Texas law firm cuts rates to press Mexico's case against gun makers
August 20, 2021
4:11 PM CDT
Last Updated 19 hours ago
By Mike Scarcella
3 minute read
(Reuters) - The Texas-based plaintiffs' attorneys representing Mexico in a lawsuit against U.S. firearm manufacturers will discount their hourly rates by half and charge up to $1 million annually until the case is resolved, according to an agreement disclosed this week.
Shadowen PLLC's contract with Mexico was publicly filed by the U.S. Justice Department under the Foreign Agents Registration Act, which requires U.S. law, lobbying and public relations firms to disclose certain advocacy relationships with foreign clients.
The contract said the Shadowen firm will cut $1,000 hourly rates for senior lawyers to $500 and will cap its hourly rates for junior lawyers at a discounted $275. The firm said it would not bill more than $1 million in a year "unless otherwise agreed by the government and the firm." The paid legal services are expected to start in January 2022, the contract said.
Mexico's complaint, filed on Aug. 4 in Boston federal court, accuses U.S. gun manufacturers, including Smith & Wesson Brands Inc, Glock Inc and Sturm, Ruger & Co, of "facilitating the unlawful trafficking of their guns to drug cartels and other criminals in Mexico." The suit seeks billions in damages and injunctive relief.
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