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Andrew Goudsward

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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November 22, 2021 | National Law Journal

Google, Backed by Hogan Lovells, Asks DOJ to Investigate Kanter Recusal

Hogan Lovells partner Virginia Gibson, representing Google, questioned newly confirmed DOJ antitrust head Jonathan Kanter's impartiality.

By Andrew Goudsward

5 minute read

November 22, 2021 | National Law Journal

'Not a Slam Dunk': How Steve Bannon's Lawyers Could Challenge Contempt Charge

"This is a battle between the office of the former president and the select committee involving the issue of executive privilege," Bannon's defense lawyer Robert Costello said in an interview. "We are mere spectators here."

By Andrew Goudsward

7 minute read

November 17, 2021 | Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: A Record-Shattering Year for the SEC Whistleblower Program + Antitrust Debate Continues + Bannon's Defense Team

The SEC's whistleblower program smashed its previous record for tips received last year as the COVID-19 pandemic drove a surge in whistleblowing activity.

By Andrew Goudsward

12 minute read

November 16, 2021 | National Law Journal

Jonathan Kanter, Ex-Paul Weiss Partner & Big Tech Critic, Confirmed as DOJ Antitrust Head

Kanter has been a vocal advocate for more vigorous antitrust enforcement across a range of industries.

By Andrew Goudsward

3 minute read

November 16, 2021 | National Law Journal

Impeachment Lawyer Eric Herschmann Left $3.3M Kasowitz Benson Gig to Join Trump White House

Herschmann later emerged as an aggressive critic of those in Trump's orbit who were pushing conspiracy theories about the 2020 election.

By Andrew Goudsward

3 minute read

November 15, 2021 | National Law Journal

Trump Impeachment Lawyer, Silverman Thompson Partner Defend Bannon Against Contempt Charges

Both of Bannon's defense attorneys have been involved in cases tied to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

By Andrew Goudsward

3 minute read

November 12, 2021 | National Law Journal

Miller & Chevalier Tapped as Ethics Counsel in Oathkeepers' Capitol Riot Cases

At a judge's request, three Miller & Chevalier lawyers will examine possible conflict issues arising from a lawyer's representation of different co-defendants in criminal and civil cases tied to the Jan. 6 attack.

By Andrew Goudsward

3 minute read

November 12, 2021 | National Law Journal

Bannon Indicted for Contempt of Congress Over Refusal to Comply With Jan. 6 Subpoenas

The former Trump adviser was indicted on two counts of contempt of Congress.

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6 minute read

November 11, 2021 | Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: Gensler Warns Against 'Papering Over' Misconduct + Meet the new SEC Whistleblower Chief + Latest FCPA Enforcement Trends

"Make no mistake: Regardless of the label or purported mission, we will be looking at the economic realities of a given product or arrangement to determine whether it complies with the securities laws," SEC Chair Gary Gensler said.

By Andrew Goudsward

12 minute read

November 08, 2021 | National Law Journal

Willkie Farr Represents Software Company Praised by DOJ for Cooperation Following Cyberattack

Justice Department officials said the company's cooperation allowed the government to help victims of the attack and ultimately indict and arrest the man who spearheaded it.

By Andrew Goudsward

5 minute read