Brad Kutner is part of the National Law Journal's D.C. Litigation team. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter: @BradKutner.
September 09, 2022 | National Law Journal
Trump Vows to Appeal Dismissal of RICO Lawsuit Against Hillary Clinton, Perkins CoieThe judge reserved the right to issue sanctions in the suit which he found to contain "glaring structural deficiencies."
By Brad Kutner
5 minute read
September 08, 2022 | Law.com
Bench Report: The Impact of a Diverse Judiciary + Biden's 'Appoint-a-Palooza'This week, we took a closer look at a memorable dissent from a federal appeals court judge, and why one court watcher called it an example of "why diversity on the bench is so critical."
By Brad Kutner | Avalon Zoppo
11 minute read
September 07, 2022 | National Law Journal
Rumors Abound Over Who Could Be the Special Master to Review Trump's Mar-a-Largo DocsLegal experts said the potential pool of candidates is small, with many saying it could be a former federal judge.
By Brad Kutner
7 minute read
September 07, 2022 | National Law Journal
Debate Over Originalism Swamps Senate Judiciary HearingWhile Chuck Grassley has long asked about a nominee's "judicial philosophy," Wednesday was the first time the Iowa senator acknowledged the criticism he's received for the question.
By Brad Kutner
4 minute read
September 06, 2022 | National Law Journal
Judge Rejects Former GOP Prosecutors' Amicus Brief Opposing Trump's Request for Special MasterJudge Aileen M. Cannon found that the amici's brief wasn't warranted a day after granting most of Trump's special master request.
By Brad Kutner
3 minute read
September 02, 2022 | National Law Journal
Former Ginsburg Clerk Among Biden's Latest Judicial NomineesThe list of nine nominees brings Biden's total to 143, continuing his rapid pace with the most confirmations for any president at this point in his term.
By Brad Kutner
4 minute read
September 02, 2022 | National Law Journal
GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Sues Jan. 6 Committee"A properly appointed ranking minority member is necessary for a witness, such as Plaintiff, to avail himself of the protections afforded to him in the rules on the use of deposition authority," Mastriano claimed.
By Brad Kutner
3 minute read
September 01, 2022 | Law.com
Bench Report: Senate Nominations Loom as Midterm Deadline Approaches + An ERA ShowdownPresident Joe Biden is quick to brag about his successes in appointing 76 judges in his first 200-plus days in office, the most compared to any other POTUS by this point in their term. But he'll need to pick up the pace to fill as many of the remaining 75 district and circuit court vacancies, especially if Democrats lose their Senate majority after the midterm elections.
By Brad Kutner | Avalon Zoppo
7 minute read
September 01, 2022 | National Law Journal
Former Trump Aide Carter Page Can't Sue FBI for Faulty FISA Warrants, Judge RulesPage's loss marks the end of years of FBI investigations and lawsuits that fueled Trump's claims the investigation into his campaign's links to Russia were false.
By Brad Kutner
3 minute read
August 30, 2022 | National Law Journal
Trump Bolsters Legal Team With Former Foley Lawyer Chris KiseKise is well-known among Florida Republicans, having served as the state's solicitor general, counselor to former Gov. Charlie Crist, general counsel to former Gov. Rick Scott's transition team, and as part of current Gov. Ron DeSantis' transition team.
By Brad Kutner
3 minute read
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