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.
September 05, 2017 | National Law Journal
Thorny Battles Loom for Lawsuits Against Trump's DACA RepealAttorney General Jeff Sessions announced Tuesday that the Department of Homeland Security will phase out the program, but will not cancel any existing work permits.
By Cogan Schneier
6 minute read
September 02, 2017 | National Law Journal
Wilson Measures Success One Life at a TimeBenjamin Wilson doesn't measure success by wins and losses in the courtroom. Instead, when asked about his career, the chairman of Beveridge & Diamond talks about the young lawyers he's helped.
By Cogan Schneier
3 minute read
September 01, 2017 | National Law Journal
3 Things to Know About the Trump Lawyers' Memos to MuellerNews reports indicate the president's lawyers submitted legal arguments to the special counsel and his team about why the president cannot be charged with obstruction of justice and claimed fired FBI Director Jim Comey is an unreliable witness.
By Cogan Schneier
5 minute read
September 01, 2017 | National Law Journal
Civil Rights Groups to Lawmakers: Jones Day Partner 'Ill-Equipped' for DOJ PostA letter signed by 77 civil rights groups criticized Eric Dreiband's positions on equal pay and workplace discrimination, as well as his record as general counsel at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under President George W. Bush.
By Cogan Schneier
26 minute read
August 30, 2017 | National Law Journal
After Disclosure Failure, DC Judge Wants List of Trump Voter Commission DocsDepartment of Justice lawyer Elizabeth Shapiro apologized to the judge for the "confusion" over what was required of the commission.
By Cogan Schneier
11 minute read
August 29, 2017 | National Law Journal
Despite Drugmaker's Exclusivity, DC Court Upholds Abilify CompetitorThe ruling could reinforce an existing option for drugmakers to get around periods of exclusivity.
By Cogan Schneier
14 minute read
August 29, 2017 | National Law Journal
DC Circuit Nixes Gary Johnson, Jill Stein Antitrust Claims Over 2012 DebatesIn one of her last opinions before retiring in two days, Judge Janice Rogers Brown said Johnson and Stein didn't have standing to bring antitrust claims over their exclusion from the 2012 presidential debates.
By Cogan Schneier
9 minute read
August 28, 2017 | National Law Journal
'What Universe Does That Come From?' Key Questions From 9th Circuit Travel Ban HearingA three-judge panel at the Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments Monday over whether a lower court's ruling allowing grandparents and other family members of U.S. residents to enter the country was wrongly decided.
By Cogan Schneier
11 minute read
August 28, 2017 | National Law Journal
Big Law Takes On the Trans Military BanTwo lawsuits were filed Monday against President Donald Trump's ban on transgender people serving in the military, with help from firms like Kirkland & Ellis and Covington & Burling.
By Cogan Schneier
12 minute read
August 25, 2017 | National Law Journal
7th Circuit Says 'Utterly Worthless' Subway Footlong Settlement Has No MeatThe federal appeals court said the settlement agreement only served to enrich plaintiffs lawyers.
By Cogan Schneier
7 minute read
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