The Times covers Robert Bauer’s appointment as White House Counsel here. Many presidents initially name a close friend and ally to the post, and then turn to a well-known Washington legal fixture when they run into legal or political trouble. Bauer’s law firm, Perkins Coie LLP, is a registrant under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The […]
Month: November 2009
Former Rep. Jefferson sentenced to 13 years
Former Rep. William Jefferson was sentenced to 13 years in prison, according to this DOJ press release. Former U.S. Congressman William J. Jefferson, 62, of New Orleans, La., was sentenced today to 13 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for using his office to corruptly solicit bribes. Jefferson was also ordered […]
Looking forward to @barcampdc tomorrow
I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s BarCampDC, and it takes place at the MLK Library downtown. I’ll have to leave after the morning sessions, but I hope to see some familiar faces and meet some new friends interested in social media, technology, and collaboration tools.