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July 03, 2018 | National Law Journal

Brett Kavanaugh on Good Judging: 'Don't Be a Jerk'

Brett Kavanaugh's spoken regularly to law students and at various law-themed events over the years, telling audiences about his experience working in the George W. Bush White House and about his time on the D.C. Circuit. Here are some video clips.

By C. Ryan Barber | Ellis Kim

2 minute read

July 03, 2018 | National Law Journal

Mulvaney's CFPB News Releases Embrace Industry's Yearning for Soft Touch

“Without question, the press release can be the single most upsetting thing to a company or individuals when they settle these matters,” said Venable partner Allyson Baker.

By C. Ryan Barber

1 minute read

June 29, 2018 | National Law Journal

Feds Can Use Suspect's Biometrics to Unlock Digital Devices, DC Judge Says

"Like other courts addressing similar issues, this court is mindful of the important privacy interests at stake when government accesses information on a digital device," G. Michael Harvey, a federal magistrate in Washington, said in a newly unsealed ruling.

By C. Ryan Barber

1 minute read

June 28, 2018 | National Law Journal

SEC, Testing Power, Wants More Discretion to Set Whistleblower Awards

The SEC voted 3-2 to push the proposal out for public comment, with the two Democratic commissioners dissenting over concerns that the changes would undercut the whistleblower program and bring improper considerations into future award decisions.

By C. Ryan Barber

1 minute read

June 27, 2018 | National Law Journal

What Lawyers and Advocate Groups Are Saying About Kennedy Calling It Quits

Advocates and lawyers on both sides of the political spectrum found aspects of Kennedy's record to scorn and to appreciate.

By C. Ryan Barber

2 minute read

June 27, 2018 | National Law Journal

US Appeals Court Won't Force Former GC to Testify at Grand Jury

“Declining to hold the government to the terms of an agreement it struck would discourage private entities from cooperating with the government in the future," the 4th Circuit said Wednesday.

By C. Ryan Barber

1 minute read

June 26, 2018 | Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: New Reality for Corporate Tipsters | 'Culture Is Collective' | Lisa Rickard on GC Challenges

We've got new observations from the SEC's whistleblower chief on the state of play for corporate tipsters, and SEC Chairman Jay Clayton offers thoughts on corporate culture. Scroll down for Lisa Rickard's observations on GC challenges, and to see who got the work in some of the big new cases.

By C. Ryan Barber

3 minute read

June 25, 2018 | National Law Journal

What the C-Suite Needs to Know About FCPA Prosecutions

“The idea that they're not going heavy against the C-suite is nuts. They are. And it's got a deterrent effect. But that's not to say they won't go for sales reps and other people down the chain," Arent Fox's M. Scott Peeler said.

By C. Ryan Barber

2 minute read

June 25, 2018 | National Law Journal

Reed Smith Bolsters Readiness in Russia Case, Adding Appellate Duo

Reed Smith appellate partners James Martin and Colin Wrabley are joining the firm's court work in a Russia-related case in Washington brought by special counsel Robert Mueller III.

By C. Ryan Barber

1 minute read

June 22, 2018 | National Law Journal

Paul Manafort's Losing Streak Deepens in Washington Court

U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson of the District of Columbia sent Trump's former campaign manager to jail last week, pending trial, and in the span of two days refused to dismiss several charges.

By C. Ryan Barber

1 minute read