Jacqueline Thomsen

July 19, 2021 | National Law Journal

Lawyers like Bill Barr and Kellyanne Conway haven't faced discipline after complaints were filed against them. But the election lawsuits have judges and disciplinary officials weighing penalties.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

10 minute read

July 16, 2021 | National Law Journal

"A law license does not confer unfounded prerogatives to file objectively, legally frivolous lawsuits, built on a copy-and-paste conspiracy theory derived largely from a pillow salesman, aimed at undermining a legitimate presidential election," Kaplan Hecker & Fink partner Joshua Matz said.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

5 minute read

July 16, 2021 | Law.com

This week's big legal news was the six-hour sanctions hearing for the Trump-allied lawyers over a Michigan lawsuit that sought to overturn last year's election results—but the virtual hearing is raising interesting questions.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

9 minute read

July 14, 2021 | National Law Journal

The House general counsel's office is down from 11 to six attorneys after several departures, including that of deputy general counsel Megan Barbero.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

6 minute read

July 13, 2021 | National Law Journal

"In particular, the perspectives of public defenders and civil rights lawyers have been historically under-represented in our courts; Ms. Cobb would bring both," wrote the former prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney's Office in D.C.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

4 minute read

July 13, 2021 | National Law Journal

Parker said during her confirmation process that she believes judges should show "a continuous display of respect for all participants in the judicial process, open-mindedness, impartiality, and humility."

By Jacqueline Thomsen

7 minute read

July 12, 2021 | National Law Journal

"How could any of you, as officers of the court, present this affidavit?" U.S. District Judge Linda Parker asked during the hearing.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

7 minute read

July 09, 2021 | National Law Journal

Sidney Powell and Lin Wood are among the lawyers a federal judge has ordered to appear in court Monday, as Michigan officials seek their potential disbarment.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

9 minute read

July 08, 2021 | National Law Journal

One lawyer said it's "more likely than not DOJ concludes it is bound by existing case precedent and internal guidelines to intervene" and defend Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Alabama, from the lawsuit.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

9 minute read

July 07, 2021 | National Law Journal

Among the attorneys on the complaint is John Coale, who was involved in litigation against big tobacco companies in the 1990s.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

4 minute read