C. Ryan Barber

May 21, 2020 | National Law Journal

The Michael Flynn dispute in the D.C. Circuit tees up a fresh clash over the role federal trial judges play in presiding over criminal prosecutions.

By C. Ryan Barber

7 minute read

May 21, 2020 | National Law Journal

The bulk of the campaign's April legal spending went to Harder LLP, a firm that has threatened and sued media companies on Trump's behalf.

By C. Ryan Barber

4 minute read

May 20, 2020 | National Law Journal

The Seventh Circuit's order Wednesday marked the second time in days that a federal appeals panel had ruled against the U.S. Small Business Administration in disputes over whether adult clubs can seek COVID-19 loan relief.

By C. Ryan Barber

5 minute read

May 19, 2020 | Law.com

Welcome to Compliance Hot Spots. Inside the wild ride over coronavirus relief. Who got the work: Arnold & Porter advocates for Argentina, and three former KPMG audit partners settle SEC claims. Scroll down for compliance headlines, notable moves and more. Thanks for reading!

By C. Ryan Barber

10 minute read

May 19, 2020 | National Law Journal

U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan's set July 16 for oral argument on DOJ's motion to dismiss the Flynn case. Flynn, meanwhile, has gone to the D.C. Circuit in a bid to force the trial court to grant the government's motion to ditch the prosecution.

By Mike Scarcella | C. Ryan Barber

7 minute read

May 18, 2020 | National Law Journal

The Harvard law grad and former white-collar partner would take over a U.S. attorney's office reeling from leadership questions in recent months.

By C. Ryan Barber

5 minute read

May 15, 2020 | National Law Journal

In the Michael Flynn case, the appointment of Debevoise's John Gleeson, a former federal trial judge and prosecutor, was deemed an extraordinary move matching the "exceptional motion the government made to dismiss" Flynn's case, one white-collar lawyer said. "We're kind of in uncharted waters here."

By C. Ryan Barber

9 minute read

May 13, 2020 | National Law Journal

Just days ago, John Gleeson of Debevoise co-authored an op-ed that noted U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan could reject the Justice Department's motion to dismiss the Flynn case and hand down a sentence.

By C. Ryan Barber

4 minute read

May 12, 2020 | National Law Journal

The defense lawyers urged U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan to dismiss the case "immediately," telling the court: "No further delay should be tolerated or any further expense caused to him and his defense." Sullivan has opened a door to amicus briefing, as the Barr Justice Department's move has drawn widespread condemnation.

By C. Ryan Barber

9 minute read

May 12, 2020 | Law.com

Welcome to Compliance Hot Spots, the Law.com briefing focused on white-collar enforcement, risk and compliance and regulatory trends. Your feedback is appreciated, and thanks for reading.

By C. Ryan Barber

7 minute read