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Potential Scrutiny for New Jersey’s US Attorney in Menendez Case

Questions Arise Over Communications During Job Vetting and Prosecution In the wake of the recent indictment of Democratic Senator Robert…

Justice Department Implements New In-Person Work Policy

The U.S. Department of Justice Introduces a Change in Work Structure In response to a directive from the White House…

DC Circuit Raises Obstruction Charge Concerns in Jan. 6 Prosecutions but Prevents DOJ from Facing “Immediate Disaster”

On April 7, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled 2-1 that the government can…

DOJ: Trump not immune to civil suits related to Jan. 6 Capitol riot

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) had stated that former President Donald Trump is not immune from liability in civil…

DOJ Access to Justice Leader Prioritizes Longevity for Lasting Impact on Legal Access

The Office for Access to Justice in the U.S. Department of Justice (Justice) has been revived after being shut down…

Winston & Strawn Strengthens Corporate and Environmental Litigation Teams

Image by David Mark from Pixabay Winston & Strawn Strengthens Corporate and Environmental Litigation Teams Winston & Strawn LLP expands…

Former FBI Chief of Staff Moves Back to King & Spalding

Photo Courtesy: King & Spalding Paul Murphy, former Chief of Staff to The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Chris…

Attorney General to Testify Before House Judiciary Committee

Attorney General William Barr has agreed to testify before the House Judiciary Committee next month, after avoiding the panel for…

Top DOJ Lawyer, Scott Schools, To Step Down

Summary: Scott Schools is expected to resign by the end of the week.  Scott Schools, a top aide to the…

74 People Arrested in Global Email Scam

Summary: The FBI said that 74 individuals were arrested for a global email fraud scheme.  On Monday, the FBI arrested…

Trump Administration Ending Legal Advice Program for Immigrants

Summary: The DOJ said it would halt a legal aid program for immigrants. A Justice Department official said on Wednesday…

Watchdog Group Files Complaint with DOJ Over Trump’s Alleged $130,000 Payment to Porn Star

 Summary: A nonprofit organization has filed a formal complaint, alleging that President Donald Trump broke the law when he…