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Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner is part of the National Law Journal's D.C. Litigation team. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter: @BradKutner.

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September 20, 2022 | National Law Journal

Trump Faces Skeptical Special Master in Document Dispute

U.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 Dispute

Trump 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 Jackson 

Pan'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 Claims

A 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 Policy

The 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 Fray

Recent 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 Circuit

As 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 76

Former 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 Misconduct

The 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 Master

The list of candidates includes three former federal judges, and a former Jones Day partner.

By Nate Robson | Brad Kutner

3 minute read