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Russia Behind on Anti-Corruption Measures, Report Says

Posted on July 13, 2010
Russia has met fewer than half of the Council of Europe's 2008 recommendations on strengthening the country's anti-corruption efforts. A low grade from the group would be an embarrassment for Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

Panel Postpones Votes On Kagan, Cole

Posted on July 13, 2010
Senate Judiciary Committee members can ask to postpone consideration of nominees until the panel?s next meeting. UPDATED: 11:55 a.m.

DOJ, State Department Outraged Over Polanski Decision

Posted on July 13, 2010
Los Angeles county prosecutors and State Department officials are furious with the decision by Swiss officials not to extradite filmmaker Roman Polanski.

Perez Defends Arizona Immigration Lawsuit

Posted on July 13, 2010
In remarks at an American Constitution Society event Monday, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Thomas Perez said there was "only one quarterback" -- the federal government -- when it comes to immigration.

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Gang Unit, Organized Crime Section to Merge

Posted on July 12, 2010
The new Organized Crime and Gang Section will have 36 attorneys, Assistant Attorney General Lanny Breuer said.

Fein Officially Sworn in as Conn. U.S. Attorney

Posted on July 12, 2010
Attorney General Eric Holder spoke at the investiture ceremony for Connecticut U.S. Attorney David Fein and praised the prosecutor for his promise to target financial and securities fraud.

Ariz. U.S. Attorney Names Senior Adviser

Posted on July 12, 2010
The prosecutor had served in the Arizona Attorney General's office since 1979.

DOJ Legend Jack Keeney to Retire

Posted on July 12, 2010
John C. ?Jack? Keeney, Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Division and one of the longest serving career employees in the history of the U.S. government, will retire after nearly 60 years with the Justice Department.

New U.S. Attorney?s Office Building Planned for Western Ky.

Posted on July 12, 2010
Officials filed plans for a new six-story U.S. Attorney's office headquarters in Louisville, Ky.

New Anti-Corruption Laws Take Effect in China

Posted on July 12, 2010
The new rules require government workers to report more information about their income and assets, and those of their families.

Japanese Company Discloses DOJ FCPA Investigation

Posted on July 12, 2010
The potential settlement would be the last to come from a four-company consortium involved with a project to build liquefied natural gas facilities on Bonny Island, Nigeria.

Swiss Refuse to Extradite Polanski

Posted on July 12, 2010
Switzerland will not turn over filmmaker Roman Polanski to U.S. authorities, the country's justice minister said at a news conference on Monday.

Holder: Disclosure of Oil Spill Probe Was ?Appropriate?

Posted on July 11, 2010
Attorney General Eric Holder defended his decision to announce a criminal probe in connection with the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, saying extraordinary circumstances warranted a break with normal practice

Nashville U.S. Attorney Takes Oath

Posted on July 09, 2010
Nashville-based U.S. Attorney Jerry Martin was sworn in before about 200 friends and family during his ceremonial investiture Thursday.

If Confirmed, Kagan To Recuse In 11 Cases Next Term

Posted on July 09, 2010
Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan said she would recuse herself from 11 cases on which she worked while in the Solicitor General's office.

DOJ To End Probe of Former Interior Secretary Gale Norton

Posted on July 09, 2010
The probe centered on former Interior Secretary Gale Norton's dealings with Royal Dutch Shell Group. The company hired Norton after she left the government.

Skilling Decision Could Help Ex-Congressman?s Appeal

Posted on July 09, 2010
Rep. William Jefferson (D-La.) was found guilty last year of corruption charges and honest services fraud. CORRECTED 6:12 p.m.

Heat Turned Up on Bribery in China

Posted on July 09, 2010
American and Chinese prosecutors are increasingly targeting corruption in the world's fastest growing economy.

Gibson Dunn: FCPA Cases on the Upswing

Posted on July 09, 2010
According the report, the Justice Department has brought 27 Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement actions as of June 30.

Perez Appointed to Council of the Administrative Conference

Posted on July 09, 2010
Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Thomas Perez will sit on the executive board for a independent federal agency that seeks to improve government efficiency and regulatory programs.

Are Holder and Obama Too Close?

Posted on July 09, 2010
Some question whether Attorney General Eric Holder's close relationship with President Barack Obama has caused the Justice Department to get too cozy with the White House.

New Tenn. U.S. Attorney Takes the Helm

Posted on July 09, 2010
Nashville-based U.S. Attorney Jerry Martin said he plans to toughen enforcement of gang and violent crimes and strengthen the office's ties to local agencies. CORRECTED: 2:56 p.m.

Canadian Drug Lord Allegedly Plotted Murder of U.S. Attorney

Posted on July 09, 2010
Drug kingpin Clayton Roueche, who was sentenced to 30 years in December, was moved from Washington to a maximum-security prison in Illinois on suspicion he was plotting the murders of the federal prosecutors who tried his case.

Holder: Gulf Oil Investigation Not Just Looking at BP

Posted on July 08, 2010
In an interview at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Attorney General Eric Holder said the Justice Department was looking at a variety of entities and people -- not just BP -- in its probe of the Gulf oil spill.

Waxman Joins Effort To Dismiss DOJ Official?s Contempt Case

Posted on July 08, 2010
More than a year has passed since the chief of the Criminal Division's Appellate Section asked a federal judge to clear her of contempt in the Ted Stevens case. The long wait for a ruling has created a headache for the Justice Department.

Utah U.S. Attorney Candidate No Longer In Running

Posted on July 08, 2010
Utah Acting U.S. Attorney Carlie Christensen said the prosecutor will serve as the office's senior litigation counsel.

Okla. City Prosecutor Returning to Private Practice

Posted on July 08, 2010
Sean Connelly, who has served on the Colorado Court of Appeals since 2008, helped prosecute the Oklahoma City bombing and was lead appellate lawyer in the case.

Osuna Lays Out DOJ?s Case In Arizona Immigration Suit

Posted on July 08, 2010
Associate Deputy Attorney General Juan Osuna spoke about the Justice Department's lawsuit against Arizona and the administration's plans for an immigration overhaul.

Murphy Named FBI Deputy Director

Posted on July 08, 2010
No surprises. Timothy P. Murphy will become the FBI's Deputy Director. He has served in the role on an acting basis since the FBI's former no. 2, John S. Pistole, was nominated to head the Transportation Security Administration.

Commentary: Brinkema?s Pocket Veto

Posted on July 08, 2010
With all the battering prosecutors have taken recently from judges who worry they are too cavalier with the rights of defendants, it?s worth noting a disputed case where the prosecutors apparently got it right ? but the judge won?t admit it.

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