Morning Roundup
Good morning everyone! Today is Tuesday, February 2, and here's a quick peek back at yesterday's headlines... Ropes & Gray…
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Former Assistant to Solicitor General Joins Ropes & Gray
Douglas Hallward-Driemeier, formerly Assistant to the U.S. Solicitor General, has joined Ropes & Gray as a partner in its Appellate…
Former Bush Lawyers Will Not Face Sanctions for “Torture Memos”
A forthcoming Department of Justice report from the Office of Professional Responsibility will clear Bush administration lawyers of professional misconduct…
Carl Nichols Joins WilmerHale
Carl Nichols, a former senior litigator for the Department of Justice has joined WilmerHale as a partner. Nichols worked in…
Former Jones Day Partner Rejoins Firm After a Stint at DoJ
For the past eight years, Gregory Katsas has held high level posts at the Justice Department. Mr. Katsas served as…
The DoJ is Hiring an Attorney for the Office of Vaccine Litigation
The DoJ is gearing up for a fight with the anti-vaccination crowd, and they're looking for a new attorney to…
DOJ Investigating IBM for Antitrust Violations
The Department of Justice has launched an antitrust investigation of IBM. Big Blue's rivals allege that IBM has engaged in…
Three New Prosecutors for the US Attorney’s Office in DC
Acting U.S. Attorney Channing Phillips announced the hiring of three new assistant U.S. attorneys today in the D.C. office. The…
Anti Trust Guidelines for Mergers to be Reviewed
The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice are reviewing the guidelines used to asses the antitrust issues raised…
Wednesday Morning Roundup
After a slow news day on Monday, things picked up quite a bit yesterday. Here's a recap of the top…
Justice Department to Hire Fifty Lawyers
Uncle Sam wants you! The Justice Department has proposed hiring at least fifty new lawyers to bolster its civil rights…