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October 28, 2021 | National Law Journal
Lisa Monaco, Outlining White-Collar Enforcement Agenda, Says 'Fear of Losing' Won't Be a DeterrentDeputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced policy changes to reduce constraints on white-collar prosecutors. "Our responsibility is to incentivize responsible corporate citizenship, a culture of compliance and a sense of accountability," she said.
By Andrew Goudsward
4 minute read
October 28, 2021 | National Law Journal
Duke Law, Uber Security Executive, Ex-Boies Schiller Partner Confirmed to DOJ PostsMatthew Olsen was approved to lead the national security division. Christopher Schroeder will lead the Office of Legal Counsel.
By Andrew Goudsward
3 minute read
October 27, 2021 | National Law Journal
'Thank God You're Not on the Supreme Court': Takeaways From Garland's Tense Senate Judiciary HearingAttorney General Merrick Garland sat in the hot seat in a congressional oversight hearing for the second time in as many weeks.
By Andrew Goudsward
5 minute read
October 27, 2021 | Law.com
Compliance Hot Spots: SEC Revives Settlement Admissions + DOJ's 'Aggressive' Effort to Confront Redlining + A Record-Setting Whistleblower AwarThe SEC's enforcement director signaled the commission would revive an Obama-era policy requiring companies in some cases to admit wrongdoing when they settle.
By Andrew Goudsward
13 minute read
October 25, 2021 | National Law Journal
'An Extremely Unique Circumstance': Contempt Case Over Vaccines Raises Questions on Control of the CourtroomU.S. District Judge Brian Buescher pondered whether to allow criminal contempt charges to go forward against U.S. Marshals Service officials who were locked in a dispute with another judge over COVID-19 vaccines.
By Andrew Goudsward
6 minute read
October 25, 2021 | National Law Journal
Biden US Attorney Nominee Reports Nearly $2 Million in Hogan Lovells CompensationCole Finegan was nominated to be U.S. attorney in Colorado.
By Andrew Goudsward
3 minute read
October 22, 2021 | National Law Journal
'We're Tearing Our Country Apart': Judge Laments State of American Democracy During Jan. 6 Sentencing"Democracies die, and we've seen it happen in the past when citizens rise up against their government and engage in the type of events that took place on January 6," U.S. District Senior Judge Reggie Walton said.
By Andrew Goudsward
5 minute read
October 21, 2021 | National Law Journal
Merrick Garland Defends DOJ's Record Against GOP Claims of Politicization"When I said I would protect our people from partisan influence with respect to investigations and prosecutions, I meant that, and I continue to do that regardless of what side of the aisle is criticizing me for it," Attorney General Merrick Garland said at a House hearing.
By Andrew Goudsward
4 minute read
October 20, 2021 | National Law Journal
'We Need Your Help': Lisa Monaco Calls on Cybersecurity Lawyers to Help Fight Growing ThreatsDeputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said companies victimized by cyberattacks need to cooperate with the government, noting that "legitimate questions will be asked" of those who do not.
By Andrew Goudsward
4 minute read
October 19, 2021 | National Law Journal
Facebook Turns to Kramer Levin to Resolve DOJ Suit Over Employment Discrimination ClaimsFacebook agreed to pay up to $14 million to resolve the government's claims.
By Andrew Goudsward
3 minute read
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