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Computer programmer convicted in large-scale illegal TV show streaming case
A federal jury in Las Vegas has convicted Yoany Vaillant, a Cuban citizen and U.S. permanent resident, for his role in operating an illegal streaming service known as Jetflicks.
Ohio man sentenced for operating darknet cryptocurrency mixer Helix
An Ohio resident, Larry Dean Harmon, has been sentenced to three years in prison for operating Helix, a darknet cryptocurrency mixer.
Home health care owner sentenced for Medicare fraud
A Michigan home health care business owner, Muhammad Zafar, was sentenced to three years and five months in prison for his involvement in a health care fraud conspiracy.
TN AG’s Division of Consumer Affairs Issues Reminder of National VSAFE Website to Protect Veterans from Scams
As Veterans Day approaches, the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office wants to ensure that Volunteer State veterans are aware of VSAFE.gov and1-833-38V-SAFE (1-833-388-7233).
Attorney General Reyes Joins Eight-State Coalition Fighting To Protect First Amendment Rights
Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes joined a “friend of the court” brief with the U.S. Supreme Court today arguing in favor of religious liberty and school choice.
Expungement Clinic Set for December 12 in St. Albans
Attorney General Charity Clark, along with Franklin County State’s Attorney Bram Kranichfeld, will host a free expungement clinic on Thursday, December 12, 2024, with appointments available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sotheby's settles for $6M over alleged art purchase tax fraud
New York Attorney General Letitia James and Acting Commissioner for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Amanda Hiller, have reached a $6.25 million settlement with Sotheby’s, Inc. The settlement addresses allegations that the...
Hedge-fund money complicates J&J's massive settlement for talc claims
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - Johnson & Johnson’s lawyers think they’ve identified the reason the company is having such a hard time settling thousands of lawsuits claiming its talcum powder causes cancer, even though it’s won the vast majority of the cases that have gone to trial.
Fox Rothschild Practice Groups Highlighted in 2025 ‘Best Law Firms’ List
Fox Rothschild is pleased to announce that Best Lawyers has selected 11 of the firm’s practice areas among the top national tier and 50 practice groups among the top metropolitan tier in its 2025 list of “Best Law Firms.”
Lisa Chiarini named IAM Global Leader for patent practice excellence
Lisa Chiarini, a partner in Reed Smith’s Princeton office, has been named an IAM Global Leader, highlighting her achievements in patent practice.
Troutman Pepper Launches ‘No Infringement Intended’ Podcast
Intellectual property issues have always influenced the world of pop culture, from music and movies to fan fiction and beyond, and these issues have only become more complex in the era of digital media
Nineteen Holland & Knight Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in Colombia for 2025
Holland & Knight is pleased to announce that 19 of the firm's attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Colombia 2025 guide.
Venezuelan sentenced for evading US sanctions on PdVSA
George Semerene Quintero, a 61-year-old Venezuelan national, was sentenced to 30 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in a scheme to evade U.S. sanctions on Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PdVSA), the...
Attorney general concludes review of non-lethal firearm use by MSP trooper
Today, the Department of Attorney General concluded its review of a firearm incident involving a Michigan State Police (MSP) Trooper in Buena Vista Charter Township.
Moody files lawsuit against FEMA over alleged discrimination towards Trump supporters
Attorney General Ashley Moody has initiated legal proceedings against Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials, accusing them of conspiring to discriminate against Florida hurricane victims who support President-elect Donald Trump.
Florida man sentenced for stealing rent checks across multiple Michigan counties
Rafael Rodriguez, a 44-year-old resident of Florida, received a sentence ranging from 72 months to 20 years for his involvement in stealing rent checks.
America First Legal criticizes Biden-Harris immigration policies' impact on U.S. cities
America First Legal (AFL) has released new documents and data highlighting the impact of the Biden-Harris Administration's immigration policies on American cities, with a focus on Chicago.
Indiana attorney general sues apartment owner over sewer issues
Attorney General Todd Rokita has initiated legal proceedings against the owner of Hubbard Gardens Apartments in Indianapolis.
Bitfinex hacker receives five-year sentence in billion-dollar money laundering scheme
Ilya Lichtenstein received a five-year prison sentence for his role in a money laundering conspiracy connected to the 2016 Bitfinex hack, which involved the theft of approximately 120,000 bitcoin from the cryptocurrency exchange.
U.S. government employee faces charges for transmitting classified information
A U.S. government employee stationed overseas has been charged with unlawfully transmitting two highly sensitive classified documents.