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August 05, 2019 | National Law Journal

U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton expressed concern that secrecy around prosecutorial decisions “undermines even further” the public’s trust in the criminal justice system.

By C. Ryan Barber

4 minute read

August 01, 2019 | National Law Journal

Trump's suing New York and House Democrats in DC federal district court to block any disclosure of his state tax returns. His case tests New York's "Trust Act."

By C. Ryan Barber

5 minute read

July 30, 2019 | Law.com

What's the downturn in white-collar enforcement mean for the recruitment of ex-prosecutors? Plus: we're closely following the new CFPB case at the US Supreme Court. Thanks for reading Compliance Hot Spots!

By C. Ryan Barber

8 minute read

July 30, 2019 | National Law Journal

"Notwithstanding their best efforts, the parties are unable to reach agreement," Trump's attorneys and lawyers for the U.S. House tell a Washington federal trial judge.

By C. Ryan Barber

6 minute read

July 29, 2019 | National Law Journal

Judge Carl Nichols, who joined the trial bench just a few weeks ago from Wilmer, faces what he called a "conundrum" in a dispute involving Trump's New York state taxes.

By C. Ryan Barber

5 minute read

July 29, 2019 | National Law Journal

Two Covington & Burling partners, who had been on the Michael Flynn defense team, told a Washington judge Monday they "take very seriously the obligation to protect the interests of a client in connection with any termination of a representation."

By C. Ryan Barber | Mike Scarcella

5 minute read

July 26, 2019 | National Law Journal

The former WilmerHale partner and clerk to Justice Clarence Thomas was assigned Friday to Trump's new lawsuit. Nichols was confirmed to the bench in May.

By C. Ryan Barber

5 minute read

July 24, 2019 | National Law Journal

“I have been in this business for almost 25 years. And in those 25 years, I have not had occasion, once, to ask somebody about their political affiliation," Mueller said, breaking his hesitation to stray outside his Russia report.

By C. Ryan Barber

5 minute read

July 24, 2019 | National Law Journal

"Given my role as a prosecutor, there are reasons why my testimony will necessarily be limited," Mueller said in his opening statement.

By Mike Scarcella | C. Ryan Barber

4 minute read

July 23, 2019 | Law.com

Thanks for stopping by Compliance Hot Spots! Scroll down for our weekly snapshot of news and analysis in the white-collar and compliance space.

By C. Ryan Barber

10 minute read