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Ellis Kim

Ellis Kim

July 31, 2018 | National Law Journal

Paul Manafort Misplaced Trust in Rick Gates, Defense Attorneys Say

Opening statements likely foreshadow a defense strategy that will focus on discrediting Rick Gates, who's expected to be a key witness against the former Trump campaign chairman.

By Ellis Kim

1 minute read

July 30, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Giuliani, in Flurry of Comments, Offers Clues to Trump Team's Evolving Claims

The former New York City mayor's latest claims about the legal status of collusion finds an incredulous audience with former prosecutors and attorneys.

By Colby Hamilton | Ellis Kim

5 minute read

July 30, 2018 | National Law Journal

Trump Watch: Can a Trial Judge Gag Order Trump? And More Moves at the White House Counsel Office

Deputy White House counsel Stefan Passantino is the latest attorney to leave the office.

By Ellis Kim

2 minute read

July 27, 2018 | National Law Journal

Prosecutors Release Witness List on Eve of Manafort Trial

The list includes a former Winston & Strawn attorney who has mostly made his name as a Democratic political consultant.

By Ellis Kim

1 minute read

July 27, 2018 | Law.com

Trump Watch: Shake-Up at White House Counsel Office | Can a Trial Judge Gag Order Trump?

Deputy White House counsel Stefan Passantino is the latest attorney to leave the office.

By Ellis Kim

2 minute read

July 25, 2018 | National Law Journal

Read the Decision: Judge OKs State AGs' Emoluments Case Against Trump

U.S. District Judge Peter Messitte of the District of Maryland denied a motion to dismiss the lawsuit Wednesday, rejecting the government's narrow reading of the term “emoluments” in the Constitution's foreign and domestic emoluments clauses.

By Ellis Kim

1 minute read

July 25, 2018 | National Law Journal

Prosecutors Fear Defense Attorney May Spill Details in Alleged Russian Agent Case

Prosecutors asked for a protection order Wednesday before turning over documents to the attorney representing Maria Butina, citing his frequent cable news appearances.

By Ellis Kim

1 minute read

July 23, 2018 | National Law Journal

Federal Judge Postpones Start of Paul Manafort's Trial

U.S. District Judge T.S. Ellis III did not give a reason for the ruling, which came after defense attorneys said they need more time to review documents turned over by prosecutors.

By Ellis Kim

2 minute read

July 20, 2018 | Law.com

Trump Watch: Who is Maria Butina's Lawyer? | Plus, Manafort Readies for Trial in Virginia

Attorney Robert Driscoll is known for his work handling political situations.

By Ellis Kim

2 minute read

July 19, 2018 | National Law Journal

Ryan Bounds, Trumps Ninth Circuit Nominee, Withdrawn From Senate Floor Vote

Both of Bounds' home-state senators, Democrats Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, opposed his nomination.

By Ellis Kim | Ross Todd

3 minute read