Kevin McCarthy
Former House Speaker
Lynette Byrd
Former Assistant
U.S. Attorney
John Sellers
Former DOJ
U.S. Attorney
Michele A. Ratcliffe
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney
Dr. Nick Oberheiden
Attorney & Founder
Invoking the Fifth Amendment (and Other Protections) During Congressional Testimony
On July 9, 2025, former President Joe Biden’s physician, Kevin O’Connor, refused to testify before the U.S. House of Representatives in response to the House’s efforts to assess the former President’s mental acuity while in office. In doing so, Dr. O’Connor cited both his Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination and...
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Defense of Charges Under 8 U.S.C. Section 1324
Our Former Justice Department Attorneys Represent Political Figures and Others Charged with Harboring Unauthorized Aliens Political figures and others charged with harboring unauthorized aliens under 8 U.S.C. Section 1324 can face substantial penalties. Along with substantial fines, those prosecuted under Section 1324 can face federal prison sentences ranging from 5...
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Understanding the Impoundment Control Act’s Implications for the Second Trump Administration
The Impoundment Control Act of 1974—a 50-year-old statute enacted during the Nixon administration—has been making headlines since the start of President Trump’s second term in the White House. During his first week in office, President Trump signed several executive orders aimed at curtailing federal spending, and directing the Office of...
Read moreTrump to Prioritize US-Based Digital Coins, Such as XRP
The cryptocurrency community is optimistic about President Donald Trump's inauguration, viewing it as an end to the regulatory challenges faced under the previous administration. Key developments include the appointment of David Sacks as the AI and cryptocurrency czar and the nomination of Paul Atkins for SEC Chair. These moves are...
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