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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April 25, 2022 | National Law Journal

A State Judge's Ruling Against Gerrymandered Voting Districts Highlights a New Legal Tactic

The use of a state's Bill of Rights as grounds for fair elections was used in the past to expand rights for same-sex couples and equalize education funding after desegregation.

By Brad Kutner

7 minute read

April 22, 2022 | National Law Journal

Biden Fills Key US Attorney Vacancies in Philadelphia, California

Nominees include the first female U.S. attorney in Eastern Pennsylvania, as well as a number of career prosecutors.

By Brad Kutner

3 minute read

April 20, 2022 | National Law Journal

Mark Zaid Leads Army Vet's Challenge to DoD's Memoir Review

The lawsuit is the latest challenge from Zaid targeting an administration's pre-publication review of a book.

By Brad Kutner

3 minute read

April 19, 2022 | National Law Journal

'That's Baloney': Hemp Association's Claims Fall Flat at DC Circuit Hearing

Tuesday's panel was particularly hostile to the hemp groups' lack of evidence for showing harm caused by a DEA rule change.

By Brad Kutner

4 minute read

April 18, 2022 | National Law Journal

Judge Issues National Injunction Blocking Biden's Airplane Mask Mandate

Legal analysts questioned how long the injunction would last considering the weight the CDC has on determining health guidelines.

By Brad Kutner

4 minute read

April 15, 2022 | National Law Journal

Paul Weiss and Alex Oh Sanctioned Over Client's Deposition Conduct

U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth Thursday evening levied $288,901 in attorneys fees and expenses against Oh and Paul Weiss.

By Brad Kutner

3 minute read

April 14, 2022 | National Law Journal

Amtrak Turns to Jenner & Block to Take Over Union Station With Eminent Domain

The claim filed late Thursday follows a $250 million offer for the station that was allegedly not responded to.

By Brad Kutner

2 minute read

April 13, 2022 | National Law Journal

Biden Elevates Judges for Vacancies on 9th, 7th Circuits

The nominees continue the president's promise to diversify the courts, with several being "firsts" of their race or gender to be represented on the federal bench.

By Brad Kutner

4 minute read

April 12, 2022 | National Law Journal

'You Acted Like a Jackass': Judge Gives Jan. 6 Defendant Probation After Cancer Diagnosis

Tuesday's sentencing offered renewed insight into how judges handle defendants who suffer from medical problems even after joining former President Donald Trump at the ill-fated rally.

By Brad Kutner

3 minute read

April 12, 2022 | National Law Journal

Defrauded Lawyer Bernard Grimm Goes After Bank That Cashed Forged IOLTA Checks

A bookkeeper's embezzlement guilty plea led to Grimm's disbarment, and now he wants to hold PNC civilly liable.

By Brad Kutner

4 minute read

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