Crypto CEO Linked to Jack Abramoff Convicted of Fraud
Crypto CEO Linked to Jack Abramoff Convicted of Fraud. Rowland Marcus Andrade Found Guilty of Wire Fraud and Money Laundering A California federal jury has convicted Rowland Marcus Andrade, the founder of a cryptocurrency called Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Bitcoin, on charges of wire fraud and money laundering. Andrade was accused of orchestrating a $5 million […]
DLA Piper Welcomes Nat Edmonds as Partner in White Collar Practice
DLA Piper Welcomes Nat Edmonds as Partner in White Collar Practice. DLA Piper is excited to announce that Nat Edmonds has joined the firm as a partner in its White Collar, Investigations, and Government Enforcement Practice. Edmonds will be based in the firm’s Washington, DC office, further strengthening the firm’s capabilities in handling complex global […]
Epstein Files to Be Released, Bondi Announces: “It’s Pretty Sick”
Epstein Files to Be Released, Bondi Announces: “It’s Pretty Sick.” Pam Bondi, former Florida Attorney General, announced that the Department of Justice will release more documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein this Thursday. Speaking with Fox News host Jesse Watters, Bondi described the files as “pretty sick,” emphasizing that their release would offer […]
Antitrust Lawsuits – Now Seeing a Resurgence
Antitrust Lawsuits – Now Seeing a Resurgence. Antitrust lawsuits, which had faded from prominence for decades, are now seeing a resurgence. Though recent attempts to block mergers have largely been unsuccessful, there is growing optimism among some experts regarding the ongoing efforts of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under Section […]
Introduction to Antitrust Resurgence
Introduction to Antitrust Resurgence. Antitrust lawsuits, which had faded from prominence for decades, are now seeing a resurgence. Though recent attempts to block mergers have largely been unsuccessful, there is growing optimism among some experts regarding the ongoing efforts of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under Section 2 of the […]
Ex-McKinsey Partner Pleads Guilty to Obstructing Purdue Probe
Ex-McKinsey Partner Pleads Guilty to Obstructing Purdue Probe. A former senior partner at McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting firm based in New York, N.Y., that last month agreed to pay $650 million to resolve criminal and civil investigations into the firm’s consulting work with opioids manufacturers, including Purdue Pharma, L.P., pled guilty today […]
The Justice Department has informed the appeals court that a partial release of the special counsel’s report regarding Trump is warranted
The Justice Department has informed the appeals court that a partial release of the special counsel’s report regarding Trump is warranted. The Justice Department on Wednesday requested that a federal appeals court in Atlanta facilitate the release of a segment of special counsel Jack Smith’s report, which outlines his investigations concerning President-elect Donald Trump. In […]
Donald Trump Appoints Harmeet Dhillon to DOJ Civil Rights
Donald Trump Appoints Harmeet Dhillon to DOJ Civil Rights. Harmeet Dhillon, 55, chosen by Donald Trump, 78, to head the civil rights division at the Department of Justice (DOJ), is making waves as a key figure in the conservative movement. Known for representing high-profile clients in California, including conservative students at UC Berkeley and churches […]
McBee Dynasty’s Steven McBee Faces 30 Years for Multi-Million Dollar Crop Insurance Fraud
McBee Dynasty’s Steven McBee Faces 30 Years for Multi-Million Dollar Crop Insurance Fraud. Steven McBee, the patriarch of the McBee Dynasty, has pleaded guilty to a multi-million dollar crop insurance fraud scheme and now faces a potential 30-year prison sentence. McBee acknowledged that he falsified documents to obtain unauthorized insurance benefits, resulting in a loss […]
Federal Judges Reject Texas and Missouri’s Bid to Block DOJ Election Monitors
Federal Judges Reject Texas and Missouri’s Bid to Block DOJ Election Monitors In a pivotal decision, judges in Texas and Missouri dismissed requests from Republican-led states to prevent the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) from dispatching legal personnel to oversee Election Day activities. The DOJ plans to send monitors to ensure adherence to federal voting […]
The US Justice Dept sues Virginia for violating federal election law
The US Justice Dept sues Virginia for violating federal election law. The Justice Department announced today that it has initiated a lawsuit against the State of Virginia, the Virginia State Board of Elections, and the Virginia Commissioner of Elections for violating federal law’s prohibition on systematic efforts to remove voters within 90 days of an […]
Sean Combs’ Lawyers Accuse Government of Leaking Cassie Video to ‘ruin’ His Reputation Before Trial
Sean Combs’ Lawyers Accuse Government of Leaking Cassie Video to ‘ruin’ His Reputation Before Trial. Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers are claiming that the government has leaked troubling footage of his altercation with his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in an effort to damage his reputation during his ongoing legal issues. Combs, 54, was taken into custody on […]