January 15, 2019 | National Law Journal
William Barr Won't Commit to Recusing From Russia InvestigationBarr, a Kirkland & Ellis counsel who previously led the Justice Department under the George H.W. Bush administration, said he would make the decision to oversee special counsel Robert Mueller III's probe in “good faith.”
By Ellis Kim | C. Ryan Barber
5 minute read
January 15, 2019 | Litigation Daily
AG Nominee Barr Won't Commit to Recusing From Russia InvestigationBarr, a Kirkland & Ellis counsel who previously led the Justice Department under the George H.W. Bush administration, said he would make the decision to oversee special counsel Robert Mueller III's probe in “good faith.”
By Ellis Kim
5 minute read
January 14, 2019 | National Law Journal
Barr Vows Mueller 'Will Be Allowed to Complete His Work'Barr's written testimony states President Donald Trump sought “no assurances, promises, or commitments” in nominating him for U.S. attorney general.
By Ellis Kim
5 minute read
January 14, 2019 | Litigation Daily
Barr Promises Mueller 'Will Be Allowed to Complete His Work'Barr's written testimony states President Donald Trump sought “no assurances, promises, or commitments” in nominating him for U.S. attorney general.
By Ellis Kim
5 minute read
January 14, 2019 | National Law Journal
Kirkland's Bill Barr Reports $1.2M Firm Income on Disclosure for AGBarr said he expects to receive a $50,000 performance-based bonus from Kirkland for his work at the law firm in 2018.
By Ellis Kim
3 minute read
January 09, 2019 | National Law Journal
Rod Rosenstein's Tumultuous Ride as DOJ's No. 2: HighlightsRosenstein, who will reportedly resign once William Barr is confirmed as attorney general, has been a lightning rod for criticism during his two years as DAG.
By C. Ryan Barber | Ellis Kim
6 minute read
January 09, 2019 | Litigation Daily
Rod Rosenstein's Tumultuous Ride as DOJ's No. 2Rosenstein, who will reportedly resign once William Barr is confirmed as attorney general, has been a lightning rod for criticism during his two years as DAG.
By C. Ryan Barber and Ellis Kim
6 minute read
January 08, 2019 | National Law Journal
Manafort Lawyers Botch Redactions, Revealing Details on Alleged Trump ContactsDefense lawyers said prosecutors were overblowing a text message exchange cited as proof that Manafort tried to mislead investigators.
By Ellis Kim | C. Ryan Barber
6 minute read
January 08, 2019 | Litigation Daily
Manafort Lawyers Botch Redactions, Revealing Details on Alleged Trump/ Russia ContactsDefense lawyers said prosecutors were overblowing a text message exchange cited as proof that Manafort tried to mislead investigators.
By Ellis Kim
6 minute read
January 07, 2019 | National Law Journal
'Knock It Off': Judge Upbraids Reed Smith Partner Litigating Mueller CaseReed Smith partner Eric Dubelier, who represents Concord Management and Consulting, raised the prospect that he might no longer represent the company, given the judge's remarks.
By Ellis Kim
3 minute read