January 15, 2019 | Law.com
Compliance Hot Spots: SEC Gag Order Faces Challenge | Quinn Emanuel's Big New Hire | Law Firm Perspective on the Shutdown | Plus: Who Got the Work & MoreThe Cato Institute's going to court challenging the SEC's gag rule—and we've got some early thinking from a member of the defense bar about what's at stake. Plus: what's the shutdown mean for law firm business? And scroll down for Who Got the Work, moves and much more. Thanks for reading!
By C. Ryan Barber
9 minute read
January 15, 2019 | National Law Journal
Bill Barr Vows to 'Diligently' Prosecute Fraud Law He Once Called an 'Abomination'Trump's attorney general nominee vowed to “diligently enforce the False Claims Act.”
By C. Ryan Barber
5 minute read
January 15, 2019 | National Law Journal
William Barr Won't Commit to Recusing From Russia InvestigationBarr, a Kirkland & Ellis counsel who previously led the Justice Department under the George H.W. Bush administration, said he would make the decision to oversee special counsel Robert Mueller III's probe in “good faith.”
By Ellis Kim | C. Ryan Barber
5 minute read
January 09, 2019 | National Law Journal
Rod Rosenstein's Tumultuous Ride as DOJ's No. 2: HighlightsRosenstein, who will reportedly resign once William Barr is confirmed as attorney general, has been a lightning rod for criticism during his two years as DAG.
By C. Ryan Barber | Ellis Kim
6 minute read
January 09, 2019 | Litigation Daily
Rod Rosenstein's Tumultuous Ride as DOJ's No. 2Rosenstein, who will reportedly resign once William Barr is confirmed as attorney general, has been a lightning rod for criticism during his two years as DAG.
By C. Ryan Barber and Ellis Kim
6 minute read
January 08, 2019 | Law.com
Compliance Hot Spots: US House Cranks Up for Investigations | Emerging Regulatory Risks | Latest Lobbying Registrations and Who Got the WorkUS House Democrats aren't just posturing. They're hiring. Plus: our regulatory and compliance news roundup, spotlighting emerging regulatory risks, the latest lobbying filings and more. Scroll down for new moves and firm announcements. Thanks for reading!
By C. Ryan Barber
10 minute read
January 08, 2019 | National Law Journal
Manafort Lawyers Botch Redactions, Revealing Details on Alleged Trump ContactsDefense lawyers said prosecutors were overblowing a text message exchange cited as proof that Manafort tried to mislead investigators.
By Ellis Kim | C. Ryan Barber
6 minute read
January 04, 2019 | National Law Journal
US House Democrats Just Made It Easier for Investigators to Depose WitnessesFor a decade now, US House rules required a member to be present for a deposition. Not anymore.
By C. Ryan Barber
6 minute read
January 03, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Joe Lieberman Is Registered as a Lobbyist, But Not to LobbyLieberman's disclosure registering him as a lobbyist for the Chinese telecom ZTE put a fresh spotlight on the blurry lines that define reportable lobbying activity in the Washington influence market.
By C. Ryan Barber
6 minute read
January 03, 2019 | National Law Journal
The Curious Case of Joe Lieberman's Work as a Lobbyist Who Isn't 'Advocating'Lieberman's disclosure registering him as a lobbyist for the Chinese telecom ZTE put a fresh spotlight on the blurry lines that define reportable lobbying activity in the Washington influence market.
By C. Ryan Barber
6 minute read
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