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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August 12, 2022 | National Law Journal

Read the Document: Judge Unseals Trump Search Warrant

Attorney General Merrick Garland pushed for the release of the search warrant after the DOJ faced criticism from Trump and his allies.

By Brad Kutner

2 minute read

August 12, 2022 | National Law Journal

DOJ Takes 'Necessary' Step for Transparency, but Warrant Likely to Reveal Little, Experts Say

The search warrant for Trump's Florida home will show what potential crimes are being investigated and may indicate whether the FBI seized classified information, but will provide only a limited window into the investigation, former prosecutors said.

By Brad Kutner | Andrew Goudsward

5 minute read

August 11, 2022 | Law.com

Bench Report: Political Backlash Against Judge Who Signed Mar-A-Lago Warrant Breeds Security Concerns + Another Judge Puts Conditions On Retirement

"Reinhart was on duty at a particular time. They presented him with the affidavits and he has to make the call; he's doing his job," said a former federal judge.

By Avalon Zoppo | Brad Kutner

7 minute read

August 10, 2022 | National Law Journal

Political Criticism of Judge Who Issued Trump Warrant Renews Judicial Security Concerns

Lower court judges continue to face online threats and attacks after politicians use hyperbole and misinformation to denigrate the judicial system.

By Avalon Zoppo | Brad Kutner

6 minute read

August 09, 2022 | National Law Journal

Court Pulls Info for Judge Bruce Reinhart, Who's Believed to Have Signed Warrant for Mar-a-Lago Search

"He's a well-regarded government lawyer and doesn't have the slightest inclination to act out of politics," said one lawyer who worked with Reinhart.

By Brad Kutner | Michael A. Mora

4 minute read

August 08, 2022 | National Law Journal

Bulgarian Oligarch Hires Morgan Lewis to Fight Magnitsky Act Sanctions

Delyan Peevski says he was presented with no evidence as to why he was added to a list of sanctioned oligarchs last summer.

By Brad Kutner

2 minute read

August 08, 2022 | National Law Journal

Law Professors Say Trump Aides Lack 'Good Faith' Needed for Immunity From Vindman Lawsuit

The constitutional scholars say their history studying qualified immunity gives them a unique perspective in the dispute.

By Brad Kutner

3 minute read

August 05, 2022 | National Law Journal

Jan. 6 Defendant's Restitution Complaint Irks Judge

An Ohio man said he should not have to pay the full cost of restitution for breaking a window at the Capitol, saying other rioters also caused damage.

By Brad Kutner

3 minute read