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.
October 26, 2022 | National Law Journal
Kirkland's Reginald Brown on Preparing for GOP-Led Congressional InvestigationsBrown, a leading congressional investigations lawyer, said corporations are likely to be put in a difficult position as the GOP agitates for investigations into ESG practices and other social issues.
By Andrew Goudsward
7 minute read
October 24, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Chinese Intelligence Sought to Infiltrate EDNY Prosecution Team in Huawei Case, DOJ SaysTwo alleged Chinese intelligence operatives attempted to "steal the prosecutors' playbook" in the ongoing case against the Chinese telecommunications giant, a top DOJ official said.
By Andrew Goudsward
3 minute read
October 21, 2022 | National Law Journal
At Steve Bannon Sentencing, Defense Attorney Blasts Trump Lawyer as Untrustworthy 'Thug'The lawyer, Justin Clark, undermined Bannon's claims of executive privilege in an interview with federal investigators.
By Andrew Goudsward
3 minute read
October 21, 2022 | National Law Journal
Judge Chastises Steve Bannon for Defying Jan. 6 Subpoena Before Sentencing Him to Prison"Flaunting a subpoena betrays a lack of respect for the legislative branch," said U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols.
By Andrew Goudsward
5 minute read
October 20, 2022 | National Law Journal
Court Ruling Blunts Key Weapon in DOJ Foreign Agent Crackdown"If it were allowed to stand, it would be potentially crippling to the FARA unit's ability to obtain registrations," a former Justice Department official said.
By Andrew Goudsward
7 minute read
October 19, 2022 | Law.com
Compliance Hot Spots: Lessons from Lafarge + Fraud Section Chief Talks Compliance + Cravath Lands FTC CommissionerThe terror financing case against French cement company Lafarge showcases DOJ's growing focus on issues on the intersection of corporate behavior and national security.
By Andrew Goudsward
11 minute read
October 18, 2022 | National Law Journal
'Outright Rejected': Senator Chastises OLC Head for Opinions on White House ImmunitySen. Sheldon Whitehouse said the Office of Legal Counsel had shown a "disregard" for judicial opinions disagreeing with its stance on testimonial immunity for top presidential advisers.
By Andrew Goudsward
5 minute read
October 17, 2022 | National Law Journal
Ex-DOJ Official Jeffrey Clark Wants His Ethics Case Moved to Federal CourtClark, who is facing ethics charges for participating in an attempt to subvert 2020 election results, said the D.C. Court of Appeals and its disciplinary arm did not authority to discipline him over internal executive branch issues.
By Andrew Goudsward
4 minute read
October 17, 2022 | National Law Journal
Prosecutors Seek Prison for Steve Bannon in Contempt Case, Accusing Him of 'Exacerbating' Capitol AttackProsecutors sought a six-month prison sentence for Steve Bannon, arguing that he showed "personal disdain" for House Jan. 6 committee and its "effort to investigate the attack on our country's peaceful transfer of power."
By Andrew Goudsward
5 minute read
October 14, 2022 | National Law Journal
Why the Jan. 6 Committee is Unlikely to Secure Trump's Testimony"The legal and constitutional issues, you don't have enough hands to count them," said attorney Stanley Brand who represented Trump's Deputy Chief of Staff in his contempt fight.
By Brad Kutner | Andrew Goudsward
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