December 20, 2018 | National Law Journal
FBI Director Wray Banked $14M From King & Spalding Since 2016Christopher Wray, whose latest financial disclosure was made available this month, had been a King & Spalding partner for 12 years up until his departure in August 2017.
By C. Ryan Barber
4 minute read
December 19, 2018 | National Law Journal
Don't Assume Anything From Your Sentencing Judge, and Other Takeaways: Flynn EditionIt was clear Michael Flynn's sentencing was going to be far from simple shortly after he walked into a federal courtroom Tuesday.
By C. Ryan Barber | Ellis Kim
6 minute read
December 19, 2018 | National Law Journal
Judge Emmet Sullivan Just Wrecked Trump's New Asylum Restrictions"Because it is the will of Congress—not the whims of the executive—that determines the standard for expedited removal, the court finds that those policies are unlawful," Sullivan wrote in Wednesday's 107-page ruling.
By C. Ryan Barber
5 minute read
December 19, 2018 | Litigation Daily
Judge Sullivan Just Wrecked Trump's New Asylum Restrictions"Because it is the will of Congress—not the whims of the executive—that determines the standard for expedited removal, the court finds that those policies are unlawful," Sullivan wrote in Wednesday's 107-page ruling.
By C. Ryan Barber
5 minute read
December 18, 2018 | Law.com
Compliance Hot Spots: U.S. Execs Fret About China | Sanctions Drive New Lobbying | New Suit Against FINRA | Who Got the Work & MoreThe arrest of a Huawei executive in Canada amid escalating trade and diplomatic tensions is keeping international lawyers busy—fielding calls about US executive travel. Plus: our weekly roundup of Who Got the Work and compliance and government affairs headlines that caught our eye. Thanks for reading!
By C. Ryan Barber
10 minute read
December 18, 2018 | National Law Journal
Ex-Brownstein Hyatt Lobbyist Poised to Lead U.S. Interior After Zinke DepartsBernhardt, who led Brownstein's natural resources law practice, last year reported on a financial disclosure receiving $953,085 in partnership income from the firm, one of Washington's top lobbying outfits.
By Mike Scarcella | C. Ryan Barber
4 minute read
December 18, 2018 | National Law Journal
Judge Emmet Sullivan Delays Flynn Sentencing After Threatening PrisonThe surprise development came after Sullivan offered to give Flynn more time to consider his decision to plead guilty to lying to investigators probing Russia's interference in the 2016 election.
By Ellis Kim | C. Ryan Barber
4 minute read
December 17, 2018 | National Law Journal
Who Is Emmet Sullivan, the Judge Who Will Sentence Michael Flynn?U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan made headlines recently when he ordered the U.S. government to turn around a plane that was carrying a woman whose asylum case was still pending in court. Here's a lot more to know about the judge.
By Ellis Kim | C. Ryan Barber
6 minute read
December 14, 2018 | National Law Journal
DC Circuit Secrecy Keeps Apparent Mueller Grand Jury Fight Under WrapsIn a remarkable step, the fifth floor of the courthouse was closed to the public in an effort to keep the proceedings secret.
By Ellis Kim | C. Ryan Barber
4 minute read
December 14, 2018 | Litigation Daily
Locked-Down DC Circuit Keeps Apparent Mueller Grand Jury Fight Under WrapsIn a remarkable step, the fifth floor of the courthouse was closed to the public in an effort to keep the proceedings secret.
By Ellis Kim and C. Ryan Barber
4 minute read
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