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February 19, 2025
Pot Convict Says Feds' Attempt To Stay Gun Case Is 'Wild'
A Maine man with a cannabis conviction suing federal and state authorities over a policy banning him from lawfully owning a gun told a Maine federal court that the U.S. Department of Justice's recent motion to pause his case while the executive branch considers its position on the Second Amendment is "wild."
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February 19, 2025
Chilean Nationals Charged With Burgling Pro Athletes' Homes
Federal prosecutors in Florida have unveiled charges against seven Chilean men for operating a burglary ring that targeted the homes of several high-profile athletes and stole more than $2 million worth of valuable goods.
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February 19, 2025
Ex-Jones Day Partner Named For Key DOJ Civil Division Post
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday that President Donald Trump intends to nominate three people to key posts in the department, including former Jones Day partner Brett Shumate as assistant attorney general for the DOJ's Civil Division.
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February 19, 2025
3rd Circ. Hints County's Probation Detainers Need Scrutiny
Civil rights advocates told the Third Circuit that Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, is jailing defendants for probation violations too hastily, and the panel appeared open Wednesday to reviving a lawsuit against several county judges for more developments.
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February 19, 2025
Adams, DOJ Quizzed On Dismissal Bid By Wary Judge
A Manhattan federal judge on Wednesday scrutinized the U.S. Department of Justice's motion to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, rankling attorneys on both sides as he declined to "shoot from the hip" and immediately rule.
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February 19, 2025
Wu-Tang Album Owner Wants Shkreli To Pay Fees
The crypto project that holds the only physical copy of a Wu-Tang Clan album that once belonged to Martin Shkreli has asked a Brooklyn federal court to make him pay for months of noncompliance with a preliminary injunction requiring him to account for all copies of the album he may have made.
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February 19, 2025
Jay-Z's Roc Nation Aims To Exit Buzbee Conspiracy Suits
Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter's company Roc Nation has asked a Texas federal court to let it escape two lawsuits against it and Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP alleging that they recruited former clients to bring malpractice claims against the Buzbee Law Firm in retaliation for accusing the rap star of rape.
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February 19, 2025
Simpson Thacher Adds Litigator, Private Funds Pro In Boston
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has added a litigation attorney from Cooley LLP and a private funds attorney from Ropes & Gray LLP who will both work in Boston, the firm announced Wednesday.
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February 19, 2025
Nadine Menendez Loses Bid To Have Expert Testify On Gifts
A Manhattan federal judge on Wednesday rejected a request by Nadine Menendez to have a witness testify that receiving gold bars as gifts is normal in her culture, dealing the wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez a setback ahead of her corruption trial.
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February 19, 2025
Trump Media Co. Sues Brazilian Supreme Court Justice
President Donald Trump's media company and online video sharing platform Rumble Inc. filed suit Wednesday, accusing a Brazilian Supreme Federal Court justice of illegally suppressing political speech in the United States by ordering X and other social media platforms to block accounts spreading disinformation.
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February 18, 2025
1st Circ. Backs Strict View Of Kickback Law In Blow To FCA
In an eagerly awaited ruling, the First Circuit on Tuesday said a major avenue for False Claims Act enforcement requires proof that kickbacks directly changed treatment decisions, a holding that creates a lopsided circuit split as well as significant challenges for the U.S. Department of Justice and the plaintiffs bar.
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February 18, 2025
Wash. AG Targets Alleged 'Probates For Profit' Plot
The Washington State Attorney General's Office has launched a lawsuit in state court over a yearslong "probates for profit" scheme involving a group of people who allegedly commandeered the estates of strangers, sold their homes and walked away with millions of dollars that should have gone to heirs.
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February 18, 2025
Special Counsel Says Justices Can't Review Firing Just Yet
A federal employment watchdog urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday to deny the Trump administration's bid to undo a freeze of his firing, contending that granting the White House's request would suggest that the president is entitled to a special "rocket docket" in high-stakes emergency litigation.
