Partner Christopher Swift was interviewed on Fox News about former White House national security advisor Michael Flynn’s potential legal exposure stemming from his failure to timely register his consulting firm under an obscure federal statute known as the Foreign Agents Registration Act, or FARA, which requires anybody receiving money from and advocating on behalf of a foreign government to register periodically with the Department of Justice. Swift said FARA violations are one of the ways the U.S. government has for pursuing espionage-like charges against somebody without having to disclose secret information necessary to bring more serious espionage charges. He also said that special counsel Robert Mueller could be using the threat of FARA charges as leverage against Flynn to get him to testify about things he might know about the Trump campaign’s involvement with the Russians.
Watch the full interview here.
Watch the full interview here.
People
Related News
October 16, 2026
In the News
Kyle Pine Featured in Q&A on Tax Practice and Private Capital Trends
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Kyle Pine is featured in a recent Bloomberg Tax “Five Questions” profile, offering perspective on the current landscape of tax practice, the impact of private capital transactions, and key issues facing practitioners.
October 15, 2026
In the News
Daniel Farris Shares Insights on AI Data Center Regulation and Development
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Daniel Farris is quoted in the Forbes article, “Data Center Moratoriums Show America Built AI Infrastructure Before It Built The Rules,” discussing the factors shaping AI-driven data center development.
October 9, 2026
In the News
Jonathan Lasken Highlighted Across the Media for Arrival to Foley
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Jonathan Lasken is highlighted across the media for his recent arrival to the firm’s Washington D.C. office.