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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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August 03, 2022 | National Law Journal

DOJ Claims Trump Adviser Peter Navarro Used Personal Email for Official White House Records

Emails sent by former Trump aide Peter Navarro should be part of the national archives, according to the DOJ. 

By Brad Kutner

4 minute read

August 02, 2022 | National Law Journal

Republican Congressmen Can't Dodge Fines for Skipping US House Security Screenings, Judge Says

The ruling marked a loss for a legal team that included former Trump administration official Ken Cuccinelli.

By Brad Kutner

3 minute read

August 01, 2022 | National Law Journal

ABA, Backed by Loretta Lynch, Asks Justices to Leave Affirmative Action in Place

The brief, submitted by Paul, Weiss, Rifkind Wharton & Garrison, said race-based admissions programs ensure a more diverse learning environment.

By Brad Kutner

2 minute read

July 29, 2022 | National Law Journal

Federal Judge Reprimanded for Failing to Fully Disclose Income

The court watchers who reported Dawson's conduct said the investigation showed judicial ethics rules can work when applied.

By Brad Kutner

2 minute read

July 29, 2022 | National Law Journal

Report Spotlights IT Concerns With Federal Courts

A lack of staffing and training were among issues in the report.

By Brad Kutner

3 minute read

July 28, 2022 | Law.com

Bench Report: Harvard & Yale Still Dominate as Biden Diversifies the Judiciary + The Political Questions Doctrine in Lower Courts

This week, we're taking a look at the increasing diversity of the bench under President Biden, thanks to a new report from the American Bar Association.

By Avalon Zoppo | Brad Kutner

9 minute read

July 27, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

Judge With History of Sexist Comments Called Out, Again, by 5th Circuit

Judge Lynn Hughes had issued a lifetime ban against a female litigator after she won an appeal related to comments he made in an earlier case.

By Brad Kutner

4 minute read

July 27, 2022 | National Law Journal

Republican Senator Withdraws Questions After Trying to Link Derek Chauvin Prosecutor to Anti-Police Sentiments

The line of questioning was meant as an attack against Blackwell Burke founding partner Jerry Blackwell, a nominee for the bench in Minnesota.

By Brad Kutner

4 minute read

July 26, 2022 | National Law Journal

'We Expect Better': Appeals Court Rebukes Prosecutor for 'Unlawful' Closing Arguments in Benghazi Trial

The panel found comments made by an assistant U.S. attorney would have prejudiced the jury had there not been a mountain of evidence and careful preparation by the district judge.

By Brad Kutner

3 minute read

July 25, 2022 | National Law Journal

Appeals Court Sides With Unions in 'Fair Share' Disputes

The Eighth Circuit found state laws allowed the collection of fees from non-union employees until the Supreme Court's landmark union dues opinion in 2018.

By Brad Kutner

3 minute read