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Jim Vassallo

Citi Private Bank Releases Annual Client Advisory for 2015

Summary: The annual client advisory survey for 2015 has been released by Citi Private Bank and Hildebrandt Consulting LLC.  The law…

Native Americans Mixed on Ability to Grow and Sell Marijuana Legally

Summary: Native American tribes across the country are divided over whether or not they will legally grow and sell marijuana as…

Suspended Immigration Lawyer Identified as Suspect in DUI Accident

Summary: Stella Mednik, a suspended immigration lawyer, has been identified as the driver of a vehicle involved in a DUI accident…

Foley & Lardner Welcomes Stephen A. Aschettino to New York Office

Summary: Stephen A. Aschettino has left the firm he co-founded to join the New York office of Foley & Lardner LLP…

Participants in Torture Incidents Could Face International Legal Action

Summary: The torture report released by the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday could lead to international legal action.  It is possible…

James Hurst Moves to Kirkland & Ellis from Winston & Strawn

Summary: Kirkland & Ellis has announced that James Hurst has joined the law firm in Chicago from Winston & Strawn.  Kirkland…

Citigroup Preparing for $2.7 Billion Legal Fee Bill

Summary: Citigroup released a report on its fourth-quarter Tuesday, citing a $2.7 billion legal bill it faces.  On Tuesday, Citigroup provided…

Yale Law School Releases Report on Students’ Mental Health

Summary: Yale Law School released the findings of a mental health survey sent to the entire student body at the law…

Oscar Pistorius Prosecutors Ask for Appeal of Ruling in Murder Case

Summary: The prosecutors working the Oscar Pistorius murder trial have filed a request to appeal the ruling.  The trial judge in…

Quinn Emanuel Elects 11 New Partners Across the Globe

Summary: The law firm of Quinn Emanuel has announced that it has elected 11 new partners to its partnership.  The law…

Mark Wahlberg Asks to be Pardoned for Prior Crimes in Massachusetts

Summary: Actor Mark Wahlberg asks state of Massachusetts for pardon regarding crimes he committed at the age of 16.  At the…

Howrey LLP Creditors In Line for Pay Day

Summary: The bankruptcy case involving defunct law firm Howrey LLP is making strides as two settlement agreements were reached last week. …