Criminal Law
NY Jewelry Wholesaler Pleads Guilty in $200M Ponzi Scheme Targeting Police, Firefighters
NewsA suburban New York jewelry wholesaler pleaded guilty on Wednesday to fraud for running a $200 million Ponzi scheme targeting current and retired police officers and firefighters who were promised big profits from the resale of jewelry.
Receiver Settles $8M Case with Lawyers Close to Stenger in EB-5 Fraud Case
NewsAfter nearly three years of legal wrangling, 23 foreign investors in the scandal-plagued Jay Peak projects have settled with their former immigration attorneys, Carroll & Scribner.
Prominent Baltimore Lawyer Snared in Federal Racketeering Case Against Defense Attorney
NewsA federal grand jury has charged prominent attorney Joshua Treem and a private investigator in the racketeering case against defense attorney Kenneth Ravenell, alleging that they helped conceal Ravenell’s conduct by obtaining false statements to protect him.
Disbarred Lawyer Arrested for Defrauding Clients out of $700K
NewsA former lawyer faces multiple charges of theft and fraud after investigators say he stole about $700K from clients over a period of three years.
Insurance Lawyer’s Alleged Ripoff Scheme
NewsThe Florida Bar has filed its fourth complaint against Miami-Dade County attorney Scot Strems, alleging that Strems and the Strems Law Firm (SLF) engaged in a pattern of duplicitous behavior and subterfuge to enroll property owners into legal services.
Longtime Leclairryan Attorney Disbarred Over Mishandling of $3M in Landamerica Case
NewsBruce Matson, a prominent, longtime local bankruptcy attorney formerly of LeClairRyan, had his law license revoked last week by the Virginia State Bar after he admitted to inappropriately pocketing seven figures worth of funds from the long-dormant LandAmerica bankruptcy trust account.
Amazon Sues Two Influencers for Peddling Counterfeit Goods on Instagram and Tiktok
NewsTwo influencers allegedly teamed up with nearly a dozen third-party sellers to advertise, promote and facilitate the sale of counterfeit luxury goods on Amazon, according to a lawsuit the company filed Thursday.
Husband and Wife Sentenced for International Elder Fraud Scheme
NewsA husband and wife were sentenced today to a combined 92 months in prison for their roles in a sophisticated fraud scheme that primarily targeted elderly Americans.
Terminix $60M Settlement for Illegal Business Practices Targeting Alabama Customers
NewsAlabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced on Thursday a historic $60 million state settlement with Terminix International in response to the company’s alleged illegal business practices targeting Alabama consumers.
Two Men Indicted for Allegedly Operating Multimillion Dollar Sports Betting Pyramid Scheme in Las Vegas
NewsTwo Las Vegas residents made their initial court appearances in U.S. District Court on Friday for charges in connection with a multimillion dollar investment fraud scheme.
Disbarred Attorney Pleads Guilty to Stealing 9/11 Victim Compensation Funds
NewsA disbarred lawyer in Westchester County pled guilty to stealing approximately $1M of government funds.
R.I. Man Admits to Fraudulently Seeking $4.7M in COVID-19 Stimulus Loans
NewsA Middletown, R.I. admitted in federal court in Providence to fraudulently seeking more than $4.7 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgivable loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Portsmouth Lawyer Michael Mearan Arrested on Human Trafficking Charges
NewsFormer Portsmouth, Ohio, city council member and attorney Michael Mearan was arrested today on human trafficking, racketeering and related charges.
Goldman Sachs Agrees to Record $2.9B DOJ Settlement
NewsThe international investment bank Goldman Sachs agreed to pay $2.9 billion and admit wrongdoing for its involvement in the plundering of an economic development fund meant to benefit Malaysia.
Coral Gables Attorney Accused of Multiple Bank Robberies
NewsA South Florida lawyer has been arrested for his involvement in at least five robberies or attempted robberies of local banks, FBI officials said Wednesday.
Software CEO Robert Brockman Charged in $2B Tax Evasion Case
NewsTexas tech mogul Robert T. Brockman has been charged in a $2 billion tax evasion case, the largest ever tax charge in the United States.
Chester County Judge Misused Campaign Contributions for Gambling and Personal Benefit
NewsThe 45th Investigating Statewide Grand Jury announced charges against a Chester County magisterial district judge for using $4,000 in campaign contributions for personal benefit.
Broward Attorneys Face Charges in Scheme to Steal Foreclosure Surplus Checks
NewsTwo Broward attorneys were arrested this week for their involvement in a nearly $750,000 fraud scheme to rip off unsuspecting victims of foreclosure surplus checks.
Baltimore Attorney Facing Federal Indictment for Attempted Extortion
NewsA federal grand jury has indicted Stephen L. Snyder, age 72, of Miami Beach, Florida, on the federal charges of attempted extortion and interstate travel and use of an interstate facility to carry on unlawful activity, also known as the Travel Act.
Three Defendants Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Medicare Fraud Scheme
NewsThree individuals were charged today in connection with a multi-million dollar Medicare fraud scheme, bringing the total number of defendants to six.
