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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January 16, 2018 | National Law Journal

No Trial Date Yet: What To Know After the Latest Manafort Hearing

In a hearing Tuesday, Judge Amy Berman Jackson said the criminal trial for the former Trump campaign chairman and his deputy might not begin for months.

By Cogan Schneier |

5 minute read

January 12, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'Enough is Enough': Laundry Tech Company Hit With $1M Judgment for Contempt, Legal Fees

The judge held the defendant in contempt for blatantly violating his order and making repeated "frivolous" arguments.

By Cogan Schneier

4 minute read

January 11, 2018 | National Law Journal

Medical Charity Brings First Amendment Challenge Against HHS

The charity alleges HHS issued an advisory opinion that prohibits it from communicating with companies about treatment options for patients.

By Cogan Schneier

4 minute read

January 11, 2018 | The Recorder

Bed Bug Infestation Ends in $3.5 Million Jury Verdict

A jury returned a $3.5 million verdict in the lawsuit against a large apartment complex in Los Angeles.

By Cogan Schneier |

3 minute read

January 11, 2018 | Law.com

In Bed Bug Suit, California Lawyer Scores Record Multimillion Dollar Verdict

A jury returned a $3.5 million verdict in the lawsuit against a large apartment complex in Los Angeles.

By Cogan Schneier |

3 minute read

January 10, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

Democrats Press Fifth Circuit Nominee on Sexual Harassment Decisions

Senators repeatedly asked U.S. District Judge Kurt Engelhardt about his decisions tossing several sexual harassment cases.

By Cogan Schneier

6 minute read

January 09, 2018 | National Law Journal

New Additions to Senate Committee Fuel Hope for Greater Focus on Diversity in Judicial Nominees

Sens. Kamala Harris and Cory Booker are only the second and third African-Americans to be appointed to the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee, which oversees judicial nominations.

By Cogan Schneier |

4 minute read

January 09, 2018 | The Recorder

Harris to Join Feinstein on Senate Judiciary, Fueling Hopes for Diverse Nominees

Sens. Kamala Harris and Cory Booker are only the second and third African-Americans to be appointed to the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee, which oversees judicial nominations.

By Cogan Schneier |

4 minute read

January 09, 2018 | National Law Journal

'Don't Talk,' and Other Advice for Trump From White-Collar Lawyers

Media reports Monday indicated President Donald Trump may sit down for a voluntary interview with the special counsel's team within weeks.

By Cogan Schneier |

7 minute read

January 08, 2018 | National Law Journal

Citing Trump Ties, Fusion GPS Asks New U.S. Judge to Mull Recusal in Subpoena Fight

Lawyers for the firm behind the so-called Russia Dossier want Judge Trevor McFadden to consider recusing from their subpoena battle in a defamation case.

By Cogan Schneier |

4 minute read

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