Andrew Goudsward

Andrew Goudsward is a reporter based in Washington covering the Justice Department and regulatory affairs. Contact him at [email protected] and follow him on Twitter @agoudsward.

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May 11, 2022 | Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: Ex-Perkins Coie Partner Heads to Trial in Durham Probe + Kanter Brings Paul Weiss Colleague to DOJ + Cooley Reps Tech Company in Cryptomining Case

Michael Sussmann is set to face a jury over allegations that he lied to the FBI during a meeting about Trump-Russia allegations in 2016.

By Andrew Goudsward

10 minute read

May 11, 2022 | National Law Journal

A Respected Perkins Coie Lawyer Mixed National Security With Campaign Politics. Now He's on Trial.

Ex-Perkins Coie partner Michael Sussmann will go to trial to fight charges he lied to the FBI during a meeting about possible ties between former President Donald Trump and Russia.

By Andrew Goudsward

12 minute read

May 10, 2022 | National Law Journal

Ex-Paul Weiss Partner, Longtime FTC Lawyer Join Jonathan Kanter's Antitrust Leadership Team

Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter hired a longtime colleague from private practice and a competition researcher at a left-leaning think tank to join his front office team at the Justice Department.

By Andrew Goudsward

3 minute read

May 06, 2022 | National Law Journal

'Sucked Into a Fantasy': Brooklyn Judge's Son Sentenced to Prison for Storming Capitol

"I hope you'll leave some of this fantasy world behind because I hope at this point you understand that your indulgence in that fantasy has led to this tragic situation," U.S. District Judge James Boasberg said.

By Andrew Goudsward

4 minute read

May 04, 2022 | Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: Sanctions are 'The New FCPA' + SEC Expands Crypto Enforcement Unit + Elon Musk Joins SCOTUS Battle Over SEC Gag Orders

Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco told white-collar lawyers that it's "critically important" for companies to understand the business impact of recently imposed Russia sanctions.

By Andrew Goudsward

10 minute read

May 04, 2022 | National Law Journal

US Judge Set to Eye Emails in Privilege Dispute Over Perkins Coie's 2016 Election Work for Hillary Clinton

U.S. District Judge Christopher "Casey" Cooper agreed to privately review emails related to Perkins Coie's work on behalf of Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign.

By Andrew Goudsward

4 minute read

May 03, 2022 | National Law Journal

Biden Says His Lawyers Are 'Ready' for Ruling Overturning 'Roe.' Legal Experts Say There's Little He Can Do

President Joe Biden said he directed to his White House Counsel's Office to prepare for a "variety of possible outcomes in the cases pending before the Supreme Court."

By Andrew Goudsward

5 minute read

April 28, 2022 | National Law Journal

John Carlin, Top Adviser to Deputy Attorney General, Plans to Leave DOJ

Carlin has been deeply involved in developing the Biden Justice Department's approach to cybersecurity and corporate crime.

By Andrew Goudsward

3 minute read

April 27, 2022 | Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: Gensler's Rulemaking Takes Spotlight Off Enforcement + Big Law's Cautious Approach to Jan. 6 Investigation + Hogan Lovells Bolsters Tech Regulatory Practice

SEC Chair Gary Gensler's aggressive rulemaking agenda has taken some of the focus off enforcement, one securities lawyer said.

By Andrew Goudsward

11 minute read

April 25, 2022 | National Law Journal

Big Law, Shunning Trump Allies, Keeps Wary Eye on Jan. 6 House Investigation

Some major firms have turned down requests to represent allies of former President Donald Trump in connection with the Jan. 6 House investigation. But lawyers are watching closely to see how the select committee's probe could influence future congressional investigations.

By Andrew Goudsward

10 minute read

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