C. Ryan Barber
C. Ryan Barber, based in Washington, covers government affairs and regulatory compliance. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter: @cryanbarber
August 05, 2019 | National Law Journal
DC Judge Questions Continued Secrecy of Mueller ReportU.S. District Judge Reggie Walton expressed concern that secrecy around prosecutorial decisions “undermines even further” the public’s trust in the criminal justice system.
By C. Ryan Barber
4 minute read
August 01, 2019 | National Law Journal
New York Is Barred, for Now, From Handing Over Trump's State Tax ReturnsTrump's suing New York and House Democrats in DC federal district court to block any disclosure of his state tax returns. His case tests New York's "Trust Act."
By C. Ryan Barber
5 minute read
July 30, 2019 | Law.com
Compliance Hot Spots: White-Collar Recruitment | New DOJ Fraud Section Chief | IRS Warns Crypto Holders | Who Got the WorkWhat's the downturn in white-collar enforcement mean for the recruitment of ex-prosecutors? Plus: we're closely following the new CFPB case at the US Supreme Court. Thanks for reading Compliance Hot Spots!
By C. Ryan Barber
8 minute read
July 30, 2019 | National Law Journal
In Trump Tax Returns Case, Lawyers at Odds Over Next Steps"Notwithstanding their best efforts, the parties are unable to reach agreement," Trump's attorneys and lawyers for the U.S. House tell a Washington federal trial judge.
By C. Ryan Barber
6 minute read
July 29, 2019 | National Law Journal
New DC Judge Urges 24-Hour Detente in Trump Tax Returns CaseJudge Carl Nichols, who joined the trial bench just a few weeks ago from Wilmer, faces what he called a "conundrum" in a dispute involving Trump's New York state taxes.
By C. Ryan Barber
5 minute read
July 29, 2019 | National Law Journal
Flynn's Ex-Covington Lawyers Defend Conduct Amid Court ScrutinyTwo Covington & Burling partners, who had been on the Michael Flynn defense team, told a Washington judge Monday they "take very seriously the obligation to protect the interests of a client in connection with any termination of a representation."
By C. Ryan Barber | Mike Scarcella
5 minute read
July 26, 2019 | National Law Journal
Judge Carl Nichols Is Assigned to Trump's Bid to Keep NY Tax Returns SecretThe former WilmerHale partner and clerk to Justice Clarence Thomas was assigned Friday to Trump's new lawsuit. Nichols was confirmed to the bench in May.
By C. Ryan Barber
5 minute read
July 24, 2019 | National Law Journal
Robert Mueller Got Animated Just Once: Defending His Prosecutors“I have been in this business for almost 25 years. And in those 25 years, I have not had occasion, once, to ask somebody about their political affiliation," Mueller said, breaking his hesitation to stray outside his Russia report.
By C. Ryan Barber
5 minute read
July 24, 2019 | National Law Journal
Mueller's Opening Statement: 'My Testimony Will Necessarily Be Limited'"Given my role as a prosecutor, there are reasons why my testimony will necessarily be limited," Mueller said in his opening statement.
By Mike Scarcella | C. Ryan Barber
4 minute read
July 23, 2019 | Law.com
The 4 Reasons Wachtell Says Don't Be Compliance Complacent | Microsoft Is 'Deeply Disappointed' | Firms Eye Ex-Prosecutors | Who Got the WorkThanks for stopping by Compliance Hot Spots! Scroll down for our weekly snapshot of news and analysis in the white-collar and compliance space.
By C. Ryan Barber
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