On December 7, 2018, President Donald Trump announced Barr's nomination to succeed Jeff Sessions. Michael Isikoff and Daniel Klaidman reported that Trump had sought Barr as chief defense lawyer for Trump regarding the special counsel investigation headed by Robert Mueller after Barr made three positions known.
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In local state governments, special prosecutors are appointed by a judge, government official, organization, company or group of citizens to prosecute violations of law committed by one or more governmental agents and procure indictments for actions taken under color of state law.
Durham's famous Report on the Affairs of British North America (1839) led to a series of reforms and changes. These included uniting the two Canadas into a single colony, the Province of Canada, in 1841. (See also: Act of Union.) The report also paved the way for responsible government.
Lawrence WalshDan K. WebbAppointed byLawrence WalshUnited States Attorney for the Northern District of IllinoisIn office 1981–1985PresidentRonald Reagan15 more rows
AGs investigate and bring actions under their states' respective unfair, deceptive, and abusive practices laws (“UDAP laws”). UDAP laws tend to broadly prohibit “deceptive” or “unconscionable” acts against consumers.
ConsilioLegal services firm Consilio announced on Tuesday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the legal consulting and eDiscovery business from The Adecco Group's Special Counsel brand, which SIA ranks as the largest legal staffing firm in the US.