Election and Political Law

  • National Law Journal

    Former US House Lawyers Tee Up Likely Legal Issues on Mueller's Long Road

    By Marcia Coyle | May 19, 2017

    Kerry Kircher and William Pittard, longtime former U.S. House lawyers , have seen their share of investigations. The two attorneys concede they have never seen anything quite like the Trump-Russia-Comey affair unfolding in the nation's capital. We reached out to Kircher and Pittard this week to get their thoughts on possible legal fights that could unfold in a process that history shows will take months, if not years, to resolve.

  • National Law Journal

    Clinton Impeachment Lawyers Say Trump's Safe … For Now

    By Cogan Schneier | May 17, 2017

    Attorneys involved in the last impeachment this country saw, that of Bill Clinton nearly 20 years ago, cautioned that any talk of removing Trump is premature.

  • National Law Journal

    Here's Some Advice for Trump From the White-Collar Bar

    By Marcia Coyle | May 17, 2017

    The daily Trump-Comey-Flynn imbroglio and its potential legal ramifications for President Donald Trump suggest it may be time—or past time—for the embattled president to "lawyer up" with outside counsel, veteran white-collar defense lawyers say.

  • National Law Journal

    ABA Counters Trump's Transgender Directive in Appeals Court

    By Marcia Coyle | May 16, 2017

    The consequences of discrimination follow transgender students and their classmates into the legal profession, warned the American Bar Association in an amicus brief that urged a federal appellate court to find that such unfairness violates federal civil rights.

  • National Law Journal

    Alice Fisher of Latham Considered for FBI Director—But Who Is She?

    By Katelyn Polantz | May 13, 2017

    Washington corporate defense lawyer Alice Fisher interviewed on Saturday to be the next FBI Director, after the agency was shocked by the firing of James Comey last week. Fisher's among the reported top contenders. The National Law Journal has done comprehensive coverage of Fisher, the former Bush-era Criminal Division chief-turned law firm leader, over the years, since she's been a major name in public service at the U.S. Justice Department and private practice at Latham & Watkins. Here are some highlights of Fisher's career.

  • National Law Journal

    Trump's Justice Department Works Both Sides of the CFPB

    By Marcia Coyle | May 11, 2017

    The Trump administration's U.S. Justice Department is both simultaneously challenging and backing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, creating a litigation whirlwind as Republicans and business advocates push reforms that would strip some power from the Obama-era federal agency.

  • National Law Journal

    Solicitor General Nominee Pledges 'Independence and Candor'

    By Tony Mauro | May 10, 2017

    Noel Francisco sailed through the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, even though some senators appeared preoccupied by President Donald Trump's Tuesday firing of FBI Director James Comey.

  • National Law Journal

    Quotable Comey: CEOs Must Be 'Maniacal' About Ethics

    By C. Ryan Barber | May 10, 2017

    As the now-fired FBI Director James Comey weighs his next move, here's a look back at some of the comments companies and law firms might find compelling as they consider contacting the dispatched director about a possible return to the private sector.

  • National Law Journal

    What's Next For Ex-FBI Director James Comey?

    By Cogan Schneier | May 9, 2017

    Citing his handling of the investigation into Hillary Clinton's email server, President Donald Trump on Tuesday fired FBI Director James Comey. His actions may weigh heavy on his future employment prospects, as big law firms may be wary of questions that would accompany his hiring. Still, as a prominent attorney with high-level experience in government and business, he may find a home at a law firm, as some other former FBI directors have.

  • National Law Journal

    Solicitor General Nominee Faces Scrutiny for Travel Ban Recusal

    By Tony Mauro | May 9, 2017

    On the eve of his Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday, Solicitor General-nominee Noel Francisco is the focus of a lawsuit seeking information about his participation in the legal battle over President Donald Trump's travel ban.

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