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July 25, 2018 | National Law Journal

How WilmerHale's Carl Nichols Got Trump's Nod for DC Federal Trial Bench

Carl Nichols recounts taking a call from the White House last year. Plus: Inside the regulatory and litigation partner's financial disclosure.

By Mike Scarcella | C. Ryan Barber

6 minute read

July 25, 2018 | National Law Journal

Catch Up With a Paul Hastings Lobbyist on Crypto, Cannabis & More

What's on Paul Hastings lobbyist Dina Ellis Rochkind's plate? Some of the most cutting-edge regulatory issues around—cryptocurrency, financial technology and cannabis. Catch up here.

By C. Ryan Barber

2 minute read

July 24, 2018 | Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: Crypto & Cannabis Lobbying | Script Flipped on Big Tech | Plus: Latest Promotions and New Hires

Catch up with Dina Ellis Rochkind of Paul Hastings about what's on her plate these days: cryptocurrency, blockchain and cannabis. Plus: meet the Brownstein Hyatt partner in Colorado who is the Trump's pick for U.S. attorney. Thanks for reading Compliance Hot Spots.

By C. Ryan Barber

4 minute read

July 23, 2018 | National Law Journal

Blockchain Cyber-Defense Startup Sues Investor After Partnership Talks Sour

The complaint in Washington's federal trial court details the downfall of a relationship that drew close interest from the blockchain and cryptocurrency community—only to sour. A team from Winston & Strawn represents plaintiff Gladius Network LLC in its suit against Krypton Capital.

By C. Ryan Barber

1 minute read

July 20, 2018 | National Law Journal

CFPB Reaches $30M Settlement With TCF National Bank

The settlement is the CFPB's first in a pending case under the tenure of the CFPB's interim leader, Mick Mulvaney, who has criticized past enforcement actions for “pushing the envelope.”

By C. Ryan Barber

2 minute read

July 19, 2018 | National Law Journal

'Lawyerly and Limited': Trump's CFPB Nominee Frustrates Democrats at Senate Hearing

In a nearly three-hour confirmation hearing, Kathy Kraninger rankled Democrats over responses to their queries. “I am trying to get an answer from you, and I just can't,” said Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii.

By C. Ryan Barber

1 minute read

July 18, 2018 | National Law Journal

Magistrate Judge Orders Accused Russian Agent Held Pending Trial

A federal magistrate judge in Washington ordered Maria Butina detained pending trial on charges she served as a covert agent for Moscow while living in the United States.

By C. Ryan Barber | Ellis Kim

3 minute read

July 17, 2018 | Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: To Self Report or Not? Plus, Papa John's Orders Up Big Law

Here's your weekly look at need-to-know news in the world of compliance, enforcement and government affairs.

By C. Ryan Barber

3 minute read

July 17, 2018 | National Law Journal

Sidley Austin's Peter Keisler Takes on More Formal Role for AT&T in Antitrust Appellate Battle

As the AT&T's defense against a Justice Department antitrust challenge advances into a Washington appeals court, Keisler is set to assume a more formal role.

By C. Ryan Barber

3 minute read

July 16, 2018 | National Law Journal

The Trump Administration Delayed Several Obama-Era Rules. In One Case, That Tactic Has Cost the Government

In the early months of the Trump administration, federal agencies embarked on their new deregulation drive by delaying several rules finalized in the waning months of President Barack Obama's term. A year later, that approach has cost the federal government in at least one case.

By C. Ryan Barber

3 minute read