Neil Eggleston Picked for White House Counsel

NEWS FROM WASHINGTON • Neil Eggleston Picked for White House Counsel • Defendant Shot in Utah Federal Courthouse After Alleged Attack • D.C. Circuit Criticizes Prosecutors in Blackwater Case • Justice Department Expands Clemency for Drug Offenders • Make Cybersecurity Laws a Priority, Credit Unions Plead • Prominent Litigators Lining Up on Either Side of Aereo Battle Neil Eggleston Picked for White House Counsel W. Neil Eggleston, a white-collar defender in Kirkland & Ellis' Washington office, was named Monday the next White House counsel. Eggleston was picked to replace Kathryn Ruemmler, a former Latham & Watkins partner who plans to stay at the post until mid-May, the White House said. Ruemmler intends to return to private practice in New York. Read More » Defendant Shot in Utah Federal Courthouse After Alleged Attack A criminal defendant standing trial in Utah's new federal courthouse was shot multiple times by law enforcement Monday after he allegedly tried to attack a cooperating witness. Read More » Sponsor Spotlight: Expand Your Knowledge and Network Attend American University Washington College of Law's specialized summer programs in D.C. and experience intensive training that will give you a competitive advantage. Practitioners and students from around the country and the globe benefit from expert instruction and networking opportunities with some of the most influential leaders in law. Programs qualify for CLE and academic credit. Learn more and apply online: wcl.american.edu/champion/summer D.C. Circuit Criticizes Prosecutors in Blackwater Case A federal appellate panel last week sharply criticized the government's handling of the criminal case against ex-Blackwater guards accused of killing Iraqi civilians in 2007. Read More » Justice Department Expands Clemency for Drug Offenders The U.S. Department of Justice intends to make the clemency process available to more prisoners locked up for drug offenses, Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. said today. Read More » Make Cybersecurity Laws a Priority, Credit Unions Plead Credit unions have turned up the heat on Congress to pass cybersecurity legislation after Michaels Stores Inc. last week confirmed that a data breach affected about 3 million credit and debit cards used at its shops. Read More » Prominent Litigators Lining Up on Either Side of Aereo Battle The U.S. Supreme Court on April 22 will hear arguments in American Broadcasting Cos. v. Aereo Inc. — what some observers have called the most important copyright challenge to reach the high court in a decade. Read More »

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