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Andrew Goudsward

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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October 14, 2022 | National Law Journal

'I've Always Self-Identified as a Prosecutor': New Fraud Section Chief Talks Corporate Compliance, Return to DOJ

"I think it does give me the perspective to understand what's possible, and I think a lot is," fraud section Chief Glenn Leon said of his time working as a compliance executive.

By Andrew Goudsward

6 minute read

October 13, 2022 | National Law Journal

'It Can't Be a Battle': Advice for Handling DOJ Compliance Monitorships

Veterans of compliance monitorships told an audience this week that companies facing a government-imposed monitor need to embrace the opportunity as the final step in addressing misconduct.

By Andrew Goudsward

5 minute read

October 12, 2022 | Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: How to Weather a Monitorship + FARA Defeat for DOJ + SEC Faces Another Crypto Industry Challenge

Veterans of compliance monitorships told an audience this week that companies facing a government-imposed monitor need to embrace the opportunity. "It can't be a battle," one lawyer said.

By Andrew Goudsward

10 minute read

October 12, 2022 | National Law Journal

Casino Mogul Steve Wynn Beats Back DOJ's FARA Lawsuit Over Trump-China Lobbying

The Justice Department had accused Wynn, represented by Steptoe & Johnson and Paul Hastings, of lobbying the Trump administration on behalf of the Chinese government.

By Andrew Goudsward

4 minute read

October 11, 2022 | National Law Journal

Senior DOJ Official John Carlin to Co-Head Cybersecurity Practice at Paul Weiss

"Private companies are on the frontlines of national security and other developments and threats in ways they never have been before," said John Carlin, who arrives at Paul Weiss from a senior post at the U.S. Justice Department.

By Andrew Goudsward

5 minute read

October 10, 2022 | National Law Journal

Special Counsel John Durham Personally Joins Prosecution Team in Case Tied to Russia Investigation

Durham's personal intervention in the case comes after a jury delivered a swift rebuke to the special counsel's investigation following the trial of former Perkins Coie partner Michael Sussmann.

By Andrew Goudsward

6 minute read

October 06, 2022 | National Law Journal

'This Is the A-Team:' MoFo's Brandon Van Grack on DOJ's Legal Strategy in Trump Documents Case

Morrison & Foerster partner Brandon Van Grack said the special master review is a substantial hindrance to the Justice Department's investigation, even with classified documents excluded from the assessment.

By Andrew Goudsward

12 minute read

October 05, 2022 | Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: Employee Messaging a Focus of White-Collar Enforcers + O'Melveny Lawyer Lands DOJ Post + Cooley Reps Kim Kardashian

As the SEC settled with many of Wall Street's biggest banks over recordkeeping failures, DOJ said it would consider whether companies have adequate policies on the use of personal devices and messaging apps as it evaluates compliance programs.

By Andrew Goudsward

11 minute read

October 03, 2022 | National Law Journal

Cooley Keeps Up With Kim Kardashian in $1.26M SEC Settlement

Kardashian failed to disclose that she was paid to promote a cryptocurrency product on social media, according to the SEC.

By Andrew Goudsward

2 minute read

September 30, 2022 | National Law Journal

Garland Imposes New Checks on DOJ's Use of State Secrets Privilege

Attorney General Merrick Garland will require the heads of agencies seeking to invoke the state secrets privilege in litigation to submit a personal declaration laying out why the privilege is needed to protect national security.

By Andrew Goudsward

4 minute read