Don’t forget you can visit MyAlerts to manage your alerts at any time.
Spotlight coverage on federal regulatory agencies, judicial nominations, financial disclosures and ethics, state and federal lobbying; and congressional investigations
By Max Mitchell | May 5, 2017
Judge Abbe Fletman cited her previous work with Seth Williams in recusing herself from handling motions in the case targeting the embattled district attorney.
1 minute read
By Jenna Greene | May 4, 2017
The same day that Justice Department lawyers won a criminal conviction against Desiree Fairooz for laughing during the confirmation hearing of Attorney General Jeff Session, they also announced that they didn't have enough evidence to bring charges against the Louisiana police officers involved in the shooting death of Alton Sterling. Is this how it's going to be, Mr. Attorney General?
1 minute read
By Brian Baxter | May 4, 2017
In a move that could dwarf the massive municipal bankruptcy of Detroit, Puerto Rico indicated Wednesday that it would begin a bankruptcy-type process to restructure $70 billion in debt. Proskauer Rose, Quinn Emanuel, Kirkland & Ellis, Dentons and Cleary Gottlieb have been involved in the island's mounting debt crisis in recent years.
1 minute read
By Michael Booth | May 4, 2017
At a budget hearing Thursday, the administrative head of New Jersey's court system touted the state's nascent bail-reform system as a success, but urged changes in how it is funded.
1 minute read
By Michael Booth | May 3, 2017
Gov. Chris Christie has signed legislation, spurred by a federal civil rights lawsuit, that will require insurance carriers contracting with the state to cover fertility treatments to women in same-sex relationships, and those in other nontraditional relationships.
1 minute read
By Max Mitchell | May 3, 2017
Representatives from the First Judicial District appeared before the Philadelphia City Council on Wednesday to outline the district's fiscal year 2018 budget proposal, and the council members in attendance focused their questions on security, criminal justice reform efforts and payment issues with the court-appointed counsel fee unit.
1 minute read
By Katelyn Polantz | May 3, 2017
Steptoe & Johnson LLP announced this week that Brian Egan, the top lawyer at the U.S. State Department during the last year of the Obama administration, has joined the firm as a partner.
1 minute read
By Cogan Schneier | May 3, 2017
That's according to an ethics disclosure form Steven Engel filed in March, which, along with an ethics pledge, outlines Engel's possible conflicts of interest if confirmed as assistant attorney general at the Office of Legal Counsel.
1 minute read
By Scott Flaherty | May 3, 2017
Partner Robert Crowe agreed to pay a little less then $95,000 to resolve allegations that he played a role in a political corruption scheme aimed at helping State Street Bank and Trust Co. secure public pension contracts in Ohio.
1 minute read
By Jenna Greene | May 3, 2017
“No one has a 'right' to a security clearance,” the U.S. Supreme Court held 30 years ago in a rare case addressing the issue. Unless, apparently, your name is Jared Kushner.
1 minute read
Presented by BigVoodoo
The Legal Intelligencer honors lawyers leaving a mark on the legal community in Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Consulting Magazine recognizes leaders in technology across three categories Leadership, Client Service and Innovation.
Celebrate outstanding achievement in law firms, chambers, in-house legal departments and alternative business structures.
Truly exceptional Bergen County New Jersey Law Firm is growing and seeks strong plaintiff's personal injury Attorney with 5-7 years plaintif...
Epstein Becker & Green is seeking an associate to joins its Commercial Litigation practice in our Columbus or Cincinnati offices. Ca...
Job Opportunity: Location: Prestigious Florida Law Firm seeks to hire a Business attorney with at least 5 years of experience for their Ft. ...
MELICK & PORTER, LLP PROMOTES CONNECTICUT PARTNERS HOLLY ROGERS, STEVEN BANKS, and ALEXANDER AHRENS