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Cogan Schneier

Cogan Schneier

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.

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December 04, 2017 | National Law Journal

US Supreme Court Allows Trump's 3rd Travel Ban To Go Into Effect

The Supreme Court stayed two lower courts' injunctions against the ban as the Ninth and Fourth Circuits prepare to hear oral arguments this week.

By Cogan Schneier |

6 minute read

December 01, 2017 | Law.com

Flynn-stant Gratification: Trump Watch Indictment Special

It's not what Michael Flynn did, it's what Trump's former national security director potentially knows that has Washington lawyers stirred up.

By Cogan Schneier

7 minute read

December 01, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Mueller Charges Flynn With Lying to Investigators

The special counsel has charged the former National Security Adviser with "willfully and knowingly" making false statements to investigators looking into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

By Cogan Schneier |

2 minute read

December 01, 2017 | National Law Journal

Michael Flynn, Cooperating with Investigators, Pleads Guilty in Mueller Probe

The special counsel has charged the former national security adviser with "willfully and knowingly" making false statements to investigators looking into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Michael Flynn, represented by a Covington & Burling team, pleaded guilty Friday in Washington federal district court.

By Cogan Schneier | C. Ryan Barber |

4 minute read

November 30, 2017 | National Law Journal

Three Things to Know About the Latest Fusion GPS Subpoena Fight

The research firm behind the so-called 'Steele' dossier is fighting a congressional subpoena for its clients' bank record in federal court.

By Cogan Schneier |

4 minute read

November 29, 2017 | National Law Journal

'Blue Slip' Drama Clouds Senate Hearing for 5th and 8th Circuit Nominees

Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee squabbled over the history of blue slip use and obstruction of judicial nominees in their hearing Wednesday.

By Cogan Schneier |

11 minute read

November 28, 2017 | National Law Journal

Kirkland's Clement Leads Archdiocese Lawsuit Against DC Transit Over Christmas Ads

The former solicitor general represents the Washington Archdiocese in the First Amendment lawsuit.

By Cogan Schneier |

3 minute read

November 28, 2017 | National Law Journal

DOJ's Antitrust Allegations 'Wholly Without Merit,' AT&T Tells Court

The telecommunications giant pushed back Tuesday against the Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit.

By Cogan Schneier |

4 minute read

November 28, 2017 | National Law Journal

DOJ Asked to Investigate Election Integrity Commission Chair's Work For Breitbart

The group alleges Kobach was paid to write a column about voter fraud for the far-right publication in violation of a federal conflict of interest law.

By Cogan Schneier |

5 minute read

November 22, 2017 | National Law Journal

Eric Mahr, DOJ Antitrust Litigation Chief, Departs Agency

Director of Litigation Eric Mahr said his departure was planned in advance, and has nothing to do with recent events at the Antitrust Division.

By Cogan Schneier |

11 minute read