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Womble Bond Dickinson

Navigating Congressional Investigations

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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

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Surviving Subpoenas and Information Requests from Congressional Committees

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For businesses that receive Congressional subpoenas or document requests, it’s important to remember that there are significant differences between such requests and traditional document requests from law enforcement...more

WilmerHale

House Approves Measure to Streamline Subpoena Enforcement

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On June 11, the House of Representatives voted along party lines to approve a measure, titled Resolution 430, to streamline the ability to enforce subpoenas issued to the targets of congressional investigations. Among other...more

Saul Ewing LLP

Top Ten Tips When Facing a Congressional Investigation

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This may be a question that no CEO or GC wants to have to ask. But with a new Congress just sworn in, companies, organizations and individuals everywhere can expect to begin receiving letters—or subpoenas—from the various...more

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Congressional Investigations: What the Energy Sector Should Do to Prepare

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This is the inaugural issue of WilmerHale’s 10-in-10 Hot Topics in Energy Series. Over the next 10 weeks, our attorneys will share insights on current and emerging issues affecting the US energy sector....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Skadden's 2019 Insights: Preparing for Democratic Oversight Investigations

Following eight years of Republican majorities in Congress, Democrats took control of the House of Representatives in January 2019, thereby regaining the ability to control committee and subcommittee agendas, hold hearings...more

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Subpoenas or Information Requests from Congressional Committees May Have Serious Consequences

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Washington, D.C., is bracing for a new round of congressional investigations as a result of the November 2018 election changing control of the House of Representatives from “Red” to “Blue.” There may be significant...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

New Era of Aggressive Oversight Expected from House Democrats

The results of the 2018 election should trigger a flood of Congressional investigations. House Democratic committee leaders are eager to shine a light on alleged malfeasance or corruption....more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Congressional Investigations Alert - October 2017

House Passes Resolution to Expand Congressional Subpoena Power and Demand Extraordinary Compliance from its Targets - Yesterday, the House passed a bill that could expand Congress’s investigative authority and...more

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