August 21, 2018 | National Law Journal
New Jury Note Suggests Verdict Is Near in Paul Manafort TrialJudge Ellis urged the jurors to continue their deliberations and strive for consensus on the 18 charges Manafort is facing.
By C. Ryan Barber | Ellis Kim
4 minute read
August 17, 2018 | National Law Journal
Manafort Judge, Citing Threats, Refuses Media Request for Juror NamesJudge T.S. Ellis said he himself has received threats during the trial.
By C. Ryan Barber
3 minute read
August 16, 2018 | National Law Journal
Manafort Jury's First Questions Included Defining 'Reasonable Doubt'Responding to that request, the judge said the prosecution bore the burden of proving its allegations beyond a reasonable doubt, but not beyond “all possible doubt.”
By C. Ryan Barber and Ellis Kim
3 minute read
August 16, 2018 | Litigation Daily
First Questions from Manafort Jury Include Defining 'Reasonable Doubt'Responding to that request, the judge said the prosecution bore the burden of proving its allegations beyond a reasonable doubt, but not beyond “all possible doubt.”
By C. Ryan Barber | Ellis Kim
3 minute read
August 15, 2018 | National Law Journal
Manafort Defense Goes After Rick Gates' Credibility in ClosingsDefense attorneys described the government as “so desperate” to get Manafort, that they cut a plea deal with Gates that might allow him to walk free.
By C. Ryan Barber | Ellis Kim
5 minute read
August 15, 2018 | Litigation Daily
In Closing Argument, Manafort Defense Goes After Rick Gates' CredibilityDefense attorneys described the government as “so desperate” to get Manafort, that they cut a plea deal with Gates that might allow him to walk free.
By C. Ryan Barber
5 minute read
August 14, 2018 | Law.com
Compliance Hot Spots: Watching This Lawyer-Whistleblower Case | Tesla's Troublesome Tweets | Meet Uber's New Chief Security OfficerAn ex-Morgan Stanley lawyer alleges retaliation after raising FCPA and securities claims. Why we are watching this case and you should, too. Plus: Uber snags ex-DOJ and NSA lawyer Matt Olsen for a top security post. And scroll down for more on Tesla's law firm engagements.
By C. Ryan Barber
9 minute read
August 14, 2018 | National Law Journal
Mueller's Team Used the Few Tools Available to Confront Tough JudgesThe Manafort judge's interventionist style prompted discussions in legal circles and on cable talk shows about whether he had gone too far, with some observers arguing the judge's hands-on approach and regular rebukes against prosecutors would have been fodder for a mistrial if the defense had been on the receiving end.
By C. Ryan Barber
6 minute read
August 14, 2018 | Litigation Daily
Manafort Prosecutors Used the Few Tools Available to Confront Tough JudgesThe Manafort judge's interventionist style prompted discussions in legal circles and on cable talk shows about whether he had gone too far, with some observers arguing the judge's hands-on approach and regular rebukes against prosecutors would have been fodder for a mistrial if the defense had been on the receiving end.
By Mike Scarcella
6 minute read
August 13, 2018 | National Law Journal
Now Paul Manafort's Lawyers Get Their Turn in Virginia Federal CourtU.S. prosecutors rested their case Monday against Paul Manafort, the first Mueller defendant to go to trial. Now it's the defense lawyers' turn in Virginia federal court. We'll learn a lot more Tuesday morning.
By Ellis Kim and C. Ryan Barber
3 minute read
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