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.
December 20, 2021 | National Law Journal
Oathkeepers Must Face Obstruction, Conspiracy Charges From Capitol Riot, Judge RulesJudge Amit Mehta rejected arguments from Oathkeepers lawyers challenging the use of an obstruction of an official proceeding charge as it related to the Capitol riot.
By Andrew Goudsward
4 minute read
December 20, 2021 | National Law Journal
Conservative Attorney Cleta Mitchell Seeks to Quash Jan. 6 Committee Subpoena, Claiming 'Intrusion' on Her Election PracticeMitchell's lawyer said the demand for her phone records during the postelection period "improperly intrudes upon Ms. Mitchell's work as an attorney and violates the protections and privileges she has as an American citizen."
By Andrew Goudsward
5 minute read
December 20, 2021 | National Law Journal
A Top Republican Lawyer Distanced Himself From Trump's Fraud Claims. Why Is He Now Representing Mark Meadows?George Terwilliger III, a partner at McGuireWoods, is representing former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows as he faces a criminal referral from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
By Andrew Goudsward
7 minute read
December 17, 2021 | National Law Journal
Noting Need for 'Certain Punishment,' Judge Hands Down Most Severe Capitol Riot Sentence Yet"I have to make it clear that the actions you engaged in cannot happen again," Judge Tanya Chutkan told the defendant, Robert Palmer.
By Andrew Goudsward
3 minute read
December 17, 2021 | National Law Journal
Simpson Thacher Steers JPMorgan Through $125 Million SEC SettlementThe SEC accused JPMorgan of a "widespread and longstanding" failure to preserve employee messages related to its securities business.
By Andrew Goudsward
3 minute read
December 16, 2021 | National Law Journal
New Policies and Tough Talk: How the Biden Administration Is Turning Up Heat on Corporate AmericaAs the Biden administration approaches one year in office, there are clear indications in rhetoric and in policy that agencies are laying the groundwork for more active corporate enforcement in the years to come.
By Andrew Goudsward
11 minute read
December 15, 2021 | Law.com
Biden's 'Ambitious' Anti-Corruption Strategy + Simpson Thacher Partners Scrutinized in Crypto Fight + Venable Leader Enters DC AG RaceThe Biden White House released a sprawling blueprint designed to crack down on international corruption.
By Andrew Goudsward
11 minute read
December 13, 2021 | National Law Journal
'Factually and Economically Wrong:' Book Publishers Criticize DOJ's Antitrust Legal Theory"Notably, the Department of Justice does not allege that the merger will reduce competition in the market for book sales or raise prices for consumers," according to the response filed by O'Melveny and Myers.
By Andrew Goudsward
3 minute read
December 13, 2021 | National Law Journal
Judge Deals Blow to Key Capitol Riot Defense in Obstruction RulingU.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich denied an attempt by a Capitol riot defendant to toss out a charge of obstruction of an official proceeding, the most common felony offense in Jan. 6 prosecutions.
By Andrew Goudsward
3 minute read
December 08, 2021 | National Law Journal
With Vice President Casting Tie-Breaking Vote, US Attorney Nominee Clears Senate Following Clash Over Progressive PoliciesRepublicans sharply criticized the nominee, Rachael Rollins, over a policy she implemented as a local district attorney restricting prosecutions for many low-level offenses.
By Andrew Goudsward
2 minute read