Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1 Million, Gets No Jail Time
When it comes to pulling a high-stakes scam or heist, one judge has ensured that Orange County is the safest…
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New York’s Corruption at “Unacceptable Levels”
The corruption of New York State’s political officials is becoming more and more of a problem, said Southern District U.S.…
Obama, Clinton Ballot Petition Fraud Trial Commences
Like every president, President Barack Obama has those who adore him and those who despise him. However, there are some…
Fisker Misses $10 Million Payment, so U.S. Takes $21 Million
The U.S. Department of Energy took a risk on Fisker Automotive and lost; it granted a $529 million loan to…
NYC Wants to Raise Smoking Age to 21
In New York City’s latest effort to enact controversial health focused legislation, a new proposal in the city’s Council would…
News Corp Settles Shareholder Suit with $139 Million – One of the Largest – Without Admitting Guilt
In 2009 News Corps, which is owned and run by the Murdoch Family, with Rupert Murdoch as chairman and CEO…
Aurora Teen Arrested For Attempting to Join Jihad
Abdella Ahmad Tounisi, an 18 year-old from Aurora, Illinois, was intercepted at O’Hare Airport on his way to Syria in…
FINRA Making Selection of Arbitration Panels Simpler
On Friday, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority published a letter on its website, notifying its members that on Thursday, the…
Same-Sex Parent Bearing Child Support Can Seek Custody of Child
In a ruling published on Thursday, Suffolk County Family Court Judge Theresa Whelan held that a mother awarded child support…
Asian Woman Sued CVS for Receiving Racial Slur on her Photo Receipt
A woman of Korean descent was horrified when picking up her photos in Egg Harbor City, noticing that instead of…
Lawyer Turns down $8M Malpractice Settlement, Loses, and Comes Back to Win $130M
In a court battle that’s been spanning years, a lawyer paralleled the drama of the Paul Newman film, “The Verdict.”…
NY Court Holds Breath Test Violated Right to Counsel
On Wednesday, the Appellate Division Second Department, held that the breath test results of Jonal Washington should be suppressed as…