Law Firms Beating Cravath Associate Bonus Scale

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Summary: While it’s the industry standard to follow the Cravath bonus scale, some firms are going above and beyond to reward their associates.

It’s the end of the year, and many law firm associates have every reason to cheer thanks to a bump in salary and generous year-end bonuses. Earlier this year, industry leader Cravath, Swaine & Moore raised its salary scale. First years would receive a salary of $180,000 a year, up from $160,000; and other classes would be just as affected. When the Cravath bonus scale was released recently, the industry took notice too. Would other law firms match the Cravath scale or would they try to beat it?

THE FOLLOWING IS THE CRAVATH BONUS SCALE

• Class of 2016- prorated up to $15,000
• Class of 2015- $15,000
• Class of 2014- $25,000
• Class of 2013- $50,000
• Class of 2012- $65,000
• Class of 2011- $80,000
• Class of 2010- $90,000
• Class of 2009 and up- $100,000

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison announced two hours after Cravath that they were structuring their bonuses the same way. Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy; Dechert; Clifford Chance; and Allen & Overy also followed the Cravath scale.

Kirkland & Ellis reportedly paid out more than Cravath by almost 20 percent. Associates from the class of 2015 who worked 2,100 hours were given 1.2X the Cravath bonus and those who worked 2,800 hours were given 1.75X the Cravath bonus. Associates from the class of 2014 were given a bonus of $30,000 for working 2,000 hours, which is $5,000 more than Cravath’s bonus amount.

Houston-based Susman Godfrey was offering a minimum year-end bonus of $40,000 to its first-year associates, which was more than double than what Cravath offered. Plus, they reportedly paid first year associates a $190,000 salary instead of the industry standard, proving that things are bigger in Texas.

Schulte Roth & Zabel (SRZ) gave first-year associates the chance to earn an extra $20,000 on top of their $15,000 bonus (pro-rated). Associates who billed 2,300 hours were eligible for $10,000, and associates who billed 2,500 could earn $10,000 more. Earlier this year, the firm, which has offices in New York, Washington DC, and London, increased its starting salary to $180,000, succumbing to the famous Cravath Effect.

Greenberg Gross, which was opened in 2013 and has 17 lawyers on staff, said that they would pay its associates $5,000 more than Cravath’s bonus structure. According to The American Lawyer, this could affect nine associates.

At Akin Gump, associates are given bonuses structured like the Cravath scale, but outstanding performers are given extra money, from $5,000 to $25,000!

Chicago-based litigation boutique Eimer Stahl sent out a memo that they would match the Cravath scale of $15,000 (prorated) to first-year associates and etc., but that they would also offer their lawyers a profit-sharing bonus based on their performance. Additionally, incoming associates with two years of clerkship experience would be given an extra $20,000. Eimer Stahl is especially offering big bonuses for attorneys with federal court clerkships. Incoming associates who come from a federal circuit court clerkship receive a $100,000 bonuses, while those who clerk with federal district judges receive an $80,000 bonus. Incoming associates with two federal clerkships will receive an additional $20,000 on top of the $80,000/$100,000 bonus. That’s not too shabby in the Windy City.

• Related: Kirkland & Ellis Shakes Up Money Pot
• Related: 2016 Law Firm Salary Chart

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Summary: SRZ is offering its associates a generous year-end bonus.

Tis the season for giving, and in the law firm world, the gifts are better than that Xbox you promised your spoiled nephew. After word spread yesterday that Houston-based Susman Godfrey was offering a minimum year-end bonus of $40,000 to its first-year associates, another law firm was reported to also give its lawyers a generous present.

Schulte Roth & Zabel (SRZ) is giving first-year associates the chance to earn an extra $20,000 on top of their $15,000 bonus (pro-rated). Associates who billed 2,300 hours were eligible for $10,000, and associates who billed 2,500 could earn $10,000 more. Earlier this year, the firm which was offices in New York, Washington DC, and London increased its starting salary to $180,000, following the new salary scale set by Cravath, Swaine & Moore. Cravath has also set the standard when it comes to employee year-end bonuses.

THE FOLLOWING IS THE CRAVATH BONUS SCALE

• Class of 2016- prorated up to $15,000
• Class of 2015- $15,000
• Class of 2014- $25,000
• Class of 2013- $50,000
• Class of 2012- $65,000
• Class of 2011- $80,000
• Class of 2010- $90,000
• Class of 2009 and up- $100,000

Industry-leader Cravath announced in November that it was paying year-end bonuses ranging from $15,000 to $100,000. While some such as Dechert matched the Cravath scale, other firms such as Susman upped the ante with their year-end bonus announcements.

Susman offered their first-year lawyers bonuses as much as $40,000. A rep from Susman said that was less than last year because of a slower economy.

Greenberg Gross, which was opened in 2013 and has 17 lawyers on staff, said that they would pay its associates $5,000 more than Cravath’s bonus structure. According to The American Lawyer, this could affect nine associates.

