C. Ryan Barber, based in Washington, covers government affairs and regulatory compliance. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter: @cryanbarber
January 14, 2021 | National Law Journal
Bolton Wins Chance to Question Trump White House Conduct in Memoir Case"The court does not countenance any individual's decision to short-circuit prepublication review and publicly disseminate potentially classified information. But nor does it wish to free the government from all consequences for potential misconduct," U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth wrote Thursday.
By C. Ryan Barber
4 minute read
January 13, 2021 | National Law Journal
New SEC Whistleblower Rule Threatens Law Firm Compensation, Lawsuit ClaimsLawyers from the litigation boutique Consovoy McCarthy represent whistleblower lawyer and named plaintiff Jordan Thomas of Labaton Sucharow "Now, in the middle of the proverbial football game, the Commission has moved the goal posts on literally hundreds of SEC whistleblowers," the complaint said.
By C. Ryan Barber
6 minute read
January 12, 2021 | Law.com
Compliance Hot Spots: Big Firms Beef Up for Biden Era | Who Got the Work: Boeing Settlement | Judge In Google Case Drops Stock | O'Melveny, Wilmer Lawyers Snag Biden PostsWelcome to Compliance Hot Spots, our weekly snapshot on white-collar, regulatory and compliance news and trends. Thanks for reading! Let's dive in.
By C. Ryan Barber
8 minute read
January 12, 2021 | National Law Journal
After Capitol Riot, DC Federal Prosecutors Prepare for 'Unmatched' Caseload"Given the enormity of the actors we saw, both inside and outside the Capitol, the range of criminal conduct is really … unmatched in any type of scenario that we've seen, the FBI or DOJ," acting U.S. Attorney Michael Sherwin said.
By C. Ryan Barber | Jacqueline Thomsen
6 minute read
January 11, 2021 | National Law Journal
Facebook Picks Up Roy Austin of Harris Wiltshire for New Civil Rights Post"I am excited to join Facebook at this moment when there is a national and global awakening happening around civil rights," Austin, who will be based in Washington, said in a statement.
By C. Ryan Barber
5 minute read
January 08, 2021 | National Law Journal
Chaos at Capitol Raises Stakes for Biden's Top DC Federal Prosecutor Pick"They're going to have a big job on their hands. Speaking from experience, it's not an on-the-job training position," said Channing Phillips, the veteran former federal prosecutor and acting U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.
By C. Ryan Barber
7 minute read
January 07, 2021 | National Law Journal
At 'Critical Time,' Merrick Garland Says He's Eager to Serve as Attorney General"I have loved being a judge, but to serve as attorney general at this critical time—to lead the more than 113,000 dedicated men and women who work in this department to ensure the rule of law—is a calling I am honored and eager to answer," Garland said in his first public remarks since his nomination was announced.
By C. Ryan Barber
6 minute read
January 05, 2021 | Law.com
Compliance Hot Spots: White-Collar Outlook | Legal Fee Requests for Mueller Interviews | Kirkland's New Hires | Who Got the Work | HeadlinesWelcome to Compliance Hot Spots, our weekly snapshot on white-collar, regulatory and compliance news and trends.
By C. Ryan Barber | Mike Scarcella
8 minute read
January 04, 2021 | National Law Journal
Legal Fees for Mueller Witnesses Can Be Reimbursed, DOJ Says in New MemoThe U.S. Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel concluded in a new memo that the attorney general has the power to authorize the reimbursement to current and former government officials who met with Mueller's team.
By C. Ryan Barber
6 minute read
December 30, 2020 | National Law Journal
Barr's Bristling at Career Prosecutors, 'New Normal' for White Collar, Emmet Sullivan in Control: 2020's Top DOJ HeadlinesThere was a game of musical chairs at the top of the U.S. Attorney's Office in the District of Columbia, and COVID-19 would force white-collar lawyers to adopt new ways of doing their work. Here's a look back at some of the headlines that were among the most-read.
By C. Ryan Barber
7 minute read
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