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.
April 20, 2021 | National Law Journal
US Labor Judge Puzzles Over Corporate Defendant's Absence in Whistleblower Case"I will be looking for evidence of mistake, inadvertence, surprise, excusable neglect, or other factors which might explain respondent's failure to respond to the orders issued in this case," an administrative law judge, Steven Bell, said in a recent order in a whistleblower case against Honeywell.
By Mike Scarcella
6 minute read
April 20, 2021 | Supreme Court Brief
'Long and Steady Erosion of the Jury Trial' | Ted Olson Fights FISA Secrecy | Stanford's Jeffrey Fisher Wins New Grant | Headlines: Barrett's Book Deal, and Sotomayor's LamentWelcome to Supreme Court Brief, and thanks for reading. Scroll down for the latest news and developments from the high court.
By Marcia Coyle | Mike Scarcella
9 minute read
April 19, 2021 | National Law Journal
Peloton Turns to DC Boutique in Clash With US Product Safety RegulatorKeller and Heckman, founded in 1962, has grown over the years to more than 80 lawyers in Washington, San Francisco, Brussels and Shanghai. The firm boasts about its "broad practice in the areas of regulatory law, public policy, and litigation."
By Mike Scarcella
5 minute read
April 16, 2021 | National Law Journal
Covington's Eric Holder Bills at $2,295 Hourly, New Legal Services Contract ShowsCovington and other firms have long been hired to conduct internal investigations at companies and other institutions, but in many instances the engagement letters, revealing rates and the scope of legal services, are not matters of public record.
By Mike Scarcella
5 minute read
April 15, 2021 | National Law Journal
Compensation Snapshots: 4 Ex-Wilmer Partners Reveal Income, Clients in New Biden-Era DisclosuresFormer top partners at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr have snagged leadership posts at the Biden White House, Justice Department and other agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security. Their financial disclosures offer a peek inside the firm.
By Mike Scarcella
6 minute read
April 15, 2021 | Law.com
Labor of Law: 'Work Isn't a Place. It's an Activity' | Squire Patton Boosts L&E Team | PCAOB Sued Over Workplace Harassment Claim | L&E Headlines: Amazon, Whistleblowers & More | Who Got the WorkWelcome to Labor of Law, our labor and employment dispatch spotlighting big cases, key issues and developing trends.
By Mike Scarcella
12 minute read
April 14, 2021 | National Law Journal
Elizabeth Prelogar's $2M Cooley Compensation Shown in New Disclosure at DOJIn addition to showing $2.03 million in partnership share, the financial disclosure from Elizabeth Prelogar, now the acting U.S. solicitor general, revealed a $100,000 payment from Cooley that was described as a "transition" compensation on entering the firm partnership.
By Mike Scarcella
4 minute read
April 13, 2021 | Law.com
Compliance Briefing: PCAOB Is Sued by Its Ex-Risk Officer | Large Firms Seek Out Regulatory Lawyers | Who Got the Work | SEC Whistleblower Chief's Leaving | Morgan Lewis Partner Picked for DOJ Criminal Division HeadWelcome to Compliance Hot Spots, our weekly snapshot on white-collar, regulatory and compliance news and trends.
By Mike Scarcella
9 minute read
April 12, 2021 | National Law Journal
US Audit Regulator's First Risk Officer Claims Workplace Harassment in New SuitVeteran regulatory and compliance lawyer Sue Lee, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's first chief risk officer, said she was subject to a "xenophobic and racist campaign." A spokeswoman for the board called the claims "baseless."
By Mike Scarcella
6 minute read
April 12, 2021 | National Law Journal
Sheppard Mullin and Paul Hastings Partners Picked for DHS Leadership RolesSheppard Mullin partner Jonathan Meyer will be the nominee for DHS general counsel, and Paul Hastings partner Robert Silvers was picked for under secretary for strategy, policy and plans.
By Mike Scarcella
4 minute read
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