David Wales (L’95): February Alum of the Month
Written by Emily A. Kosciewicz David Wales is based in Washington, D.C. and is a partner in the Antitrust & Competition practice group at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. He has over...
Monthly Archive: February 2020
No Way Huawei: Proposed Rule Change to Further Restrict Exports to China
Written by Bell Johnson A recent unsealed indictment is the latest step by the Trump Administration to counter Chinese influence at home and abroad. On February 12, 2020, the Department of Justice accused Huawei,...
You’re Fired! Prosecutors Quit Over Roger Stone Sentencing Reversal
Written by Emily Kosciewicz It is rare for Justice Department leaders to reverse decisions of its own prosecutors on a sentencing recommendation. Normally, U.S. attorneys have wide latitude to recommend sentences on cases they prosecute....
The Semi-Sweet Treats Hershey Exec Just Couldn’t Resist
Written by Shannon Wagner I did not think it was possible for someone to love chocolate more than I do, but Doug Behrens might have me beat. Hershey Company, however, would probably argue that...
To Quarantine or Not to Quarantine, That is the Question
Written by Nikkia Knudsen To quarantine or not to quarantine – that is the question. On January 28, 2020, Americans onboard a Boeing 747 erupted in cheers as they landed in Alaska. The scene,...