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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 06, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks 'Flagrantly Unconstitutional' Texas Abortion Law

"[T]his court will not sanction one more day of this offensive deprivation of such an important right," the judge wrote in the scathing order.

By Andrew Goudsward

8 minute read

October 06, 2021 | National Law Journal

'Seriously Vulnerable to Challenge,' Michael Sussmann's Lawyers Take First Step in Challenging Special Counsel's False Statement Charge

Lawyers for former Perkins Coie partner Michael Sussmann are seeking more details from Special Counsel John Durham, alleging that the initial indictment doesn't offer enough information to prepare a proper defense.

By Andrew Goudsward

3 minute read

October 06, 2021 | National Law Journal

Why the Facebook Whistleblower Turned to the SEC

Frances Haugen, a former Facebook employee who has gone public with claims about the harms the social media giant is causing to American society, turned over company documents to the SEC as part of the commission's whistleblower program.

By Andrew Goudsward

4 minute read

October 06, 2021 | Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: Why the Public Facebook Whistleblower Went to the SEC + Davis Polk's Big FCPA Hire

Attorneys said Frances Haugen's public use of the whistleblower program is unusual, but provides her with certain legal protections.

By Andrew Goudsward

12 minute read

October 06, 2021 | National Law Journal

With Bipartisan Support, DOJ Antitrust Nominee Vows Aggressive Enforcement

At a Senate confirmation hearing, former Paul Weiss partner Jonathan Kanter received few difficult questions from Republicans, underscoring the bipartisan support for tougher antitrust enforcement.

By Andrew Goudsward

5 minute read

October 04, 2021 | National Law Journal

Garland Defends Jan. 6 Prosecutions, Says Criticism 'Part of the Territory'

In an interview with the New Yorker, Garland also dished on the differences between being attorney general and an appellate judge. "I miss my judicial immunity," he quipped.

By Andrew Goudsward

4 minute read

October 04, 2021 | National Law Journal

'Breathtaking And Incorrect': Facebook Lawyers Attack Lina Khan's Vote to Revive FTC Lawsuit

In a motion to dismiss the FTC's amended complaint against the company, Kellogg Hansen attorneys said Chair Lina Khan should not have participated in a vote authorizing the commission to continue its case.

By Andrew Goudsward

4 minute read

October 04, 2021 | National Law Journal

Sentencing Jan. 6 Defendant, Judge Slams Comparisons Between Capitol Riot and George Floyd Protests

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan rejected federal prosecutors' recommendation for home confinement. "There has to be consequences for participating in an attempted violent overthrow of the government beyond sitting at home," she said.

By Andrew Goudsward

4 minute read

October 01, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

Judge Presses Texas Lawyers on 'Unusual' Enforcement Mechanism in State's Abortion Law

The questions reflected arguments by the Justice Department that Texas had delegated enforcement of the law to private citizens in order to thwart judicial review.

By Andrew Goudsward

7 minute read

September 30, 2021 | National Law Journal

FTC Nominee, Head of Georgetown Privacy Center, Reports $350K Law School Pay

Alvaro Bedoya was appointed by President Joe Biden to the Federal Trade Commission earlier this month.

By Andrew Goudsward

2 minute read