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Malaysia and Singapore Law Firms Launch Fintech Practice

Summary: Two law firms in Malaysia and Singapore launched fintech practices in response to growing industries in both countries. Singapore…

Mexican Attorney General Arrested at U.S. Border

Summary: The Attorney General of the Mexican state, Nayarit, was arrested on charges of conspiring to smuggle drugs. Mexican state…

Trial Finds New Jersey Lawyer Guilty of Fraud

Summary: An Essex County jury found lawyer Stephanie Hand guilty of money laundering, conspiracy, and theft in a scheme defrauding…

Maryland Criminal Defense Lawyer Picked Up for Soliciting Sex from a Minor

Summary: A well-known and regarded attorney in the Maryland area was charged with soliciting sex from a minor. Michael D.…

IP Law Firm Gives Job Applicants Personality Quizzes

Summary: A law firm has a unique way of screening its potential job applicants.  Finding a new lawyer who is…

Ohio Personal Injury Firm Sued for Allegedly Frauding Clients

Summary: An Ohio-based personal injury firm is being sued by former clients for allegedly defrauding them.  Some personal injury attorneys…

San Antonio Lawyer Compelled Clients for Sex

Summary: A South Texas lawyer forced clients to have sex with him for payments and for better outcomes on their…

“Conn-Attorney” Pleads Guilty to Fake Disability Benefits Scheme

Summary: Eric Conn, the con-artist attorney, was able to get his benefits over $550 million in fraudulent disability benefits that…

Immigration Lawyer Sentenced for Fake Asylum Claims

Summary: A disbarred immigration attorney was sentenced to 15 months in prison for lying on asylum applications. A Chicago lawyer…

University of Minnesota Law Professor Charged for Embezzling $4 Million

Summary: A University of Minnesota Law professor was charged for swindling investors out of millions. A University of Minnesota Law…

Detroit Mayor Threatens to Sue Jones Day, Jones Day Bites Back

Summary: After going through bankruptcy in 2014 with the help of Jones Day to determine the financials, things are going…

Philly D.A. Indicted for Bribery and Corruption, Pleads Not Guilty

Summary: The district attorney of Philadelphia was indicted on bribery and corruption charges in addition to stealing his mother’s nursing…