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.
July 22, 2022 | National Law Journal
Ex-DOJ Official Jeffrey Clark Charged With Ethics Violations Over Georgia Election LetterClark, a former Justice Department official and Kirkland & Ellis partner, sought to send a letter to Georgia officials falsely claiming that the DOJ had serious concerns about election fraud in the 2020 election, according to the complaint.
By Andrew Goudsward
3 minute read
July 20, 2022 | Law.com
Compliance Hot Spots: DOJ Searches for New Anti-Money Laundering Head + Uber Settles in DOJ Discrimination Suit + Clifford Chance Reps Stephen King in Antitrust TrialThe Justice Department is searching for a new chief of its money laundering and asset recovery section amid a heightened focus on illicit activity involving Russia.
By Andrew Goudsward
9 minute read
July 19, 2022 | National Law Journal
Prosecutor Accuses Steve Bannon of 'Thumbing His Nose' at Congress as Contempt Trial BeginsSteve Bannon is on trial, charged with two counts of contempt of Congress.
By Andrew Goudsward
4 minute read
July 18, 2022 | National Law Journal
After Judge Slashes Possible Defenses, Steve Bannon Heads to Trial on Contempt ChargesJury selection began Monday in the contempt of Congress against former President Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon. Here's a look at what to expect.
By Andrew Goudsward
5 minute read
July 13, 2022 | Law.com
Compliance Hot Spots: 'Nervousness' for Companies Over New Forced Labor Law + Lawyer Exodus from SEC + Akin Gump Reps Ex-Oath Keeper Before Jan. 6 CommitteeA new U.S. law cracking down on forced labor in the Xinjiang region of China poses major compliance obstacles, according to attorneys focusing on supply chain issues and human rights.
By Andrew Goudsward
11 minute read
July 12, 2022 | National Law Journal
Baker & Hostetler Partner Confirmed to Lead ATFSteven Dettelbach, who co-leads the firm's white-collar and investigations practice, will be the agency's first permanent head since 2015.
By Andrew Goudsward
3 minute read
July 12, 2022 | National Law Journal
Akin Gump Lawyers on Representing an Ex-Oath Keeper, and the 'Jaw-Dropping' Revelations of the Jan. 6 Committee"It's a good reminder of the ability of people to change, the ability of people to be a force for good and the ability of lawyers to help in that process," said Akin Gump partner Rafi Prober, who helped prepare Jason Van Tatenhove for his congressional testimony.
By Andrew Goudsward
10 minute read
July 08, 2022 | National Law Journal
Steve Bannon Defense Lawyer Seeks to Withdraw From Case on Eve of TrialRobert Costello, a partner at the New York firm Davidoff, Hutcher & Citron, said he might be called as a witness on behalf of his client.
By Andrew Goudsward
3 minute read
July 07, 2022 | National Law Journal
Kobre & Kim to Bill Russian Oligarch Roman Abramovich Up to $1,450 An Hour on Government Relations WorkTwo veteran former federal prosecutors are set to advise Abramovich as DOJ seeks to seize two of his private planes.
By Andrew Goudsward
4 minute read
July 06, 2022 | National Law Journal
Pat Cipollone Advised by Hueston Hennigan's Mike Purpura for Jan. 6 RepresentationPurpura himself was deputy counsel to President Donald Trump from January 2019 to December 2020 and part of the team which represented Trump in his first impeachment.
By Bruce Love | Andrew Goudsward
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