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Steptoe Adds White House Aide to its Energy Practice in D.C.

March 21, 2012 19:30

A former special assistant to President Barack Obama has joined Steptoe & Johnson LLP’s energy and transportation practice in Washington, the firm announced Tuesday. Bizunesh “Biz” Scott advised Obama and his cabinet on appointees to various agencies. Before becoming special...A former special...

Senate Judiciary Committee To Hold Hearing On Ted Stevens Report

March 21, 2012 17:56

The Washington attorney who investigated allegations of prosecutorial misconduct in the Ted Stevens case is expected to testify next week on Capitol Hill about his investigation. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said Henry "Hank"...The Washington attorney...

Bass, Berry & Sims Boosts IP Litigation Practice in D.C.

March 20, 2012 18:16

Bass, Berry & Sims has added a lateral attorney to its Washington office, the firm announced Tuesday. Terry Clark, formerly a partner at Harness, Dickey & Pierce, joins Bass Berry as a member. Clark said in an interview that before...Bass, Berry & Sims has added a lateral attorney to its...

Civil Liberties Group Presses For Details On Any Google, NSA Collaboration

March 20, 2012 17:20

Whatever relationship Google and the National Security Agency have, the U.S. Justice Department says the public doesn't have a right to know about it. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit today picked up a dispute between the...Whatever relationship Google and the National Security Agency...

D.C. Bar Foundation Announces More Than $3 Million in Access to Justice Grants

March 20, 2012 17:00

Updated 12:58 p.m., 3/20/12 The District of Columbia Bar Foundation continued its support of a number of legal services for the city's neediest populations, today announcing more than $3 million in Access to Justice grants. Three new programs have been...Updated 12:58 p.m., 3/20/12 The District of...