Jacqueline Thomsen, based in Washington, is a reporter covering D.C. federal courts and the legal side of politics. Contact her at [email protected] and follow her on Twitter @jacq_thomsen.
March 06, 2020 | National Law Journal
'Systemic Problems' & 'Culture of Silence': Lawmakers Challenge Judiciary's Misconduct ReformsThe House Judiciary Committee is raising concerns over new details about the investigation into Judge Carlos Murguia over sexual harassment allegations.
By Jacqueline Thomsen
5 minute read
March 06, 2020 | National Law Journal
Warning of Dramatic 'Upset' of Constitutional Powers, US House Asks Full DC Circuit to Rehear McGahnThe House lawyers say the opinion on former White House counsel Don McGahn's testimony conflicts with D.C. Circuit precedent and undermines Congress' oversight powers.
By Jacqueline Thomsen
5 minute read
March 05, 2020 | National Law Journal
Judge and Lawyers Wrestle With Effect of McGahn Opinion on Other House LawsuitsA federal judge said the McGahn circuit opinion has likely cancelled out the House's arguments in its subpoena seeking Donald Trump's tax returns.
By Jacqueline Thomsen
6 minute read
March 05, 2020 | National Law Journal
Judge Thomas Griffith to Retire from DC Circuit, Opening Third Vacancy for TrumpThe judge most recently made headlines with his opinion in the House's lawsuit seeking to compel testimony from former White House counsel Don McGahn.
By Jacqueline Thomsen
2 minute read
March 04, 2020 | National Law Journal
Roberts Condemns Schumer's Remarks About Kavanaugh and Gorsuch as 'Dangerous'A spokesperson for U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer said in a statement that "the comments were a reference to the political price Senate Republicans will pay for putting these justices on the court."
By Jacqueline Thomsen
7 minute read
March 04, 2020 | National Law Journal
10th Circuit Sent Judge Murguia to 'Medical Treatment' After First Sexual Harassment Claim Surfaced in 2016Chief Circuit Judge Timothy Tymkovich told Carlos Murguia that he wouldn't initiate a formal complaint after the district judge "successfully" underwent the medical treatment.
By Jacqueline Thomsen
7 minute read
March 02, 2020 | National Law Journal
Invoking the 'Interest of Justice,' Judge Taps Sidley Austin's Alan Raul to Represent Roger Stone JurorsRaul is a former associate counsel to President Ronald Reagan, a member of the conservative group Checks and Balances and the head of Sidley Austin's privacy and cybersecurity practice.
By Jacqueline Thomsen
5 minute read
March 02, 2020 | National Law Journal
New Bill Pitches Big Court Reforms Aimed At TransparencyThe Democratic legislation includes a code of ethics for the justices, free PACER access for most users and live streaming of Supreme Court arguments, according to Fix the Court.
By Jacqueline Thomsen
5 minute read
February 28, 2020 | National Law Journal
DC Circuit Throws Out Lawsuit for Don McGahn's Testimony, in Major Loss for HouseThe 2-1 panel sided with the Justice Department's argument that the House cannot go to court to resolve "this kind of interbranch information dispute."
By Jacqueline Thomsen
7 minute read
February 28, 2020 | National Law Journal
DC Circuit Rejects Wine Bar's Trump Lawsuit, But Ducks Ruling on 'Presidential Immunity' ClaimsThe judges rejected Cork Wine Bar's lawsuit alleging Trump is violating a local fair competition rule through ownership of his D.C. hotel while he's serving as president.
By Jacqueline Thomsen
5 minute read
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