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Mike Scarcella

Mike Scarcella

Mike Scarcella is a senior editor in Washington on ALM Media's regulatory desk. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter: @MikeScarcella. Mike works on a slate of newsletters: Supreme Court Brief | Higher Law | Compliance Hot Spots | Labor of Law.

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March 09, 2021 | National Law Journal

New Biden White House Lawyers Include King & Spalding, Arnold & Porter Alums

Alicia O'Brien, formerly a partner at King & Spalding in Washington, was named a senior counsel in the White House counsel's office, led by Dana Remus.

By Mike Scarcella

4 minute read

March 08, 2021 | National Law Journal

After Leaving Big Law, Steve Ryan Takes His Next Shot

"Well, it's semiretirement," the longtime Washington lawyer is quick to note. The veteran congressional investigations lawyer opens up about his career, and what's now on his plate.

By Mike Scarcella

6 minute read

March 08, 2021 | National Law Journal

Baker McKenzie Presses Fee Suit Against Former Owner of Ted Kennedy's DC Mansion

Baker McKenzie sued Catherine Brentzel in June 2020 in D.C. Superior Court, and the firm recently asked a judge to enter a default judgment.

By Mike Scarcella

6 minute read

March 04, 2021 | Law.com

Labor of Law: Law Firm Leaders Encourage Vaccines | Incentive Program Questions | Who Got the Work: New Suit Against Amazon | Headlines: 'Rethinking the Office: Three Questions'

Welcome to Labor of Law, our labor and employment dispatch spotlighting big cases, key issues and developing trends.

By Mike Scarcella

10 minute read

March 03, 2021 | National Law Journal

Compensation Snapshot: Richard Sauber, Biden's Pick for VA General Counsel

Veteran trial lawyer and investigations specialist Richard Sauber's financial disclosure showed he provided legal services to Robbins Russell clients including Carlyle Capital Independent Directors; McKinsey & Co. Inc.; PricewaterhouseCoopers; and Northrop Grumman.

By Mike Scarcella

5 minute read

March 03, 2021 | National Law Journal

DOJ Seeks Dismissal of Charge Against Ex-Littler Associate Arrested in Portland Protests

The protests in Portland became a national flashpoint over the role federal law enforcement was playing. A news report this week said federal prosecutors had moved to dismiss dozens of cases stemming from the demonstrations.

By Mike Scarcella

3 minute read

March 03, 2021 | Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: Covid-19 Litigation Report | Catching Up With O'Melveny's Petrocelli | Gibson Dunn's Enforcement Predictions | Who Got the Work | So Many New Moves: The Latest Roundup

Welcome to Compliance Hot Spots, our weekly snapshot on white-collar, regulatory and compliance news and trends.

By Mike Scarcella

12 minute read

March 01, 2021 | National Law Journal

Denied a Seal, Nelson Mullins Reveals Rates in Fee Petition in Patent Suit

"[T]he effect of a request to seal this information is tantamount to a request to issue a secret order," U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell in the Western District of North Carolina, a former McGuireWoods partner, said in his recent order requiring disclosure of rates and other records.

By Mike Scarcella

7 minute read

March 01, 2021 | Supreme Court Brief

Appointments Clause and Voting Rights Cap February Arguments | SG Waives Response in Clinton Emails Case | Ginsburg's Final Project: 'Justice, Justice, Thou Shalt Prevail'

Good morning and welcome to the Supreme Court Brief. The justices this morning begin the final week of the February argument session. Let's dig in!

By Marcia Coyle | Mike Scarcella

10 minute read

February 25, 2021 | National Law Journal

Compensation Snapshot: O'Melveny's Lisa Monaco, Biden Pick for Deputy Attorney General

Lisa Monaco, a non-equity partner serving as co-chair of O'Melveny's data-security and privacy practice, earned hundreds of thousands of dollars in income from the firm and for consulting and advisory work done outside of the firm, according to a newly released financial disclosure that was filed as part of the nomination process.

By Mike Scarcella

5 minute read