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Litigation Daily

Trump Blasts 'Unelected' Judge, But Who Has the Real Immigration Chops?

I admit, I have a judge crush on William Orrick III, whose place in my affection was cemented when he blocked President Trump's executive order on sanctuary cities. And while he may be a "single, unelected judge," it's a good bet that he knows more about immigration law than the entire White House staff.
13 minute read

National Law Journal

State Banking Regulators Sue Feds Over Fintech Charter Proposal

State banking regulators are taking the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to court over its proposal to establish a special-purpose national bank charter for financial technology companies.
12 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Saul Ewing's Doss Tapped for 2016 Election Probe

April Doss was appointed as special counsel to the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee.
9 minute read

National Law Journal

Trump Tweets About Judges Become Fodder in 6th Circuit Confirmation

Judge Amul Thapar was asked Wednesday at his U.S. Senate confirmation hearing about President Donald Trump's recent criticism of judges who have ruled against him.
8 minute read

National Law Journal

In First, Fourth Circuit to Livestream Travel Ban Hearing

Lawyers who cheered the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit's live broadcast of oral arguments in President Donald Trump's first travel ban case now have another show to look forward to after the Fourth Circuit said it will live livestream oral arguments in its case next month.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

Whistleblower Pockets $4 Million SEC Award

A whistleblower who tipped the agency with information about serious securities misconduct—which was not identified by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission—was rewarded with a $4 million award.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Wilmer Partners Win Tenet Health Care Work as Monitor Gigs Stay Hot

In another sign that independent monitorships are attracting top-shelf legal talent, Tenet Healthcare Corp. has tapped David Ogden and Ronald Machen to monitor its compliance under a non-prosecution agreement.
10 minute read

Supreme Court Brief

Don't Call This Supreme Court Term a 'Sleeper'

The U.S. Supreme Court wrapped up oral arguments for the term on Wednesday. The justices' quest for unanimity is always tested toward the end of a term when some of the most difficult cases await decision. This term is no different. Here's a snapshot of some of the big cases that await decisions.
5 minute read

The Recorder

Q&A With Pro Bono Lawyer Who Helped Block Trump's Sanctuary EO

Cody Harris of Keker Van Nest & Peters represented Santa Clara County in its fight against an executive order that threatened to withhold federal funds from so-called sanctuary cities.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

When Government's Need for Secrecy Clashes With the Public's Right to Know

A panel sponsored by the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Law and National Security explored those lines in a webcast Tuesday. "Whistleblowers, Leaks and the Media: The Legal Rules" included lawyers and journalists who have been caught up in national security issues.
7 minute read

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