Tag: CriminalLaw
Former Executive at Bankrupt NYC Law Firm Convicted of Fraud
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A jury in Manhattan convicted Joel Sanders, the law firm’s former chief financial officer, on three criminal counts arising from what prosecutors said was a scheme to hide the firm’s failing finances from financial backers, reports The New York Times.
Uber Faces Criminal Probe Over the Secret ‘Greyball’ Tool It Used to Stymie Regulators
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Some Uber employees told Reuters that the Greyball technique was used against suspected local officials who could have been looking to fine drivers, impound cars or otherwise prevent Uber from operating.
Legendary Texas Lawyer Richard ‘Racehorse’ Haynes Has Died
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Haynes was easy-going until he stepped into a courtroom. He was legendary for his ability to take command of the courtroom, and effectively cross-examine witnesses.
On Trial for Bribery, Samsung Boss Lets Lawyers Do the Talking
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The third-generation leader of South Korea’s top conglomerate was mostly silent at his first court appearance in what has been called the “trial of the century,” as his lawyers labored to portray him as an innocent bystander in a graft scandal, reports Reuters.
Disbarred Lawyer in Hot Water Over Unpaid $600,000 Restitution
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A disbarred Connecticut lawyer who owes more than $600,000 for stealing money from a client was given a dressing down by a frustrated Stamford judge who was angered that the man had paid less than $400 in restitution in five years, reports the Stamford Advocate.
In-House Lawyer Killed in ‘Targeted’ Shooting in Broad Daylight
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A suspect with a criminal record has been arrested in connection with the murder of an in-house attorney with UPS in Atlanta, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Ex-Harvard Lawyer Gets 40 Years in Prison for Abducting Woman
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A U.S. district judge sentenced disbarred Harvard-educated lawyer Matthew Muller to 40 years in prison for abducting a California woman in a crime so elaborate and bizarre that police initially dismissed it as a hoax, the Associated Press reports.
Attorney Says Case Against Dylann Roof Provides Prosecutors Some Insurance
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Roof’s decision to take the innocent lives of South Carolina citizens is deplorable, and the pursuit of the death penalty in state court is likely an effort to offset any potential success he may find during his federal appeal, says Dallas criminal defense attorney Nicole Knox.
Florida Lawyer is Shot At His Office; Ex-Client Arrested
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Real estate lawyer Larry Harshman, 54, was shot five times at his Florida law office. Harshman, who had drawn up paperwork for a home the suspect was forced to sell short three years ago, underwent surgery and was recovering in a hospital,
Kilpatrick Townsend Partner is Shot and Killed Outside Home
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James Gilliland was a partner at Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton LLP in San Francisco, where he headed litigation from 2013 to 2015.
Lawyer Gets Prison Time After Stashing $234K From Sorority
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The sentence also calls for Jennifer Elizabeth Meehan, 40, to serve 18 months of home confinement and 40 months supervised probation, along with community service and participation in a mental health program, reports AL.com.
Prominent N.J. Lawyer Charged With Stealing $1.2m From Elderly Clients
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Charges against Robert Novy of Novy & Associates in Manchester involve his handling of funds of some of his clients, state New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino said.
Dallas Lawyer Was Spied on Before He Was Killed, Police Suspected
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Dallas police have released documents that detail evidence they’ve sought in the slaying of prominent attorney Ira Tobolowsky, according to a report by The Dallas Morning News.
Backpage.com CEO, 2 Shareholders Charged in Trafficking Allegations
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Backpage, the second-largest U.S. online classified ad service after Craigslist, has faced scrutiny from the U.S. Senate as well as civil lawsuits over allegations that the site facilitates sex trafficking, especially of children, reports Dan Levine for Reuters.
Disbarred Lawyer Pleads Guilty in ‘Gone Girl’ Kidnapping Case
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A California man, described as a Harvard-educated lawyer who was later disbarred, pleaded guilty Thursday in a federal court to an elaborate kidnapping that law enforcement had initially branded a hoax, reports NPR.
Law Enforcement ‘Not Winning’ War on White-Collar Crime
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One participant suggested that the publication of the Panama Papers, which revealed how wealthy individuals used elaborate corporate structures and offshore tax havens to obscure their ownership of assets, would lead to less transparency
Prominent Florida Lawyer Pleads Guilty in Money-Laundering Case
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Alan Koslow was charged with helping people he thought were criminals to hide the source of $220,000 linked to illegal gambling and drug dealing of cocaine and counterfeit Viagra, reports the Sun Sentinel.
Fugitive Ex-CEO Who Fled Country Wants Judge to Release Him on Bail
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The 64-year-old ex-CEO of Comverse Technology Inc. moved to Namibia before he was formally charged in 2006 in a scheme involving the backdating of stock options at Comverse.
As Miranda Turns 50, Lawyers Push to Ensure Rights Aren’t Lost in Translation
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Androvett Legal Media & Marketing reports that the ABA is taking steps to ensure that the language in Miranda warnings is accurately translated for Spanish-speaking suspects who may not understand English.
Former FBI Agent to be Sentenced for Lying at Bulger’s Trial
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Prosecutors and the defense have have proposed a plea agreement that recommends two years probation for Robert Fitzpatrick, 76, who is suffering from kidney disease, cancer, and diabetes.
