Former Colleagues and Law Firm Dismissed from Civil Suit Alleging Conspiracy
Former colleagues of convicted killer Alex Murdaugh, along with the law firm that once employed them, have been dismissed from…
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U.S. Attorney General Addresses Violent Crime and Public Servant Threats
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland led a pivotal discussion at the Department of Justice on Friday, aimed at addressing the…
Lance Jasper Joins Akin Gump to Strengthen White Collar Defense and Government Investigations Practice
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, a prominent law firm based in Los Angeles, is bolstering its white-collar defense and…
Federal Judge Declares Tom Girardi Competent to Face Trial for Alleged Embezzlement
A recent ruling by U.S. District Judge Josephine Staton in Los Angeles has determined that disbarred California lawyer Tom Girardi,…
Navigating the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and the Legal System: Chief Justice John Roberts Urges Caution and Adaptation
In a thought-provoking year-end report, U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts addressed the multifaceted impact of artificial intelligence (AI)…
Ohio Supreme Court Issues Controversial Ruling on Former U.S. Prosecutor’s Misconduct
REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao In a recent decision, the Ohio Supreme Court has delivered a rebuke to Mark Bennett, a former assistant…
Consumer Attorneys Seek Consolidation of Home Sellers’ Lawsuits in Antitrust Battle
Consumer attorneys, engaged in a legal battle against the commissions paid by home sellers to buyer's agents, are pushing for…
Disney Extends Top Lawyer’s Contract and Enhances Role
The Walt Disney Co. has extended the employment agreement of its Chief Legal Officer, Horacio Gutierrez, by two years. This…
Standing Up for Christmas: Idaho “Christmas Lawyer” Faces Disbarment
Self-proclaimed as the "Christmas Lawyer," Jeremy Morris is currently at the center of a legal storm, facing potential disbarment in…
Federal Judge Acquits Environmental Lawyer of Insider Trading Charges
In a significant turn of events, a federal judge in Chicago has acquitted David Sargent, an environmental lawyer, of insider…
Private Equity and Venture Capital: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in 2024
The past 18 months have presented significant challenges for private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) funds and their portfolio…
Former Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher Lawyer Faces Prison for Insider Trading
Federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C., are urging an eight-month prison sentence for Romero Cabral da Costa Neto, a 33-year-old former…