Vanessa Blum

August 09, 2004 | National Law Journal

Newly obtained internal documents from the Justice Department show the lengths to which federal prosecutors went to push the USA Patriot Act and block opponents.

By Vanessa Blum

4 minute read

May 31, 2001 | Law.com

The revolving door between the federal government and law firms is a permanent feature of the Washington, D.C., legal market, and the door spins faster than ever when a presidential election ushers a new party into power. Since September, D.C.'s 10 largest law offices report 37 new hires out of the executive branch. But the highly strategic approach taken by Piper Marbury Rudnick & Wolfe and other firms is something new.

By Vanessa Blum

9 minute read

January 17, 2001 | Law.com

As the Bush administration gears up, Washington law firms will tout the appointments of partners to federal posts. The revolving door between D.C. firms and the government is part of the appeal of practicing law in the nation's capital. But there's a downside for firms that serve as Uncle Sam's hiring ground: The loss of a partner can cause internal upheaval and even hurt a firm's bottom line.

By Vanessa Blum

8 minute read

April 05, 2004 | National Law Journal

Sette Osteria offers simple, rustic Italian fare. The appetizers, salads, and pasta dishes are winners, but the wood-fired pizzas are a little off-target.

By Vanessa Blum and Phillip Dub�

4 minute read

May 05, 2003 | National Law Journal

A review of Zola, a downtown D.C. restaurant

By Vanessa Blum and Phillip Dub�

4 minute read

April 26, 2004 | National Law Journal

In oral arguments last week, several Supreme Court justices expressed skepticism about the legal foundation of the Bush administration's decision to deny foreign nationals held at Guantanamo Bay access to U.S. courts. Retired federal appellate judge John Gibbons argued on behalf of 16 detainees.

By Vanessa Blum

10 minute read

April 22, 2013 | The Recorder

U.S. District Judge Edward Chen said the government is exempt from stringent rules regarding class certification.

By Vanessa Blum

4 minute read

May 15, 2013 | The Recorder

By Vanessa Blum

3 minute read

September 20, 2012 | The Recorder

That's half what the government sought from Taiwan's AU Optronics, but the judge said it was fair when the company's civil exposure was taken into account.

By Vanessa Blum

4 minute read

May 31, 2004 | National Law Journal

Republican ties and vast experience didn't help D.C. powerhouse lawyers Joseph diGenova and Victoria Toensing avoid indictment for their client — or a contempt charge for themselves — in their high-stakes face-off with Delaware's U.S. attorney.

By Vanessa Blum

11 minute read