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Washington man convicted for armed kidnapping and sexual abuse
Ricky McNeil, a 31-year-old resident of Washington, D.C., has been convicted by a jury in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
Attorney General praises outgoing FBI director Christopher Wray's service
The Justice Department released a statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland following the announcement of FBI Director Christopher Wray's resignation.
SoCal man pleads guilty to hate crime against Asian American woman
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty to a federal hate crime after attacking an Asian American woman in Culver City.
Iowa man sentenced for illegal firearm possession under Project Safe Neighborhoods
A 20-year-old man from Burlington, Iowa, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm.
Maryland Judiciary announces winners of annual bookmark art contest
The Maryland Judiciary's Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office (MACRO) recently announced the winners of its 19th Annual Bookmark Art Contest.
William Tong elected president-elect of national attorney generals' association
In a recent unanimous decision, Attorney General William Tong has been elected as President-Elect of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG).
Mexican national sentenced to 15 years for meth distribution
Efren Alexander Aviles-Pacheco, a 29-year-old from Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced the sentencing in Boise.
New London man sentenced to federal prison for fentanyl trafficking
William Caraballo, III, also known as "Wilo" and "Couzzo," has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl.
Michigan AG warns against AI-driven holiday scams
As the holiday season approaches, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is cautioning residents about the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) by scammers.
Leader of Black Axe extradited for alleged internet scams
Enorense Izevbigie, a leader of the Neo Black Movement of Africa's Cape Town Zone, also known as "Black Axe," has been extradited to the United States.
Billings man sentenced for role in multi-state drug trafficking operation
A Billings man, Anthony Enemyhunter, 37, has been sentenced to 10 years and eight months in prison for his involvement in methamphetamine trafficking.
St. Cloud man sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse materials
A St. Cloud resident, James Edward Cox, Jr., has been sentenced to eight years and one month in federal prison for crimes involving child sexual abuse materials.
Essex County man pleads guilty to drug trafficking and firearm charges
An Essex County man has admitted to drug trafficking and firearm possession charges, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.
2024 Year in Review: eDiscovery and Artificial Intelligence on December 11
This panel will discuss recent developments in eDiscovery and Artificial Intelligence over the past year, including the top trends in eDiscovery and AI, along with the case law, software and related tools that shaped these developments.
Shook Partner Bill Vita Speaks at Montreal Legal Conference
Shook New York Partner Bill Vita recently joined a panel discussion of Canadian attorneys and professors at a conference on Class Actions sponsored by the Quebec Bar Association, in Montreal, Canada.
Partner Peter Williams, counsel Elizabeth Walker join Reed Smith’s structured finance team in New York
Global law firm Reed Smith has announced that structured finance attorneys Peter Williams and Elizabeth Walker have joined its Financial Industry Group, based in the New York office.
Bradley Partner Jack Harrington to Chair Newly Launched Financial Crime & Economic Sanctions Team
Bradley is pleased to announce that partner and former Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) Jack Harrington has been named chair of the firm’s newly launched Financial Crime & Economic Sanctions team.
Reed Smith’s Mark Goldstein and Jonathan Andrews named to INvolve’s 2024 Enable Role Model List
Reed Smith today announced that its New York Labor & Employment partner Mark S. Goldstein and London-based associate Jonathan Andrews had been named to the Enable Role Model List 2024 sponsored by Dow.
'Judicial Hellholes' report: Philly No. 1, but South Carolina asbestos court moving up
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - South Carolina's asbestos court is now the No. 3 "Judicial Hellhole" in the country, the American Tort Reform Association announced, handing the docket its highest ranking since it first appeared on the annual report in 2020.
Jackson Kelly Attorney Joshua Claybourn Recognized Among Top U.S. Trademark Attorneys in Artificial Intelligence
Jackson Kelly PLLC is proud to announce that Member Joshua Claybourn has been named one of the top 30 U.S. trademark attorneys specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) by Husk.ai, an industry leader in data-driven legal insights.