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February 18, 2025
Data Science Co. Director Admits $7M Skim In Del. Hearing
An officer and co-founder of a Hong Kong-headquartered data science company who acknowledged skimming nearly $7 million from the business during a Delaware Court of Chancery hearing was found Tuesday to have breached his fiduciary duty to the company and was ordered to return the cash.
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February 18, 2025
CIA Gets Remaining Assange Visit Spying Claim Tossed
A New York federal judge has dismissed a case accusing the CIA of unlawfully spying on lawyers and journalists who met with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, finding it could not be decided without delving into protected state secrets.
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February 18, 2025
Trump Fires Remaining Biden-Nominated US Attorneys
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he's firing all remaining U.S. attorneys nominated by Joe Biden, completing an expected shakeup of the nation's top federal prosecutors that typically accompanies the start of a new presidential administration.
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February 18, 2025
Convicted Pharma Exec Seeks Trial Redo, Citing Feds' Error
A former pharmacy executive convicted on criminal charges over a healthcare scheme that defrauded the government of $160 million has urged a Texas federal court to grant him a new trial, arguing an admission of error by the federal government necessitates a redo.
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February 18, 2025
DEA Skewed Pot Hearings Against Reform, DC Circ. Told
A group of doctors who support easing federal marijuana restrictions told the D.C. Circuit Monday that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration stacked the deck against reform when it unilaterally drew up a list of participants allowed to testify at rulemaking hearings.
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February 18, 2025
Magnetics Co. Loses Constitutional Grounds Dismissal Bid
A Kentucky federal judge on Tuesday refused to dismiss certain claims against a magnetics manufacturer and its executives, finding the assertion that technical-data licensing requirements are unconstitutionally vague needs more examination at trial.
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February 18, 2025
Acccounting Firm Blames Broker For Losing $1M In Coverage
A Texas accounting firm accused its insurance broker of causing it to lose $1 million coverage by failing to inform an excess insurer that the firm was subpoenaed in connection with the investigation of a $12 million seismic data collection company embezzlement scheme, the broker told a Texas federal court.
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February 18, 2025
'ComEd Four' Look To Halt Case After Trump FCPA Order
Four former Commonwealth Edison CEO executives and lobbyists convicted of conspiring to bribe ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan asked a federal judge on Monday to stay all proceedings in their case, citing an executive order from President Donald Trump they claim could lead to the dropping of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act charges.
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February 18, 2025
Pot Co. Alliance Adds Class Claims To DC Dispensaries Suits
A group of medical cannabis companies is adding class claims to suits it has filed against companies it alleges are acting as illegal recreational dispensaries in anticipation of consolidation of the suits.
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February 18, 2025
Firm Says Insurer Refused To Repay It For $1.5M Cyber Theft
A law firm claimed its cyber insurer refused to reimburse it after hackers allegedly stole more than $1.5 million that was supposed to go to an attorney who had teamed up with the firm on a personal injury case.
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February 18, 2025
Goldstein's Overseas Ties Make It 'Easier To Flee,' Judge Says
U.S. Supreme Court advocate and SCOTUSblog publisher Tom Goldstein has lost a second attempt to shield his more than $3 million residence in Washington, D.C., from forfeiture in his criminal tax evasion case as a Maryland federal judge ruled Tuesday that he remains a "significant flight risk."
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February 18, 2025
Ex-BigLaw Atty Who Killed Wife Joins Fray Over Deal Funds
The former BigLaw partner who fatally shot his wife has entered a Georgia state court dispute over the distribution of wrongful death proceeds related to her death, saying he was required to assign the proceeds to his wife's godson as part of his plea deal but took no position on the validity of that assignment.
Expert Analysis
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2nd Circ. Maxwell Ruling Adds To Confusion Over NPA Reach
The Second Circuit’s recent decision upholding Ghislaine Maxwell’s conviction made an analytical leap in applying plea agreement precedent to a nonprosecution agreement, compounding a circuit split and providing lessons for defense counsel, say attorneys at Kropf Moseley.
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What FTC's 'Bitcoin ATM' Report Tells Us About Crypto Scams
The Federal Trade Commission's recent insights into bitcoin ATM scams highlight the technical evolution of fraudsters, the application of old scams to new technology, and the persistent financial impact on victims, say attorneys at DLA Piper.
