C. Ryan Barber
C. Ryan Barber, based in Washington, covers government affairs and regulatory compliance. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter: @cryanbarber
January 17, 2020 | National Law Journal
An 80s Prom King Costume, Designer Clothes and a Gold Pinkie Ring: Former Morrison & Foerster Employee Accused of Misusing Firm's Credit CardA spokesperson for the firm stated the "actions did not impact any of the firm's clients. We are fully cooperating with law enforcement on this matter."
By C. Ryan Barber
6 minute read
January 15, 2020 | National Law Journal
Sentencing of Iranian Agents in DC Touches on Global TensionOn Wednesday, the subject of the FBI's surveillance, Ahmadreza Doostdar, was sentenced to more than three years in prison for serving as an illegal agent of Iran, concluding a prosecution in Washington that addressed the global tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
By C. Ryan Barber
5 minute read
January 14, 2020 | National Law Journal
Michael Flynn Wants to Scrap His Guilty Plea Ahead of SentencingFederal prosecutors this month said they were recommending a prison sentence of up to six months for the former Trump national security adviser.
By C. Ryan Barber
4 minute read
January 14, 2020 | Law.com
Compliance Hot Spots: 'Endemic Problem' at SEC | Greenberg Traurig Snags Mueller Lawyer | Amazon Will Seek PI in Cloud Case | FDA Warns of 'Unprecedented' Discovery DemandWelcome to Compliance Hot Spots, our weekly Law.com briefing on white-collar, regulatory and compliance. We're looking today at whistleblower delays at the SEC, and scroll down for Who Got the Work, all the new moves and much more. Thanks, always, for reading!
By C. Ryan Barber | Mike Scarcella
8 minute read
January 10, 2020 | National Law Journal
Surveillance Court Picks Ex-DOJ Leader David Kris to Review FBI Reforms"The FBI is committed to working with the court and DOJ to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the FISA process," FBI Director Christopher Wray told the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court in a declaration Friday.
By C. Ryan Barber
5 minute read
January 10, 2020 | National Law Journal
'There's an Opportunity Here:' At FISA Court, New Judge Takes Charge as Justice Dept. Comes Under ScrutinyU.S. District Judge James Boasberg's appointment as presiding judge of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court in Washington comes as the U.S. Justice Department faces new scrutiny over Russia-related surveillance measures.
By C. Ryan Barber
9 minute read
January 09, 2020 | National Law Journal
Matt Miner, Leading DOJ Criminal Division Lawyer, Returns to Morgan LewisMiner said he hopes the Justice Department continues a push to spell out its approach to corporate enforcement "because policies without having that backend demonstration of the benefit can ring hollow."
By C. Ryan Barber
5 minute read
January 07, 2020 | Law.com
Compliance Hot Spots: 'Suspicious Activity Reports' at SCOTUS | Cooley's Big New Hire | DOJ Closes Uber Probe | FTC Goes Solo at High Court | Who Got the WorkWelcome to Compliance Hot Spots, our white-collar and regulatory Law.com briefing. Scroll down for a report on new U.S. Supreme Court action between an investment advisor and Fidelity. Plus: the FTC's going solo at the high court, and DOJ's closed its Uber probe. Thanks for reading!
By C. Ryan Barber | Mike Scarcella
9 minute read
January 07, 2020 | National Law Journal
Feds Seek Prison for Michael Flynn, Reversing Earlier Support for Leniency"It is clear that the defendant has not learned his lesson," prosecutors said in the new filing Tuesday. "He has behaved as though the law does not apply to him, and as if there are no consequences for his actions."
By C. Ryan Barber
5 minute read
January 03, 2020 | National Law Journal
Things Got Pretty Weird Between Neomi Rao and Doug Letter During the Mueller Grand Jury HearingArguments delved into a make-believe gunfight and a potential government shutdown over redacted grand jury materials.
By Jacqueline Thomsen | C. Ryan Barber
6 minute read
