Brad Kutner is part of the National Law Journal's D.C. Litigation team. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter: @BradKutner.
September 20, 2022 | National Law Journal
Trump Faces Skeptical Special Master in Document DisputeU.S. District Senior Judge Raymond Dearie appeared eager to start the review of documents taken from Mar-a-Lago, according to reports from the courtroom.
By Brad Kutner
5 minute read
September 20, 2022 | National Law Journal
Trump Responds to DOJ's Effort to Withhold Classified Docs in Special Master DisputeTrump argued the federal government has no right to the documents, claiming he has the power to declassify anything as POTUS, but in another filing, he refused to say whether he declassified anything.
By Brad Kutner
5 minute read
September 20, 2022 | National Law Journal
Senate Elevates DC District Judge to DC Circuit, Replaces Justice Brown JacksonPan's history of federal government work in D.C. stretches back decades to her early days as an AUSA in the District's appellate division.
By Brad Kutner
3 minute read
September 19, 2022 | National Law Journal
My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell Must Face Voting Machine Defamation ClaimsA federal judge rejected all of Lindell's arguments to dismiss the defamation lawsuit.
By Brad Kutner
3 minute read
September 16, 2022 | National Law Journal
Appeals Court Skeptical of Race-Based Challenge to High School Admissions PolicyThe case has generated additional controversy in the wake of legal attacks on two colleges' race-based admissions system which head to the SCOTUS this upcoming term.
By Brad Kutner
6 minute read
September 14, 2022 | National Law Journal
Senate Judiciary Committee Enters the ESG FrayRecent questions for a Third Circuit nominee about her interpretation of board chair responsibilities' to address ESG issues marks the first time the disclosure regulations have been discussed in the powerful Senate committee.
By Brad Kutner
5 minute read
September 14, 2022 | National Law Journal
Rhode Island's Head Public Defender Confirmed to First CircuitAs a female public defender and graduate Boston College Law School, Montecalvo's confirmation continues President Biden's promise to diversify the federal bench.
By Brad Kutner
2 minute read
September 13, 2022 | National Law Journal
Former US Solicitor General, 'Legal Giant' Ken Starr Dies at 76Former Solicitor General and federal Judge Ken Starr, who made headlines during the impeachment trials of two former presidents, has died at the age of 76.
By Brad Kutner
5 minute read
September 12, 2022 | National Law Journal
Trio of DOJ Inspector General Misconduct Reports Investigate Attorney MisconductThe misconduct reports offer few details but shine renewed light on the ongoing issue of how federal lawyers are being punished—or not—for inappropriate or illegal behavior.
By Brad Kutner
2 minute read
September 09, 2022 | National Law Journal
DOJ, Trump Propose Four Candidates for Special MasterThe list of candidates includes three former federal judges, and a former Jones Day partner.
By Nate Robson | Brad Kutner
3 minute read
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