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Reports: 'Shady Eight' trial law firms gave almost exclusively to Democrats

Two reports from consumer advocacy group Alliance for Consumers say eight prominent trial law firms — dubbed the “Shady Eight” by the group — have funneled nearly all of their campaign donations to Democrats and allied liberal organizations.

Published May 18, 2026, 10:03 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Two new reports from consumer advocacy group Alliance for Consumers allege that eight trial law firms, referred to by the group as the “Shady Eight,” have donated almost exclusively to Democrats and liberal allies. The findings are presented in the group's recent reporting on campaign contributions by those firms.