Cogan Schneier is a Washington, D.C.-based litigation reporter covering D.C. courts, national litigation trends, the Justice Department and the federal judiciary. She is the author of Trump Watch, an email briefing that covers the Trump administration and its imprint on the law.
December 21, 2017 | National Law Journal
Nearly 700 Law Clerks Tell Judiciary to Reform Sexual Harassment ProceduresHundreds of former and current law clerks have urged judicial officers, including Chief Justice John Roberts, to make meaningful reforms to how the judiciary handles sexual harassment and misconduct complaints.
By Cogan Schneier |
6 minute read
December 18, 2017 | National Law Journal
Judge Blocks Government From Stopping 2 More Undocumented Teens' AbortionsThe government has already appealed the ruling, which was stayed for 24 hours.
By Cogan Schneier |
4 minute read
December 18, 2017 | National Law Journal
Facing Lawsuit, Ex-Judge Urges Court to Strike Law to Protect Child Sexual Abuse VictimsFacing a sexual assault lawsuit, a former federal judge argues the state law allowing his victim to bring the case violates a state constitution.
By Cogan Schneier |
5 minute read
December 18, 2017 | National Law Journal
Trump Judicial Nominee Withdraws After Flunking Senate HearingMatthew Petersen, a nominee for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, could not define basic legal terms in his hearing before the Senate last week.
By Cogan Schneier |
3 minute read
December 15, 2017 | National Law Journal
Meet Matthew Petersen, DC Court Nom Who Flunked Senator's Pop QuizPetersen, an FEC commissioner and former Wiley Rein summer associate, had trouble answering basic legal questions in his hearing this week, like defining motion in limine and Daubert standard.
By Cogan Schneier |
5 minute read
December 14, 2017 | Law.com
Trump's Judge-A-Palooza: A Sneak Peek at Trump WatchThe White House had a record-setting win Thursday with the confirmation of its 12th appellate judge. But there were also losses.
By Cogan Schneier |
6 minute read
December 13, 2017 | National Law Journal
Facing Lawmakers, DAG Rosenstein Goes to Bat for MuellerIn a House hearing Wednesday, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein defended the integrity of Robert Mueller, the special counsel investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election.
By Cogan Schneier |
8 minute read
December 12, 2017 | National Law Journal
Shakespeare Mock Trial Brings Comedic Relief for Judges and LawyersD.C. Circuit Chief Judge Merrick Garland joined several other D.C. federal judges in presiding over appellate arguments in the case of Sebastian and Olivia, from William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night."
By Cogan Schneier | Lisa Helem |
15 minute read
December 12, 2017 | National Law Journal
Former Trump Adviser Carter Page Files Brief in AT&T Antitrust CasePage served as an informal adviser during the 2016 election, and alleges telecommunications companies acted in concert with the government to interfere in last year's elections.
By Cogan Schneier |
8 minute read
December 11, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Judge Admonishes Manafort but Takes No Further Action After Ukrainian Op-EdManafort and his deputy, Rick Gates, appeared before U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson Monday.
By Cogan Schneier |
10 minute read
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