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Recent Developments In Insurance Coverage For FCA Claims
As the U.S. Department of Justice continues its vigorous False Claims Act enforcement, companies looking to their insurers to help defray the costs of an investigation or settlement should note recent decisions on which types of policies cover FCA claims, which policy periods apply and which portions of FCA-related losses are covered, say attorneys at Covington.
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A Look At Grewal's Record-Breaking Legacy After SEC Exit
Gurbir Grewal resigned as director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Enforcement last month after more than three years on the job, leaving behind a legacy marked by record numbers of penalties and enforcement actions, as well as mixed results in aggressive lawsuits against major crypto players, say attorneys at Debevoise.
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Striking A Balance Between AI Use And Attorney Well-Being
As the legal industry increasingly adopts generative artificial intelligence tools to boost efficiency, leaders must note the hidden costs of increased productivity, and work to protect attorneys’ well-being while unlocking AI’s full potential, says Ed Sohn at Factor.
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Empathy In Mediation Offers A Soft Landing For Disputes
Experiencing a crash-landing on a recent flight underscored to me how much difference empathy makes in times of crisis or stress, including during mediation, says Eydith Kaufman at Alternative Resolution Centers.
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Series
Being An Artist Makes Me A Better Lawyer
My work as an artist has highlighted how using creativity and precision together — qualities that are equally essential in both art and law — not only improves outcomes, but also leads to more innovative and thoughtful work, says Sarah La Pearl at Segal McCambridge.
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Consider The Impact Of Election Stress On Potential Jurors
For at least the next few months, potential jurors may be working through anger and distrust stemming from the presidential election, and trial attorneys will need to assess whether those jurors are able to leave their political concerns at the door, says Ken Broda-Bahm at Persuasion Strategies.
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How Judiciary Can Minimize AI Risks In Secondary Sources
Because courts’ standing orders on generative artificial intelligence and other safeguards do not address the risk of hallucinations in secondary source materials, the judiciary should consider enlisting legal publishers and database hosts to protect against AI-generated inaccuracies, say attorneys at Lankler Siffert & Wohl.
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3 Steps For Companies To Combat Task Scams
On the rise in the U.S., the task scam — when scammers offer a victim a fake work-from-home job — hurts impersonated businesses by tarnishing their name and brand, but companies have a few ways to fight back against these cons, says Chris Wlach at Huge.
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Perspectives
Protecting Survivor Privacy In High-Profile Sex Assault Cases
Multiple civil lawsuits filed against Sean "Diddy" Combs, with claims ranging from sexual assault and trafficking to violent physical beatings, provide important lessons for attorneys to take proactive measures to protect the survivor's anonymity and privacy, says Andrea Lewis at Searcy Denney.
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How Attorneys Can Break Free From Career Enmeshment
Ambitious attorneys can sometimes experience career enmeshment — when your sense of self-worth becomes unhealthily tangled up in your legal vocation — but taking the time to discover and realign with your core personal values can help you recover your identity, says Janna Koretz at Azimuth Psychological.
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A Look At Insurance Coverage For Government Investigations
Attorneys at Jenner & Block discuss the quirks and potential pitfalls of insurance coverage for government claims and investigations, including those likely to arise from the U.S. Department of Justice's recently announced whistleblower program.
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Ex-Chicago Politician's Case May Further Curb Fraud Theories
The U.S. Supreme Court recently agreed to hear Thompson v. U.S. to determine whether a statement that is misleading but not false still violates federal law, potentially heralding the court’s largest check yet on prosecutors’ expansive fraud theories, with significant implications for sentencing, say attorneys at the Law Offices of Alan Ellis.
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Lawyers With Disabilities Are Seeking Equity, Not Pity
Attorneys living with disabilities face extra challenges — including the need for special accommodations, the fear of stigmatization and the risk of being tokenized — but if given equitable opportunities, they can still rise to the top of their field, says Kate Reder Sheikh, a former attorney and legal recruiter at Major Lindsey & Africa.