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Corporate Attorney Anthony Pastor Killed Girlfriend’s Dog

Summary: A corporate attorney in Manhattan who beat his girlfriend’s dog to death claims he did do because he was…

California Attorney Phil Ganong Accused in $22 Million Fraud Scheme

Summary: Bakersfield attorney Phil Ganong and his wife are charged with multiple counts of insurance fraud with a sentence if…

5 Types of Lawyers Who Swindle Clients

Summary: The following are some of the most common ways lawyers can rip-off their deep-pocketed clients.  After aspiring attorneys pass…

Las Vegas Attorney Alexis Plunkett Accused of Giving Cellphone to Inmates

Summary: A Las Vegas attorney is facing multiple felony counts for allegedly giving at cellphones to inmates at the Clark…

Dechert Layoffs: First-Year Associates Amongst Those Let Go

Summary: Recently, Dechert has laid off associates, prompting some in the industry to wonder if more layoffs are to come. …

Federal Prosecutor, Beranton Whisenant Jr., Found Dead on Florida Beach

Summary: The body of a Miami federal prosecutor was found washed up on a Florida beach with head trauma. A…

Winston & Strawn Pulls Out of Beijing and Taipei

Summary: Winston & Strawn is among a number of U.S. law firms addressing their abilities in Asia. Winston & Strawn has…

Am Law 200 Shows Bad News for “Hollow Middle”

Summary: The American Lawyer released the top 200 revenue-generating law firms this week. On Wednesday, American Lawyer released its list of the…

Christos Vasiliades Charged with Offering Rape Victim Cash to Not Testify

Summary: Baltimore attorney Christos Vasiliades was arrested for witness intimidation after offering to pay the victim cash for not showing…

Polsinelli Prepares for New-Vice and Chair-Elect

Summary: The Polsinelli Board of Directors has nominated Chase Simmons to take over as Vice-Chair and Chair-Elect. Kansas City-based Polsinelli…

Oral Sex Defendant Found Not Guilty by Jury

Summary: A jury found the defendant who believed he accidentally killed his girlfriend during oral sex not guilty of murder.…

Who is Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein?

Summary: Rod Rosenstein is a man known for wanting "neutral ground," according to The New York Times. Rod J. Rosenstein previously…