A recent federal court ruling has vacated a U.S. Department of Education directive that had canceled grants for educator training and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) programs. This decision, issued by Judge Angel Kelley of the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts, has significant implications for educational programs once threatened by the policy shift. The directive, titled…
AXS Law has announced a significant addition to its team with the hiring of a longtime U.S. Department of Justice attorney to lead its international fraud, corruption, national security, and congressional investigations practices. This move underscores AXS Law’s commitment to strengthening its capabilities in handling complex legal matters on a global scale. The new leader…
AXS Law has recently recruited a seasoned attorney from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to lead its international fraud, corruption, national security, and congressional investigations practices. The new appointee has an extensive background in handling international fraud cases, including high-profile matters such as embezzlement from Venezuela’s state-owned oil company, PDVSA. These cases have been…
An immigration attorney is seeking sanctions against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a New York federal court, challenging the SEC’s actions in a contentious case revolving around the EB-5 immigrant investor program. The attorney argues that the SEC proceeded with a baseless claim of unregistered securities without conducting a thorough investigation. The…
A recent lawsuit filed in Washington state has brought to light allegations against Ashurst Perkins Coie, a well-known legal firm, claimed to have been complicit in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of nearly $230 million. The suit accuses the firm of knowingly aiding and abetting fraudulent activities by providing legal services to clients involved…
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) decision to reject a Texas law firm’s request for forgiveness of a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan amounting to approximately $249,000. The denial was attributed to the firm’s failure to disclose a pending criminal complaint against its owner at the time…
A significant shift has occurred in New York’s legal landscape as a prominent real estate team from Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP has transitioned to Norton Rose Fulbright. This move underscores the dynamic nature of the legal industry, where strategic alignments are pivotal for growth and client service. Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP, headquartered in New York,…
In a significant development for the ongoing debate over mail-in voting in the United States, a federal judge has halted efforts by the Trump administration to implement new changes. With a ruling issued on Sunday, U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, who presides in Washington D.C., blocked the initiative which sought to impose new design requirements…
In a recent decision, the US Supreme Court denied the Department of Justice’s request to stay a preliminary injunction that blocks the United States Postal Service from implementing a contested mail-in ballot regulation ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. The rule, part of a March 2026 executive order by former President Donald Trump, requires states…
The Supreme Court has decided not to grant the Trump administration’s request to enforce certain aspects of a new rule on mail-in voting through the U.S. Postal Service. This decision maintains the order of a federal judge in Boston, which restricts the implementation of the rule. This comes just weeks before the midterm elections, with…
In a recent legal twist, the developer of the Marco Beach Ocean Resort has requested a new trial following a contentious verdict in a trademark dispute. The dispute involves a condominium owner and his rental businesses, which the resort claims was tainted by a biased juror. The developer contends that this bias, along with insufficient…
Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group have recently aligned with a coalition of music industry leaders in a campaign to combat streaming fraud. The initiative focuses on addressing the manipulation tactics used by fraudsters to falsely inflate streaming numbers, which can result in unwarranted royalty payouts as reported by Law360. This move underscores the…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently unveiled a proposal intended to bring greater clarity to the regulatory landscape surrounding cryptocurrencies. However, this proposal may not address the lingering uncertainties connected with the Supreme Court’s Howey test, which remains pivotal in determining whether a digital asset is classified as a security. The SEC’s initiative…
Recent actions by Zambian authorities, involving the cancellation of passports for six prominent figures on national security grounds, have sparked significant concerns among human rights advocates. Amnesty International has criticized these measures as an administrative tool utilized to stifle dissent and silence critics of the government. The six affected individuals include former ambassador Emmanuel Mwamba,…
Tom Goldstein, a prominent appellate lawyer, delivered a robust challenge to overturn his felony fraud convictions, arguing before the Fourth Circuit that significant trial errors irreparably harmed his defense. Goldstein asserted that prosecutors pursued a conviction with unwavering determination, disregarding both facts and legal standards. He emphasized that the trial was marred by the testimony…
In a significant development at Huawei’s RICO trial in New York federal court, a former engineer from a U.S. subsidiary of the Chinese telecommunications giant took the stand, sharing her alarm upon discovering that a colleague reportedly bragged about using patented code from Amazon’s cloud computing platform. This case sheds light on allegations of intellectual…
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA finds itself embroiled in legal proceedings after the Chapter 7 trustee of the bankrupt law firm Kossoff PLLC filed a lawsuit accusing the bank of facilitating the embezzlement of at least $18.5 million by the firm’s principal, Mitchell Kossoff. The legal action claims that JPMorgan Chase enabled the theft from clients,…
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, one of the prestigious Magic Circle law firms, has taken a significant step in bolstering its white-collar defense team with the recruitment of Adam Safwat, formerly the white-collar practice co-chair at Weil, Gotshal & Manges. This strategic move underscores Freshfields’ focus on enhancing its capabilities in navigating complex regulatory and compliance challenges…
The ongoing legal battle over mail-in ballots has intensified, as recent appellate court defeats for a prominent judge continue to fuel right-wing criticisms. These losses have galvanized conservative groups that argue the mail-in voting system undermines election security, citing procedural concerns and potential for fraud. The issues surrounding mail-in ballots have become a focal point…
Labaton Sucharow LLP, known for its investor-focused legal services, has reinvigorated its whistleblower practice with the appointment of two notable former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officials. This strategic move positions the firm to better represent whistleblowers before federal regulators, marking a significant development for the practice area. The firm has brought onboard Richard…
In a strategic addition to bolster its white-collar practice, Steptoe & Johnson LLP has announced the hiring of Brian Sentilles, a former legal executive at Morgan Stanley. Sentilles, known for his extensive experience in handling complex white-collar crime cases, joins the firm’s New York office, bringing fresh insights from his tenure in the financial sector….
Reeya Thakrar, a partner at Faegre Drinker, shares her journey to partnership with a refreshingly straightforward piece of advice: “Stop feeling the impostor syndrome.” According to Thakrar, the path to success begins with the acceptance that you belong in the professional space you occupy. This mindset shift is crucial to building confidence and progressing without…
In a recent ruling, a Michigan federal judge determined that a Detroit attorney must contend with a $550,000 claim made by a cybersecurity company. The case revolves around allegations of breach of contract and defamation linked to the attorney’s insistence on voter fraud claims post-2020 elections. The cybersecurity firm, engaged by the attorney to investigate…
In a recent development at the intersection of electoral law and federal authority, the Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court to address its concerns over election fraud. The administration aims to implement a program designed to verify voters’ citizenship using the Department of Homeland Security’s Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database. This…
Article The Trump administration has once again sought the intervention of the Supreme Court in its ongoing battle over restrictions on mail-in voting. This marks the third time in less than six weeks that the administration has approached the court to stay rulings affecting mail-in ballots. The latest move arises from a decision by U.S….