Government
Big Company General Counsel Join Big Law Voting Rights Statement
NewsNearly 20 current and former general counsel of major corporations have joined Big Law leaders in signing a statement opposing voter disenfranchisement, following changes to Georgia’s voting laws.
5th Circuit Sanctions Marc Elias and Other Perkins Coie Lawyers for ‘Redundant and Misleading’ Motion
NewsA federal appeals court has sanctioned Perkins Coie attorneys who represent Democratic groups for a “redundant and misleading” motion in election litigation.
U.S. Judge Approves Daimler’s $1.5B Diesel Emissions Settlement
NewsA federal judge approved Daimler AG’s $1.5 billion settlement to resolve a U.S. government probe into the German automaker’s use of undisclosed software that allowed excess diesel pollution to be emitted by 250,000 of its vehicles in the United States.
State AG Authorizes $100M Settlement in Oil and Gas Lawsuit
NewsState Attorney General Jeff Landry authorized a $100 million settlement with one of dozens of oil and gas companies accused of destroying Louisiana’s coast.
Lawyer Tries To Persuade IRS it Doesn’t Owe Him $285K
NewsTodd Rothbard, a Santa Clara attorney, got a letter from the IRS a few weeks ago saying he miscalculated his 2019 taxes and was due more than $284,000.
Jones Day Hires Homeland Security Lawyer… Doesn’t Mention Kidnapped Immigrant Children
NewsChad Mizelle was recently the Acting General Counsel of the Department of Homeland Security.
Biglaw Lawyer Becomes Impromptu Champion Of D.C.
NewsPeter Tracey, Senior Counsel at Perkins Coie. was filmed standing on his stoop yelling at the rioters.
North Texas Lawyer Who Participated in Capitol Riot Fired from his Job
NewsA North Texas lawyer has been fired by his employer after he was seen on video outside the Capitol building.
Texas Hiring Two Law Firms for Google Probe Team
NewsThe Texas attorney general’s office has named The Lanier Law Firm and the law firm Keller Lenkner to the litigation team that would face off against Alphabet’s Google in an expected antitrust lawsuit.
General Electric Agrees to Pay $200M Fine for Misleading Investors
NewsThe SEC announced that GE has agreed to pay a $200M penalty to settle charges for misleading investors regarding the profitability and risks to some of its core business lines.
Sterling Brown Agrees to $750K Settlement with City of Milwaukee
NewsMilwaukee Bucks guard Sterling Brown has agreed to a $750,000 settlement with the city of Milwaukee, nearly three years after he was tased by an officer during a run-in with police over a parking violation.
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.
DOJ Sues to Block Visa Acquisition of Fintech Startup Plaid
NewsThe federal government is suing to block Visa’s $5.3 billion acquisition of fintech startup Plaid, alleging the merger violates antitrust laws.
California Privacy Ballot Measure Means New Compliance Hurdles
NewsCalifornia’s new privacy agency means a fresh set of regulatory headaches for tech companies and other businesses operating in California that are already grappling with the state’s landmark 2018 law.
Begley Awarded $1.8M in Settlement
NewsAssistant Chief Mark Begley was awarded a $1.84 million lawsuit settlement against the County of Kaua‘i and Kaua‘i Police Department.
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.
Memphis Physicians Agree to Pay More Than $340,000 for Alleged Overbilling
NewsDoctor Shoaib Qureshi, Doctor Imran Mirza, Memphis Primary Care Specialists, Lunceford Family Health Center, and Getwell Family Medicine agreed to pay $341,690 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly charging Medicare for services rendered by nurse practitioners at the higher reimbursement rate for physician services.
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.
Justice, Morrisey Announce Multi-Million-Dollar Settlement in Asphalt Lawsuit
NewsA lawsuit accusing several paving companies of anti-competitive practices and price gouging is over, with state officials announcing Friday a $101.35 million settlement.
Herbalife Agrees to Pay $123M to Settle Charges Related to 10-Year Bribery Scheme in China
NewsHerbalife Nutrition Ltd.’s (‘Herbalife’) recent settlement of bribery allegations demonstrates the U.S. government’s continuing focus on China and the critical role that board members and senior management of multinationals play in overseeing compliance globally.
