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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May 03, 2023 | National Law Journal

U.S. Appeals Court Weighs Challenge to Class Certification in Marriott Data Breach Lawsuit

While a district court ruling giving class certification in the case opened a new pathway for those injured by corporate data breaches, attorneys on both the defense and plaintiffs bar were watching the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit hearing to see if the district court's novel grant would survive.

By Brad Kutner

6 minute read

May 02, 2023 | National Law Journal

US Appeals Court Eyes DeSantis' Fight to Sideline Florida Prosecutor

Eleventh Circuit Judge Kevin Newsom pressed back on the prosecutor's "viewpoint discrimination" claim.

By Brad Kutner

4 minute read

May 01, 2023 | National Law Journal

Senate Confirms Biden's 32nd Appeals Court Judge

Johnstone, a University of Montana law professor and former Montana solicitor general, is Biden's sixth appointment to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

By Brad Kutner

3 minute read

April 28, 2023 | Law.com

Senate Judicial Noms Meeting Ends Early | Judge Talks Civility

The Judiciary Committee holds a truncated session. Plus: A federal judge tries to bring civility to her courtroom.

By Brad Kutner | Avalon Zoppo

6 minute read

April 27, 2023 | National Law Journal

Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of AGs Antitrust Lawsuit Against Meta Platforms

At argument, the judges saw the central question as whether the states brought their claims as sovereign entities enforcing federal law or as nonsovereign entities that are essentially the same as private plaintiffs.

By Brad Kutner

4 minute read

April 25, 2023 | National Law Journal

Fourth Circuit Upholds RICO Conviction of Baltimore Lawyer

Kenneth Ravenell, who was represented on appeal by attorneys from Skadden and Schulte Roth, was convicted of conspiracy to commit money laundering charges in relation to his legal work for several Baltimore drug dealers in the early aughts.

By Brad Kutner

3 minute read

April 24, 2023 | National Law Journal

Hogan Lovells Partner Neal Katyal Celebrates 50th Supreme Court Oral Argument

The veteran advocate discusses how he prepares for the lectern as his milestone appearance before the justices approaches.

By Brad Kutner

6 minute read

April 24, 2023 | National Law Journal

Justices Will Hear Free Speech Challenge to Officials' Social Media Blocking

Two cases present a circuit split on whether officials' social media use constitutes state action, triggering First Amendment protections for their critics.

By Brad Kutner

4 minute read