JUST NOW: DOJ files notice of appeal to Fifth Circuit. Garland says DOJ “strongly disagrees." “Today’s decision overturns the FDA’s expert judgement, rendered over 2 decades ago, that mifepristone is safe & effective. The Dept will continue to defend the FDA’s decision.”

Via Abigail Adcox: Brownstein Hyatt, last year’s biggest earner, saw its 2023 Q1 LDA revenue hit $15.81 million, a slight increase in lobbying revenue from the first quarter ($15.43 million) and fourth quarter ($15.58 million) of 2022. ow.ly/3jGY50NPoHo

A federal judge pressed lawyers for Covington and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to meet a consensus in a closely-watched case that has been viewed as a bellwether for the limits of attorney-client privilege. #LawTwitter Abigail Adcox National Law Journal law.com/nationallawjou…

In Covington's Subpoena Battle With SEC, Judge Presses for Middle Ground ift.tt/bzZQOBJ

Via Abigail Adcox: As in previous periods, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck and Akin are on track to lead the pack in the amount of lobbying revenue in the second quarter of 2023, both raking in millions. ow.ly/tg9u50PhIxm

NEW from me: How to Defend a Thrice Indicted Former President: White Collar Practitioners Weigh In National Law Journal (with help from Abigail Adcox) Day Pitney LLP Jayne Law Group, P.C law.com/nationallawjou…

There's every reason to believe the 2024 presidential race could be just as tight as 2020, with the outcome of a likely Biden-Trump rematch resting on just eight states. My latest: washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns…

Whose on special counsel Jack Smith's legal team? I did some digging for National Law Journal on some of their backgrounds, including their ties to Big Law law.com/nationallawjou…

While return-to-office pressure has been building across the legal industry, several West Coast firms have expressed a preference for continuing to offer flexible arrangements, reports Abigail Adcox. ow.ly/uZSY50PutZk

Simulated hearings are common at a small cadre of Big Law firms that routinely advise chief executives before their appearances on Capitol Hill, reports Abigail Adcox. ow.ly/H9C450PySUK

Thanks to Abigail Adcox for this great National Law Journal story on Josh’s move to Orrick. law.com/nationallawjou…

In light of former President Donald Trump announcing J.D. Vance as his running mate today, here's a dive into Vance and his wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance, ties to the legal community: law.com/nationallawjou…

Update: J.D. Vance's wife Usha Vance is leaving Munger, Tolles & Olson, where she has been a litigation associate since 2019: law.com/nationallawjou…

I asked several political law attorneys last week on what were to happen legally if Biden drops, here’s what they said: law.com/nationallawjou…

VP Harris issues statement: “I am honored to have the President’s endorsement and my intention is to earn and win this nomination.” She adds: “Over the past year, I have traveled across the country, talking with Americans about the clear choice in this momentous election. And

I chatted with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff today about his background as an attorney and Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. Here's the interview: law.com/nationallawjou…

Via @AbigailAdcox: An email obtained by Law.com said the group is designed to raise funds for the campaign and to address legal issues that are “certain to arise in the course of the next 100 days, including election integrity.” loom.ly/qDeACcs

Via Steve Lash and @maydeennnn: Judge Amit Mehta’s ruling is a victory for the U.S. Department of Justice, which argued Google has monetized the markets for search engine access and advertising. loom.ly/SqDff3M

Our hearts are with the families and loved ones impacted by this tragedy. I know that many in our community are looking to help; here are some ways that we can come together to offer support:

Kirkland Has Continued to Pay Lobbying Firm Following Trump Deal law.com/nationallawjou…