“Greenberg Gross associates in good standing will receive at least $5,000 more than the amount they would receive at Cravath,” a memo from co-founder Alan Greenberg stated. “Associates who have performed above and beyond our high expectations will receive even more than that.”

• Related: Susman Puts Other Bonuses To Shame 
• Related: Two Law Firms Step Forward on the Bonus Scale
• Related: Year-End Bonuses Not So Happy for All
• Related: Law Firms Across the Globe Match Cravath Bonuses
• Cravath Keeps Year-End Bonus the Same

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Summary: Charles Eskridge has joined the law firm of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP in the firm’s Houston office. 

The law firm of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP has announced that Charles Eskridge has joined the firm as a partner in the Houston office, according to a release from the firm.

Eskridge has extensive experience as a trial lawyer handling issues with complex commercial cases.

He also has experience with appellate advocate issues in both state and federal courts. He comes to the firm from Susman Godfrey, where he has worked since 1994.

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His experience involves handling matters of intellectual property, antitrust, trade secrets, patents, securities fraud, aviation disasters, ERISA, the First Amendment, legal malpractice, employment issues, complex contractual disputes, asbestos bankruptcy litigation and insurance issues.

John B. Quinn, the firm’s managing partner, said, “It is rare you have the opportunity to add a partner of Charles’ caliber.  He is a unique talent who will help us service our growing list of Houston based clients.”

Eskridge added, “Frankly, I never thought I would ever leave Susman Godfrey.  I learned so much there and leave behind many good friends.  However, Quinn Emanuel offered something unique—the opportunity to build something from the ground up with all the resources of the world’s largest litigation firm at my disposal.  And to join partners of the caliber of David Gerger and Karl Stern in doing so is a real privilege.”

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Eskridge earned his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law after earning his B.S. from Trinity University. Eskridge is also an adjunct law professor at the University of Houston Law Center. He teaches courses on the Federal Courts and the Origins of the Federal Constitution.

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The powerful litigation law firm of Susman Godfrey announced this week that its associate bonuses will rival those of other law firms across the country. The law firm issued bonuses in 2010 that rivaled those of other firms across the country as well. The holiday party thrown by the law firm of Susman Godfrey is legendary, even though the party is not that old, and it is catered by renowned chef Daniel Boulud, according to Above the Law.

Founding partner Stephen Susman provided the media with the bonus information. The law firm is handing out bonuses of $40,000-$100,000 for its associates. This bonus scale rivals those of Cravath and Sullivan & Cromwell, which begin at $7,500 and end at $37,500 for Cravath and $42,500 for Sullivan & Cromwell.

Just like 2010, the very bottom of the Susman bonus scale is higher than the top of the Cravath bonus scale. By looking at these scales, you can figure that the most-junior level Susman associates are bringing home larger bonuses than the most-senior level associates at Cravath.

According to some associates at Susman, they are incredibly happy with their year-end bonuses for 2011. Some of them are bringing home anywhere from $30,000-$40,000 more than their colleagues over at Cravath.

It seems that the policy on compensation for associates at Susman deals with spreading the wealth to those who aided in generating that revenue for the law firm. Susman told the media that the law firm had an excellent year financially in 2011 and he wanted the bonuses handed out to associates to reflect that financial success of the firm. The firm has a track record of excellent bonuses, as this is not the first time bonuses such as this size were handed out.

The law firm has 90 lawyers to its name and is known in the industry for the large bonuses it hands out. Back in 2000, the law firm handed out bonuses to their associates that equaled their salaries. The bonuses ranged from $114,000 to $165,000. In 2010, the associates at Susman received bonuses that ranged from $45,000 to over $100,000. The firm has offices in Dallas, New York City, Seattle and Los Angeles.

The firm also announced that it had promoted two new partners. Two associates in the firm were eligible to become partners and they were awarded accordingly. The two new partners are Robert Safi and Chanler Langham, both residents of Houston. Safi and Langham both received$110,000 bonuses for becoming partners, while other associates on the partner track received bonuses based on their quality of work, their hours worked, and their seniority.

Safi is a graduate of the University of Texas School of Law and was a clerk for Judge Vaughn Walker. Langham is a graduate of the Columbia Law School and was a clerk for Judge Vanessa Gilmore.

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Under the contract, KBR did not have military authorization to arm its employees or subcontractors.  Never the less, KBR hired three companies who were not registered with the Iraqi Ministry of the Interior to provide armed security for its executives and awarded subcontracts to at least 30 additional companies that used armed security guards.  The government was subsequently billed for the cost.

KBR, who is being represented by Susman Godfrey, said in a statement that “…the costs incurred and actions taken by the company and its subcontractors to provide support and to protect its employees and subcontractors were reasonable, necessary and appropriate under the contractual arrangement between KBR and the Army.”

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