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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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June 17, 2019 | National Law Journal

Directed by Judge, Flynn's New Lawyers Make Their Appearances

Monday's filing comes after Sidney Powell's name and signature appeared on a court document before she had filed a notice of appearance.

By Mike Scarcella | Nate Robson

5 minute read

June 14, 2019 | National Law Journal

READ: DOJ Memo Defends Trump's Refusal to Release Tax Returns

Steven Engel, head of DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel, said Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin "quite reasonably, concluded that Chairman [Richard] Neal had not articulated the real reason for his request."

By Mike Scarcella | Nate Robson

5 minute read

June 14, 2019 | National Law Journal

Trump's 'Character and Fitness' Is Questioned in Hotel Liquor-License Case

"The board correctly rejected Trump's attempt to silence the public and to be held above the law," said a lawyer for the residents who are opposing the renewal of the license at Trump's hotel in downtown D.C.

By Mike Scarcella

4 minute read

June 13, 2019 | National Law Journal

Read the Report: Federal Agency Assails 'Repeat Offender' Kellyanne Conway

"If Ms. Conway were any other federal employee, her multiple violations of the law would almost certainly result in removal from her federal position," the U.S. Office of Special Counsel told the Trump White House.

By Mike Scarcella

4 minute read

June 13, 2019 | Law.com

Labor of Law: Let's Talk About Independent Contractors | When Machines Do the Hiring | Facebook Lawyer Joins Bias Class Action | Google Plaintiffs Clear Hurdle | Who Got the Work

A D.C. Circuit judge is interested in having a conversation about independent contractors... Plus: the Jones Day bias suit is growing, and there's a robust discussion about whether—and how—algorithms can create a cause of action in discrimination cases. Thanks for reading!

By Mike Scarcella

10 minute read

June 12, 2019 | National Law Journal

Michael Flynn Hires Mueller-Critic Sidney Powell After Dumping Covington Team

Trump's former national security adviser, awaiting sentencing in Washington, will "continue to cooperate with the government in all pending matters."

By Mike Scarcella | Nate Robson

4 minute read

June 11, 2019 | National Law Journal

Trump's Lawyers Drag Justices Into DC Circuit Subpoena Fight

The first couple of pages of Trump's opening brief puts a focus on the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court. D.C. Circuit Judges Patricia Millett, Neomi Rao and David Tatel have scheduled argument for July 10.

By Mike Scarcella | Tony Mauro

5 minute read

June 10, 2019 | National Law Journal

Arnold & Porter's Amy Jeffress Will Be Defense Witness for Gregory Craig

Craig's defense lawyers said Jeffress, a veteran former federal prosecutor, will back Craig's contention he did not need to register his Ukraine work under the Foreign Agents Registration Act.

By Mike Scarcella

5 minute read

June 10, 2019 | National Law Journal

Trump Picks Cuccinelli, Former Virginia Attorney General, for Immigration Post

Cuccinelli, who led the Virginia state attorney general's office from 2010 to 2014, succeeds L. Francis Cissna, who resigned last month at the request of President Donald Trump.

By Mike Scarcella

5 minute read

May 30, 2019 | National Law Journal

Dorsey & Whitney Partner, Former Obama-Era US Attorney, Picked for Utah Court

David Barlow earlier was a Sidley Austin partner and held an executive compliance role at Walmart Stores. He testified in support of Loretta Lynch's nomination for U.S. attorney general.

By Mike Scarcella

3 minute read