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November 20, 2018 | Law.com

Two whistleblower specialists talk with us about the SEC's latest report showing a surge in tips reported to the agency. Plus: our compliance roundup has two new surveys about regulatory and compliance matters. Scroll down for Who Got the Work, and much more.

By C. Ryan Barber

9 minute read

November 20, 2018 | National Law Journal

Matthew Whitaker, the acting U.S. attorney general, filed financial reports at Main Justice showing income of more than $1 million in recent years from the right-leaning Foundation for Accountability & Civic Trust. Whitaker was also a paid commentator on CNN, where he regularly bashed the special counsel's Russia investigation.

By C. Ryan Barber

4 minute read

November 19, 2018 | National Law Journal

“The U.S. Senate has not consented to Mr. Whitaker serving in any office within the federal government, let alone the highest office of the DOJ," three U.S. Senate Democrats said in a complaint Monday in Washington federal court.

By C. Ryan Barber

5 minute read

November 19, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

“The U.S. Senate has not consented to Mr. Whitaker serving in any office within the federal government, let alone the highest office of the DOJ," three U.S. Senate Democrats said in a complaint Monday in Washington federal court.

By C. Ryan Barber

6 minute read

November 16, 2018 | National Law Journal

U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly based his decision largely on a 1977 decision by the Washington federal appeals court, establishing that the White House must provide due process when revoking a reporter's press credentials.

By C. Ryan Barber

5 minute read

November 16, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly based his decision largely on a 1977 decision by the Washington federal appeals court, establishing that the White House must provide due process when revoking a reporter's press credentials.

By C. Ryan Barber

4 minute read

November 15, 2018 | National Law Journal

U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich, a Trump appointee to the Washington federal trial bench, for a second time has shut down Concord Management's moves to dismiss Mueller charges.

By C. Ryan Barber

4 minute read

November 15, 2018 | Litigation Daily

U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich, a Trump appointee to the Washington federal trial bench, for a second time has shut down Concord Management's moves to dismiss Mueller charges.

By C. Ryan Barber

4 minute read

November 14, 2018 | National Law Journal

U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly, a Trump appointee to the federal trial bench, heard arguments for about two hours in a packed courtroom. Kelly said he planned to issue a ruling by Thursday afternoon.

By C. Ryan Barber

4 minute read

November 13, 2018 | Law.com

This week we're talking to congressional investigations specialists about their expectations on the uptick in investigations—plus: more firms are hiring former counsel on Capitol Hill. Scroll down for Who Got the Work and a roundup of compliance headlines that caught my eye. Thanks for reading!

By C. Ryan Barber

11 minute read