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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June 09, 2022 | National Law Journal

Meet the New Chief of the DOJ Fraud Section: A Former Hewlett Packard Executive

The former federal prosecutor and compliance executive at HP Enterprise will lead the section that investigates and prosecutes many of the Justice Department's biggest white-collar cases.

By Andrew Goudsward

6 minute read

June 09, 2022 | Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: Meet DOJ's New Fraud Section Chief + Cravath Moves to DC + Sullivan & Cromwell in Two Major Corporate Resolutions

The arrival of Glenn Leon, a former federal prosecutor and chief compliance executive at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, underscores the department's focus on compliance programs in corporate enforcement.

By Andrew Goudsward

10 minute read

June 07, 2022 | National Law Journal

Former Acting AG Jeffrey Rosen in Talks to Testify Publicly at Jan. 6 Committee Hearings

Rosen has previously testified privately about efforts by former President Donald Trump to involve the Justice Department in his attempt to overturn the 2020 election.

By Andrew Goudsward

4 minute read

June 06, 2022 | National Law Journal

Munger Tolles, Perkins Coie Lawyers Among Biden's Latest US Attorney Picks

President Joe Biden named five new U.S. attorney nominees on Monday.

By Andrew Goudsward

3 minute read

June 03, 2022 | National Law Journal

'I Don't Want to Spend My Retirement Savings on Lawyers': Trump Aide Peter Navarro May Go Pro Se in Contempt of Congress Case

Peter Navarro failed to comply with a subpoena from the Jan. 6 House select committee.

By Andrew Goudsward

6 minute read

June 02, 2022 | National Law Journal

Durham Investigation Verdict Revives Trump-Era Claims of Politicization at DOJ

The acquittal of former Perkins Coie Michael Sussmann this week has led to renewed criticism that Special Counsel John Durham is pursuing a political errand with his probe into the FBI's Russia investigation.

By Andrew Goudsward

6 minute read

June 01, 2022 | Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: Glencore Settlement Shows DOJ White-Collar Focus + Michael Sussmann Acquitted + Wilson Sonsini Reps Twitter in Data Privacy Settlement

In a $1.1 billion resolution with Glencore, the Justice Department imposed independent monitors and required the company's head of compliance to personally vouch for improvements to the company's compliance program.

By Andrew Goudsward

9 minute read

May 31, 2022 | National Law Journal

'I Told the Truth,' Michael Sussmann Says Following Acquittal in False Statements Case

In a brief statement to reporters following the verdict, former Perkins Coie partner Michael Sussmann hinted at a return to practice, saying he was "looking forward to getting back to the work that I love."

By Andrew Goudsward

5 minute read

May 27, 2022 | National Law Journal

Michael Sussmann Had 'Everything to Lose' By Lying to FBI, Defense Lawyer Says in Closings

Both sides delivered their closing arguments on Friday in the false statements trial for former Perkins Coie partner Michael Sussmann.

By Andrew Goudsward

5 minute read

May 26, 2022 | National Law Journal

Perkins Coie Billing Records Emerge as Key Evidence in Ex-Partner's Trial

Prosecutors have sought to use Michael Sussmann's own records in an attempt to connect his meeting with the FBI about Trump-Russia allegations to the Clinton campaign.

By Andrew Goudsward

4 minute read

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