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February 13, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Judge: Prosecutors Not Bound by Manafort Plea Agreement

Jackson's ruling does not resolve what benefit, if any, Manafort will receive at the time he is sentenced.

By C. Ryan Barber

3 minute read

February 13, 2019 | National Law Journal

Skadden's DOJ Deal Is Off-Limits for Russian Company Claiming Mueller Abuses

U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich rejected a bid by Concord Management to explore how the Skadden law firm inked a civil settlement over alleged foreign-lobbying violations.

By C. Ryan Barber

5 minute read

February 13, 2019 | Litigation Daily

Judge Says Skadden's DOJ Deal Is Off-Limits for Russian Company Claiming Mueller Abuses

U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich rejected a bid by Concord Management to explore how the Skadden law firm inked a civil settlement over alleged foreign-lobbying violations.

By C. Ryan Barber

4 minute read

February 13, 2019 | International Edition

Skadden's DOJ Deal Is Off-Limits for Russian Company Claiming Mueller Abuses

U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich rejected a bid by Concord Management to explore how the Skadden law firm inked a civil settlement over alleged foreign-lobbying violations.

By Mike Scarcella

4 minute read

February 12, 2019 | Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: DOJ Defends FTC Staff Advisory Opinions | Tax Law Spurs Law Firm Work | Cannabis Lobbying Blitz | All the New Moves

The US Justice Department is urging the Supreme Court to turn down a challenge to the informal agency guidance issued by FTC staff. Plus: the Trump administration's tax law has been a great boon for... lawyers. Scroll down for our epic moves list. Thanks for reading!

By C. Ryan Barber

8 minute read

February 11, 2019 | National Law Journal

Inside the Alcohol Industry's Lobbying Blitz on Cannabis

The lobbying boom, mainly involving trade associations, comes as the alcohol industry considers whether the booming legalized marijuana business represents a competitor or corollary.

By C. Ryan Barber

10 minute read

February 10, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'Your Five Minutes Is Up,' Whitaker Tells Leading House Democrat: Highlights From Hearing

After the opening questions, Matt Whitaker said he was a “little surprised” the discussion hadn't yet turned to the Justice Department's efforts on violent crime, the opioid crisis, religious liberty and free speech on college campuses.

By C. Ryan Barber

7 minute read

February 08, 2019 | National Law Journal

'Your Five Minutes Is Up,' Matt Whitaker Tells Leading House Democrat: Highlights From the Hearing

After the opening questions, Matt Whitaker said he was a “little surprised” the discussion hadn't yet turned to the Justice Department's efforts on violent crime, the opioid crisis, religious liberty and free speech on college campuses.

By C. Ryan Barber

8 minute read

February 05, 2019 | Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: SEC's Ex-Whistleblower Chief Raises Concerns | A 'Never Trump' Saga | Trends in DPAs | Who Got the Work

The former head of the SEC's whistleblower team has some thoughts on the Trump-era commission's move to restrict awards. Plus: we've got the back story on how a Covington partner won, then lost, the ZTE compliance monitorship. Scroll down for Who Got the Work, moves and more. Thanks for reading!

By C. Ryan Barber

10 minute read

February 05, 2019 | National Law Journal

Mueller's Team Touts Skadden's 'Extensive' Cooperation in Foreign-Lobbying Case

Prosecutors are trying to block an indicted Russian company, represented by a team from Reed Smith, from prying into the government's recent civil settlement with Skadden over its advocacy for Ukraine.

By C. Ryan Barber

4 minute read