WilmerHale Partner Stephanie Avakian Named as SEC Deputy Enforcement Director
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the addition of Stephanie Avakian, partner in the New York office…
Legal News
Los Angeles Couple Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run of Federal Judge’s Son
Almost five months after the incident, a Los Angeles couple has been arrested and charged in court for hitting David…
Saving the Flavor
The taste-buds of Californians can rest peacefully once again; Sriracha doesn’t appear to be going anywhere. The Irwindale City Council…
Anonymous Tip Leads to DUI Arrest
In previous years, a phone call of suspicious driving has been utilized in catching drunk drivers nationwide, but as the United…
NJ State Police Veteran Files Lawsuit Over Retaliation for Failure to Sign Chris Christie Campaign Petition
A veteran of the New Jersey State Police has filed a lawsuit that claims his career was derailed by two…
Man Sues Red Lobster and Server After Reported Racial Slur on Receipt Goes Viral
Red Lobster and one of its servers are being sued by a man from Tennessee for $1 million, claiming that…
Jacoby & Meyers Bankruptcy LLP May Go Under Chapter 7
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Shelley Chapman opined on Wednesday that for the need of greater transparency, the now defunct Jacoby…
Aaron Hernandez Enters Not Guilty Plea on Wednesday in Suffolk County Court
On Wednesday, former New England Patriot tight end Aaron Hernandez appeared in Suffolk County Court to face charges of first-degree…
Median Compensation for CEOs Climbed Above $10 Million in 2013
A pay study performed by Equilar and the Associated Press found that the leader of a typical large public company…
Noted Hacker Sabu Receives Lesser Sentence
In an update to yesterday’s story, online hacker Sabu was spared any added time in prison after his prosecutors argued…
Pilgrim’s Pride Enters Takeover Bid of Hillshire Brands
On Tuesday, a takeover bid of Hillshire Brands was launched by Pilgrim’s Pride, according to the Associated Press. Should the…
Legal Marijuana Has Gone the Corporate Route
Canada has adopted a system for the growth and sales of marijuana, according to Forbes. One of the licensed companies…