How does the appointment of a special counsel affect the public's understanding of the Department of Justice's independence?

Jan 14, 2025 ... As Special Counsel, Berman will lead the working families' agenda – Attorney General Rayfield's efforts to establish a new labor enforcement ... The US Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is an independent federal investigative and prosecutorial agency. Special Counsel ; Andrew Emery, The Regulatory Group, President ; Jeffrey S. Lubbers, American University Washington College of Law, Professor of Practice in ... A law firm may use the terms “senior counsel,” “special counsel,” or “counsel,” as well as “of counsel,” to designate lawyers with whom a firm has a close, ... Aug 11, 2023 ... After US Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that he will appoint US Attorney David Weiss as special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden. Sep 28, 2023 ... Administrative Judge Norman St. George today announced the appointment of Mindy. Jeng as Special Counsel to the Executive Director for the ... Oct 31, 2018 ... Professor Joyce White Vance writes an op-ed, along with Barbara McQuade, about the need to protect the special counsel's investigation. Feb 28, 2025 ... 85 lawmakers in writing to the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) applauding its recent recommendation to halt the termination of probationary federal workers. A special counsel (formerly called special prosecutor or independent counsel) is a lawyer appointed to investigate, and potentially prosecute, a particular ... Description · Develop and lead litigation in federal and state courts to advance Earthjustice's mission. · Conduct administrative advocacy before federal ...