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.
November 22, 2021 | National Law Journal
Google, Backed by Hogan Lovells, Asks DOJ to Investigate Kanter RecusalHogan 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 TeamThe 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 HeadKanter 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 HouseHerschmann 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 ChargesBoth 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 CasesAt 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 SubpoenasThe former Trump adviser was indicted on two counts of contempt of Congress.
By Andrew Goudsward
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 CyberattackJustice 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