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California Legislature Takes Aim at Retail Theft and Auto Theft with Bipartisan Package

Bills Target Online Marketplaces, Organized Crime, and Repeat Offenders In a move designed to address rising concerns about retail theft and auto crime, the California Senate passed a comprehensive package of 15 bills on Wednesday. The legislation, which enjoys bipartisan support, aims to crack down on organized crime rings, expand...

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Ex-Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby Faces Sentencing for Financial Crimes

Former Prosecutor Who Charged Officers in Freddie Gray's Death Convicted of Perjury and Mortgage Fraud Maryland - A sentencing hearing is scheduled to begin this Thursday for Marilyn Mosby, the former top prosecutor for Baltimore City. Mosby faces charges of perjury and mortgage fraud after two separate juries found her...

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Simpson Thacher and the founder of Patriot National presented competing narratives for the insurance services company's downfall, with the firm blaming him as being "desperate for cash" and him pointing the finger at firm attorneys for allegedly botching a private investment.

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Allen Overy Shearman Sterling announced that an experienced mergers and acquisitions and private equity attorney from Sidley Austin LLP has joined the firm in Los Angeles, where she has also been named office managing partner.

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The DOJ Has Betrayed Epstein Survivors — New Mexico Is Suing Over The Latest Issue

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A trio of Democratic lawmakers on Thursday slammed Skadden’s “vague and cursory” response to their queries about the law firm’s promise of free legal services in a deal with the Trump administration.

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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader has hired a former Treasury Department counsel, who in his last role was the agency's first official dedicated to focusing on digital asset policy and blockchain technology, the firm announced Thursday.

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State Medicaid officials and lawyers are warning that the Trump administration’s targeting of blue states for anti-fraud funding cuts could lead to constitutional challenges.

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DOJ’s Lawsuit Against D.C. Bar Counsel Sparks ‘McCarthyism’ Accusation

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A Democratic immigration judge fired days before her position became permanent has sued the U.S. Department of Justice, saying the Constitution does not give the president authority to discriminate against civil service employees.

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California officials may not enforce a policy prohibiting three licensed physicians from sharing information with their patients about Covid-19 that doesn’t align with state standards, a federal judge said.

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Airbnb and prospective short-term rental hosts lost their Fifth Circuit claim that a New Orleans ordinance violates the US Constitution’s takings clause.

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BREAKING: A former Goldman Sachs executive director was convicted Thursday for his role in a wide-ranging conspiracy to bribe Ghanaian officials in support of a Turkish energy company's push to obtain a lucrative power plant contract. https://www.law360.com/articles/2510666

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The US Justice Department is facing a legal challenge to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s move to immunize President Donald Trump, several Trump family members and the Trump Organization from investigations into past tax filings.

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Woman Who Went Into Cardiac Arrest During NY Bar Exam Sues Hofstra — But Not The Bar Examiners

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The US Justice Department is facing a legal challenge to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s move to immunize President Donald Trump, several Trump family members and the Trump Organization from investigations into past tax filings.

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Minnesota City to Reform Anti-Crime Law After Feds Allege Discrimination Against Mentally Ill Residents

Anoka Agrees to Pay $175,000 to Settle DOJ Complaint The city of Anoka, Minnesota, has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to settle a complaint alleging discrimination against residents with mental health disabilities. The agreement stems from the city's enforcement of a "crime-free" housing ordinance. DOJ...

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Ex-Officer in Manuel Ellis’ Death Files Defamation Claims

Rankine Alleges False Accusations Destroyed Reputation Timothy Rankine, a former Tacoma police officer acquitted in the 2020 death of Manuel Ellis, has filed multimillion-dollar claims against Washington state and local officials. Rankine, who is Asian American, alleges defamation, claiming he was falsely accused of criminal misconduct and racism. Ellis' Death...

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Testimony at Sen. Bob Menendez’s Bribery Trial Focuses on His Wife’s New Jersey Home

Businessman's Intervention in Foreclosure A New Jersey businessman, Wael Hana, intervened to rescue the home of Senator Bob Menendez's wife from foreclosure just as Menendez allegedly helped Hana secure a lucrative business relationship with Egypt, according to testimony presented at Menendez's bribery trial on Monday. Attorney John Moldovan, testifying before...

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Mushroom Farm Owners in California to Pay Over $450,000 After Deadly Shootings

Labor Department Fines Farms for Substandard Housing and Unpaid Wages The owners of two Northern California mushroom farms, sites of a fatal mass shooting in 2023, will pay over $450,000 in back wages and damages to 62 workers, the Department of Labor announced Monday. The announcement follows investigations into labor...

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South Carolina Lawmaker’s Law License Suspended Amid Forgery Allegations

Rep. Pendarvis Faces Ethics Questions in Uncontested Re-Election Bid South Carolina Representative Marvin Pendarvis, a Democrat seeking his fifth term, is facing a wave of controversy after the state Supreme Court suspended his law license on Friday. The suspension stems from a forgery complaint filed by a former client, Adrian...

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Police Investigate Shooting at Show Me Center During High School Graduation

Cape Girardeau, Missouri—Police are investigating a shooting that took place at the Show Me Center on Sunday, May 19, during the Cape Central High School graduation ceremony. The incident resulted in two individuals being injured and prompted swift action by local law enforcement. Incident Details At approximately 2:33 p.m., the...

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Suspect Charged in Deadly Glenview Crash: Speeding at Over 120 mph Under Influence

A Northbrook man faces multiple charges after allegedly driving nearly 90 mph above the posted speed limit while under the influence of alcohol and drugs, resulting in a deadly crash that killed 17-year-old Marko Niketic. The crash occurred late Sunday night in Glenview, highlighting a tragic event that has shaken...

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Suspect Steals LAPD Cruiser and Crashes After Brief Chase

A man stole a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) patrol cruiser early Sunday morning in downtown Los Angeles, leading to a brief but intense pursuit that ended in a collision with another vehicle. The incident resulted in injuries to an officer and two civilians. Initial Theft and Pursuit The incident...

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Officer-Involved Shooting in Fort Pierce Leaves Three Dead

Authorities in Fort Pierce, Florida, are investigating a series of incidents that culminated in an officer-involved shooting, leaving a total of three people dead. The Fort Pierce Police Department and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement are working together to unravel the events that transpired on Saturday. Initial Call and...

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