The Freeman Law Project – Episode 22 – Trump v. Vance - The Second Circuit Weigh In
On September 25, the US Senate held a corporate CEO in criminal contempt of Congress after he refused to comply with a subpoena to appear at a congressional hearing. Three days later, the company announced his resignation....more
On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives, voted to hold U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for the Department of Justice’s refusal to turn over audio recordings of President...more
Two developments last week threaten to weaken Republican control over the investigative agenda of the US House of Representatives. First, House Republicans’ narrow majority continues to shrink, with Representative Mike...more
Michigan Repeals Right-to-Work Law. Late last week, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into law legislation repealing the state’s right-to-work law, which was enacted in 2012. Right-to-work laws allow for voluntary...more
With a narrow Republican margin in the House of Representatives this coming year, constituencies in the caucus are likely to extract concessions in key areas, including committee assignments and rules, as well as resources...more
American Bar Association Model Rule 2.1 and its state law equivalents recognize that in advising a client, a lawyer may take into account and refer to "moral, economic, social and political factors that may be relevant to the...more
Congress is the law-making body of the federal government. It constantly makes new laws or modifies or repeals old ones in every area of federal law – from finance to foreign affairs. Congress is one of three equal branches...more
Responding to a congressional subpoena requires thorough preparation and a clear understanding of the process and the risks involved. Congressional committees established by Supreme Court rulings issue subpoenas to targets...more
Last week, in a decision that has a number of important implications for businesses that may find themselves facing a congressional investigation, the US District Court for the District of Columbia dismissed former President...more
In our new episode of the Congressional Investigations 101 podcast, we welcome back Andy Wright, a partner in our U.S. Congressional Investigations and Public Policy and Law practices, after his brief hiatus to work on a...more
The congressional investigations landscape has shifted in the post-Trump era. With Democrats in charge of both chambers of Congress and the White House, more investigations will likely focus on the private sector. Beyond the...more
Jason B. Freeman and Matthew L. Roberts of Freeman Law, PLLC discuss the recent Second Circuit decision in Trump v. Vance. The case involves the ongoing battle between President Trump and the Manhattan District Attorney's...more
Chilly Climate in D.C. Just like the bit of autumn chill that descended upon Washington, D.C., this week, congressional negotiations over a new pandemic relief package have cooled. A compromise legislative effort announced...more
The Court’s recent rulings on state grand jury and congressional subpoenas identify important limitations on the purpose and scope of these investigative tools. Key Points: ..In July 2020, the Court held that the...more
In a companion case to Trump v. Vance, which I discussed in Part I, the Supreme Court, in Trump v. Mazars, rejected Trump and DOJ’s challenges to enforcement of congressional subpoenas for Trump’s financial records....more
In a decisive ruling, in Trump v. Vance, the Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s challenges to a New York State grand jury subpoena. In a 7-2 vote, The Supreme Court rejected the Trump Administration challenges....more
In yesterday’s decision in Trump v. Mazars, USA, the Supreme Court reaffirmed that Congress has the power to conduct investigations in support of its power to consider and enact legislation. However, it relied on historical...more
The Supreme Court of the United States issued the following decisions: Trump v. Mazars USA, LLP, No. 19-715; Trump v. Deutsche Bank AG, No. 19-760: In April 2019, three United States House of Representatives’ committees...more
On July 9, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Trump v. Mazars USA, LLP, No. 19-715, holding that in assessing whether a congressional subpoena directed at personal information of the president is “related to, and in...more
On April 23, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 212-182 to establish the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis (the “Subcommittee”) as a select investigative subcommittee of the House Committee on Oversight...more
Despite political and economic uncertainties, markets and deal activity were resilient in 2019, and strong fundamentals remain in place heading into 2020. Companies continue to face a challenging litigation and enforcement...more
When members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate were sworn into office in January 2019, Democrats took control of the House and its oversight agenda for the first time in eight years, 235-200 seats, and...more