In a recent conversation with aides, President Joe Biden expressed regret over his choice of Merrick Garland as Attorney General. This remark was reportedly made in light of the Justice Department’s decision to prosecute Biden’s son, Hunter, a step that Garland facilitated by appointing a special prosecutor for the case. This disclosure comes from Bob Woodward’s new book, highlighting internal tensions within the Biden administration. The detailed account can be found in The Washington Post.
Besides Biden’s remarks, the legal landscape continues to evolve with significant movements in key legal firms. Rahul Patel has taken up the role of partner at Morgan Lewis, transitioning from Davis Polk to their capital markets and public companies practice, as reported by Bloomberg Law.
Also, former Bronx prosecutor Jessica Rosado was dismissed for using her position inappropriately to garner votes in a personal beauty competition aiming for cash prizes and a magazine feature. The full story of Rosado’s case is covered by Gothamist.
The legal field is seeing other notable personnel changes. Kimberly Jones and Sarah Kessler are now partners at Willkie Farr & Gallagher, while Joseph Profaizer has joined Linklaters as global co-head of international arbitration. Further insights into these moves and other lateral shifts are available on Bloomberg Law.