The legal landscape in Seattle is facing an unusual maneuver as Charles Neil Floyd, initially appointed by the Trump administration as the top federal prosecutor for the Western District of Washington, retains his position through a strategic title change. Due to the Senate’s inaction on confirming his interim appointment by the set deadline, Floyd will…
In a significant development in the case against Luigi Mangione, a New York judge has removed the death penalty from the array of potential sentences. Judge Garnett of the Southern District of New York dismissed crucial counts in the case, which involved charges of murder through the use of a firearm and a related firearms…
On November 10, 2025, President Donald Trump issued full federal pardons to several key allies implicated in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. Among those pardoned were his former personal attorney Rudy Giuliani, former Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, and attorneys Sidney Powell and John Eastman. The pardons were announced by Ed Martin,…
On October 7, the Supreme Court will consider whether Sections 924(c) and 924(j) of the Federal Firearm Statute create separate offenses with separate punishments. This case, Barrett v. United States, involves Dwayne Barrett, who was convicted for his involvement in a fatal robbery. Barrett was convicted under both sections but argues that sentencing under both…
Michael Considine has been appointed as the First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY), marking a return to a familiar office where he previously served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney. In this new role, Considine will work closely with the U.S. Attorney, Breon Peace, to oversee a wide range of…
In a recent development within the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, Interim U.S. Attorney Ed Martin has appointed two experienced prosecutors to key supervisory positions. This move comes in the wake of demotions affecting several office supervisors, marking a significant shift in the office’s prosecutorial leadership dynamic. Gauri Gopal has been selected…
In a strategic realignment within one of the nation’s key judicial districts, Washington’s top federal prosecutor Ed Martin has reassigned several senior supervisors who were instrumental in handling cases related to the January 6 insurrection. These officials, once pivotal in the oversight of federal crimes, public corruption, and civil rights cases, have been repositioned to…
On January 6, 2025, marking the fourth anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol, the U.S. Department of Justice announced a significant update concerning the prosecutions related to the event. Over 1,500 individuals have been charged with federal crimes connected to the insurrection. This announcement coincides with the day President-elect Donald Trump’s victory was…
In recent years, the meteoric rise in the value of cryptocurrencies has been a double-edged sword for many investors. While the market offers significant profit potential, it has also become a fertile ground for fraud. The victims of such fraud are often left with little recourse due to a regulatory framework that heavily favors the…
The nosedive in public opinion about the US Supreme Court isn’t just the normal debate about whether the court is too conservative or too liberal. The issue isn’t, as one commentator put it, that the Roberts court is simply “a conservative Warren court,” referring to the progressive court that released landmark civil rights and liberty…
Changes to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act appear inevitable, driven by calls from both Congress and judiciary to reassess its application in the digital age. Originally enacted nearly three decades ago, Section 230 aimed to protect interactive computer services, such as social media and e-commerce platforms, from liability related to user-generated content while…
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit that aimed to compel the Biden administration to withdraw military, diplomatic, and financial support from Israel. The ruling was based on the political question doctrine, which asserts that certain questions are constitutionally committed to another branch of government and…
The Supreme Court has once again set its sights on the “categorical approach” to sentencing enhancements, a method that has long been a subject of debate among the legal community. Under Section 924(c) of the federal criminal code, a mandatory consecutive sentence is imposed for using or carrying a firearm during a “crime of violence,”…
In our constantly evolving technological age, a new breed of criminal behavior has emerged, one that is as perplexing as it is concerning: admitting to federal crimes on social media platforms. As detailed in an article on Above the Law, this behavior has been observed on TikTok, a platform that is popular among younger demographics….
The advent of social media platforms such as TikTok has created new arenas for potential legal transgressions, as evidenced through the controversial videos of Johnny McEntee. Previously serving as an aide to Donald Trump, McEntee had been dismissed due to a flagged gambling issue threatening the validity of his security clearance, before being rehired to…
Tamara Giwa has officially stepped into the role of executive director at the Federal Defenders of New York, an organization that provides legal representation for those who are charged with federal crimes, but are unable to afford it. This information was validated by a recent news release. Prior to assuming her new role, Giwa served…
Randy S. Grossman, former US attorney for the Southern District of California, has recently joined Manatt, Phelps & Phillips in the trial, white collar, and investigations practice. In addition to his new role, Grossman has also been appointed the lead of the firm’s newly established San Diego office, as confirmed by the firm this Tuesday….
The Federal Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has proposed a new rule that will temporarily extend the deadline for new companies to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This proposal came to light on September 28, 2023, in response to the challenges faced by these companies regarding CTA compliance. Alongside this proposed rule, FinCEN had,…
On Friday, multiple members of the far-right nationalist group called Proud Boys received their sentence for their roles in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. Ethan Nordean, the former leader of the group, was handed an 18-year prison sentence, whereas Dominic Pezzola, another member, was given a ten-year prison term. Interestingly, Nordean’s sentence coincides with…