The Greek Ministry of Labor and Social Security has implemented a stringent order restricting outdoor work during the most intense periods of an ongoing heatwave. Businesses are now mandated to halt heavy outdoor labor activities, including manual labor, deliveries, and construction, from noon until 5 PM. This directive comes as temperatures in parts of Greece…
A disbarred Cincinnati attorney, Richard Louis Crosby III, 37, of Mason, Ohio, admitted in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio this week that he used false identities to obtain employment with at least seven law firms as part of his guilty plea. Crosby pleaded guilty to three counts of Social Security…
AT&T has revealed that a security breach on a third-party cloud platform resulted in the exposure of call and text records for nearly all its cellular customers. The incident was part of a larger attack affecting multiple companies using Snowflake’s AI data cloud, which was infiltrated by hackers using information-stealing malware. AT&T confirmed the scope…
The latest edition of “All’s Fair In Love And Litigation” on Above the Law has covered a variety of intriguing legal developments, each with its own distinct set of implications for the legal community. In a surprising move, Foley & Lardner has made a significant recruiting play by hiring a team of lawyers from a…
In a turn of events that underscores the importance of due diligence in legal hiring, Richard Crosby III, a disbarred attorney known for his audacious resume fabrications, has pleaded guilty to three counts of Social Security number fraud. Crosby, previously disbarred for stealing client money, continued his legal career under false identities, securing positions at…
Disbarred Cincinnati lawyer and one time Democratic congressional candidate Richard Crosby has pleaded guilty to three counts of social security number fraud. Crosby admitted to using aliases and falsified credentials to secure employment at various law firms across the United States after losing his legal license. Crosby’s criminal activities came to light after he was…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has achieved partial success in a lawsuit alleging race and gender discrimination by a Black supervisory attorney, according to a ruling by the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. The judge granted partial summary judgment in favor of the agency, ruling that the plaintiff, John Sheil, had insufficient…
A ransomware attack has disrupted the operations of Patelco Credit Union, a California-based nonprofit cooperative with over 450,000 members. The attack, which occurred on June 29, has led to the shutdown of several banking services. Patelco CEO Erin Mendez acknowledged in a July 1 message that the incident’s repercussions could persist for weeks. Patelco has…
This week, as we honor Juneteenth, we are reminded of the delayed arrival of emancipation news to Black Americans. This delay is emblematic of ongoing disparities, including those found within the United States tax system. As the temporary provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) near their 2025 expiration, Congress faces a critical…
In the coming weeks, the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on whether two fishing companies must bear the costs of third-party observers to ensure regulatory compliance on their vessels. On the surface, this issue appears to have little connection to biotechnology or medicine. However, the outcome could potentially alter the way the FDA interacts with…
Kirkland & Ellis, the country’s largest law firm by revenue, faces significant legal scrutiny following a broad data breach impacting approximately 2,600 companies. The firm has been named in a lawsuit filed in a Massachusetts federal court, which is part of a multidistrict litigation stemming from a hack of Progress Software Corp.’s MOVEit file transfer…
In the wake of a controversial ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court, which held that fertility clinics could be liable for the wrongful death of cryopreserved embryos, federal lawmakers are taking bold steps to protect access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) across the United States. The ruling led Alabama to swiftly pass emergency legislation offering…
Rudy Giuliani Faces Financial Control Crisis Amidst Bankruptcy Rudolph Giuliani is grappling with significant repercussions as his bankruptcy proceedings reach a critical juncture, endangering his control over his finances and potentially upending his daily life. Creditors have requested the appointment of a trustee to manage his Chapter 11 case, a relatively uncommon move that underscores…
Many entrepreneurs who dream of access to the US market often overlook the critical importance of comprehensive tax planning, leading to significant issues that might jeopardize both their personal finances and their business outlook. Failure to effectively navigate through corporate and individual tax issues can potentially lead to considerable losses and thwart a successful US…
A cybersecurity lawyer working for MITRE Corp. who brought a case against Reliance Standard Life Insurance Co. for disability benefits has managed to obtain a court directive that stops the insurer from reducing his disability payments due to his Social Security benefits. The counsel’s Social Security payments are based on his earnings, not his disability,…
Argentina’s main labor unions initiated a 24-hours general strike of public transportation services, including buses, trains, subways, and airplanes last Thursday. The course of action was a reaction to what they perceive as President Javier Milei’s austerity policies, which resulted in a shutdown of transportation services and the emptying of streets as millions of Argentine…
Kenya’s Ministry of Information and Communications has called for regulation rather than an outright ban of the social media platform TikTok. The Ministry stated the state should require TikTok to screen content to ensure it complies with Kenyan laws. They also suggested that the company be required to submit quarterly reports on the nature of…
A class of data-breach victims has lodged a request with a California federal judge to approve an $8 million settlement from Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. The lawsuit arose from a data breach incident in March 2023, during which Social Security numbers and other sensitive details of more than 638,000 individuals were ostensibly exposed. This…
In recent legal news, the Fifth Circuit dissolved a contested suspension and decided to hear arguments on a real stay after extensive back-and-forth on the matter. The determination of when a stay truly becomes a stay has become a complex issue in the ongoing proceedings. Keep yourself updated on these developments here. Recognition is due…
Petr Sutka, who operated several labor staffing firms in Key West, Florida, has been sentenced to four years of imprisonment over tax and immigration-related offenses, according to a recent report by the US Department of Justice. The punitive measures come as part of the efforts by legal authorities to ensure the accountability of business entities…
Renowned law firm Houser LLP is finding itself on the defendant’s side of the courtroom as two proposed federal class-action suits have been filed against it, following a successful ransomware attack on the firm’s data infrastructure in May 2023. The aforementioned attack reportedly resulted in the exposure of personal data relating to over 325,000 individuals,…
The US-Chile tax treaty, which entered into force in December, was designed to reduce tax hindrances between cross-border business relationships between the US and Chile. The objective of the treaty is to enhance the profitability of businesses seeking to establish foreign operations in either country by significantly impacting taxes and trade. The areas where major…
In an era where the majority of legal communication takes place digitally, you might be surprised to learn that faxes still hold some relevancy in the legal sector. Although the fax machine does not hold the same allure as other outdated yet beloved technologies, they still play an important, albeit niche, role in certain areas…
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico has recently announced his plans to launch a set of constitutional reform initiatives in February. These proposed reforms are intended to boost the income of citizens and address improvements in justice and democratic processes. In his announcement, the president described the upcoming proposals as a package that encompasses…
Pope Francis expressed serious concern on Monday over the crackdown on the Catholic Church in Nicaragua. As per Vatican News, Nicaraguan authorities have arrested at least 14 priests, alongside a bishop and two seminarians in the past week. The Vatican News also reported the 26-year sentence imposed on Bishop Rolando José Álvarez Lagos for conspiracy,…