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August 14, 2019 | National Law Journal

Prospective Greg Craig Jurors Are Pressed About Any Mueller Bias

There were lawyers, consultants, at least one teacher, an anthropologist and a political consultant, all facing the possibility of serving on the jury that will weigh the government's evidence against the former Skadden partner and ex-Obama White House counsel.

By C. Ryan Barber

6 minute read

August 13, 2019 | Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: Why Quinn Emanuel Filed a FARA Registration | Prevention Expectations Are Growing | Meet Sidley Austin's Huawei Lobbying Team | Notable Moves & More

Thanks for dropping by Compliance Hot Spots, your weekly dive into regulatory, compliance and white-collar. Thanks for reading -- and please keep sending us your feedback and tips!

By C. Ryan Barber

8 minute read

August 13, 2019 | National Law Journal

'Are You Telling Me We Need to Start Over?' How Greg Craig's Trial Hit a Snag

U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson defended closed-door jury selection proceedings. But the trial is starting over Wednesday, with a new set of prospective jurors.

By C. Ryan Barber

5 minute read

August 11, 2019 | National Law Journal

Greg Craig's Trial: The Foreign-Lobbying Registration Case That Isn't

Craig, a former Skadden Arps partner and Obama White House counsel, has described the prosecution as “unprecedented and unjustified”—and said he was “confident that both the judge and the jury will agree with me.” His trial is set to open Monday in Washington.

By C. Ryan Barber

7 minute read

August 08, 2019 | National Law Journal

Ousted FBI Leader McCabe Sues Justice Dept. for Alleged Retaliation

"It was Trump’s unconstitutional plan and scheme to discredit and remove DOJ and FBI employees who were deemed to be his partisan opponents because they were not politically loyal to him," McCabe's lawyers at Arnold & Porter said in the complaint.

By C. Ryan Barber

4 minute read

August 08, 2019 | National Law Journal

Quinn's William Burck Is Now a Registered 'Foreign Agent' for Kuwaiti Contractor

The veteran litigator said he expects “more and more lawyers to register under FARA, even where it is not required, because of uncertainty about its scope.” The registration, on behalf of the privately owned Agility Public Warehousing Company KSCP, was Quinn Emanuel's first.

By C. Ryan Barber

7 minute read

August 07, 2019 | National Law Journal

How Kamala Harris Is Driving Big Law Campaign Donations

The Harris campaign has drawn heavily from a California network that, in the past decade, widened across the state. Her family has also helped.

By C. Ryan Barber

9 minute read

August 06, 2019 | Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: Volcker Moratorium Extended | Foreign Bribery in Focus | New FARA Filings | Who Got the Work

Volcker Rule enforcement for foreign funds is delayed, and a new bipartisan US House bill would let US prosecutors go after corporate bribe recipients abroad. Scroll down for Who Got the Work and our latest roundup of new moves. Thanks for reading — and your feedback is appreciated.

By C. Ryan Barber

9 minute read

August 06, 2019 | National Law Journal

Greg Craig's Judge, Dismissing One Charge, Shapes Upcoming Trial

U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson is preparing to meet again with the lawyers in court Wednesday, as she considers what evidence and testimony to allow at trial, set for next week.

By C. Ryan Barber

6 minute read

August 06, 2019 | National Law Journal

Ex-FBI Agent Peter Strzok, 'Demonized' by Trump, Sues For Reinstatement

The former FBI agent is represented by Zuckerman Spaeder's Aitan Goelman and a team from the Washington employment and civil rights boutique Heller, Huron, Chertkof & Salzman.

By C. Ryan Barber

3 minute read