May 14, 2019 | Law.com
Compliance Hot Spots: 'The Court Is Deeply Troubled by This Issue' | Feds Want James Cole DQ'd | OFAC & Sanctions ComplianceA Manhattan federal trial judge's observations about "outsourced" corporate investigations has rocketed around the white-collar bar: What to know. Plus: a roundup of headlines, Who Got the Work and our weekly snapshot of lateral moves and new hires. Thanks for reading!
By C. Ryan Barber
11 minute read
May 14, 2019 | National Law Journal
Ex-Kirkland Partner Claire Murray Named to Key Post in Barr's Front OfficeThe Trump administration has not named a permanent nominee for associate attorney general, the third-in-command at Main Justice.
By C. Ryan Barber
3 minute read
May 10, 2019 | National Law Journal
Prosecutors Reveal Why They Want Sidley's James Cole Disqualified in Huawei CaseThe former Obama-era deputy U.S. attorney general has declined to recuse himself, and Huawei has vowed to oppose the Justice Department's efforts to block Cole from appearing as counsel for the company.
By C. Ryan Barber
5 minute read
May 10, 2019 | Litigation Daily
Why Prosecutors Want Sidley's James Cole Disqualified in Huawei CaseThe former Obama-era deputy U.S. attorney general has declined to recuse himself, and Huawei has vowed to oppose the Justice Department's efforts to block Cole from appearing as counsel for the company.
By C. Ryan Barber
5 minute read
May 09, 2019 | National Law Journal
'Things Were Often a Bit Not Normal': Rod Rosenstein's Colleagues Say GoodbyeRosenstein's colleagues, gathered in the Great Hall at Main Justice, did not shy away from the matter that dominated his tenure as the deputy attorney general: the Russia investigation.
By C. Ryan Barber
6 minute read
May 09, 2019 | National Law Journal
US Justice Department Opens Search for New Fraud Section ChiefThe vacancy announcement comes as Andrew Weissmann, who last held the post on a permanent basis, joins NYU law from his service on the Robert Mueller prosecution team.
By C. Ryan Barber
5 minute read
May 07, 2019 | Law.com
Compliance Hot Spots: SG's Office Defends False Claims Act; Tech Lobbying; FTC's Facebook Divide; Lateral Moves; Who Got the WorkThe US Justice Department is pushing back against claims the False Claims Act violates the Constitution's appointments clause. Plus: there's a new lobbying push on Capitol Hill involving "digital service taxes." Scroll down for Who Got the Work and an epic list of new hires and notable moves. Thanks for reading!
By C. Ryan Barber
11 minute read
May 02, 2019 | National Law Journal
William Barr Has Reached That Point Where House Dems Explore 'All of the Options'The U.S. attorney general skipped a House Judiciary Committee hearing Thursday, and now Democratic leaders are raising the specter of a contempt action.
By C. Ryan Barber
5 minute read
May 01, 2019 | National Law Journal
William Barr, Refusing Testimony, Picks Fresh Fight With House DemocratsHouse Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler: “I understand why he wants to avoid that kind of scrutiny, but when push comes to shove, the administration may not dictate the terms of a hearing in our hearing room.”
By C. Ryan Barber
6 minute read
May 01, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune
AG Squares Off With House Democrats, Refusing to TestifyHouse Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler: “I understand why he wants to avoid that kind of scrutiny, but when push comes to shove, the administration may not dictate the terms of a hearing in our hearing room.”
By C. Ryan Barber
6 minute read
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