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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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June 29, 2023 | National Law Journal

'A Tremendous Expense'?: INFORM Act, Aimed at Boosting Compliance, Raises Financial Risk for E-Commerce

"I see an explosion of work in the compliance space, making sure companies are on top of this and that they're tracking what's needed," Dechert partner Christina Sarchio said.

By Brad Kutner

6 minute read

June 28, 2023 | National Law Journal

Biden Nominates Judges to District Benches, Court of International Trade

The president, inching closer to 140 judicial appointees, trails only Bill Clinton in judgeship appointments at this point in term.

By Brad Kutner

3 minute read

June 28, 2023 | National Law Journal

Successful Defenses to Video Privacy Law May Slow Claims Against Streaming Services

Many cases brought under Bork-era law are going to arbitration rather than litigation.

By Brad Kutner

4 minute read

June 27, 2023 | National Law Journal

High Court's Cyberstalking Decision Buffs 1st Amendment, Complicates Prosecution

"You don't want people threatening others, or shutting up the political speech of others," said constitutional law professor Genevieve Lakier. "But there's also a long history of the government accusing someone of making a threat even when they're speaking loosely, in hyperbole or in critique."

By Brad Kutner

5 minute read

June 26, 2023 | National Law Journal

'Papering the Universe'?: Congressional Committees Ramping Up Pressure for Attorneys Guiding Clients Through Probes

Corporate entities and private businesses are facing waves of pointed inquiry, and not only from Republicans who lead the House.

By Brad Kutner

6 minute read

June 23, 2023 | National Law Journal

Arizona Election Official Sues Failed Candidate for Defamation

Representing the plaintiff, who was accused by losing GOP candidate Kari Lake of election misdeeds without evidence, is a team bolstered by New York- and D.C>-based attorneys from Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel.

By Brad Kutner

3 minute read

June 23, 2023 | Law.com

Virginia's First Female Law Clerks | Civil Rights Attorneys Take the Bench

New law journal article examines the discrimination faced by Virginia first judicial law clerks. Biden's first 100 confirmed district court judges include many civil rights lawyers.

By Brad Kutner | Avalon Zoppo

8 minute read

June 21, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Senate Confirms Natasha Merle to Eastern District of New York as Biden's 100th District Court Judge

Merle's record, focusing on the impact voter ID laws have on people of color, was scrutinized in a tense Senate nomination hearing. With one Democrat voting against her, Vice President Kamala Harris had to break a tie to enable the final confirmation vote.

By Brad Kutner

3 minute read

June 21, 2023 | National Law Journal

US Courts Affirm Angola's Legal System for a Third Time

U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden's ruling "facilitates confidence by folks who want to invest and do work in Angola," said Ehrenstein Sager attorney Michael Ehrenstein.

By Brad Kutner

4 minute read

June 20, 2023 | National Law Journal

'Hot FERC Summer'?: Energy Lawyers Watching for Burst of Action From Overworked Agency

Expectations are high for FERC to engage in rulemaking and the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to release opinions that could impact the industry for years.

By Brad Kutner

6 minute read