Deutsche Bank Sued by US Government for Mortgage Fraud, Feds Represented by US Attorney Preet Bharara
On Tuesday, May 3, the Deutsche Bank was sued by the federal government, represented by US Attorney Preet Bharara. The…
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26 States File Brief to Get Health Care Overhaul Struck Down
On Wednesday, May 4, 26 states filed a motion with the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, which is located in…
BP to Pay $25 Million as Penalty for Alaskan Oil Pipeline Spill in 2006
On May 3, BP Exploration Alaska, Inc. made an agreement to pay $25 million as a penalty to Alaska. This…
Federal Government Says US Growers and Regulators Could be Prosecuted
In recent weeks, US attorneys have warned states that those who are licensed to grow marijuana or even those who…
$680 Million Settlement Reached between USDA and Native American Farmers
In a class action lawsuit that was filed more than 11 years ago, justice has finally been served to thousands…
DLA Piper Adds Team of 10 Leading Litigation Attorneys in Sacramento Office
Effective May 1st, a team of 10 lawyers will join DLA Piper’s Litigation practice in the Sacramento office. The attorneys…
NFL Lockout Update: League Owners Request Denied by Judge
Late Wednesday, April 28, US District Judge Susan Richard Nelson denied the NFL owners request to stay her ruling to…
NFL Lockout Halted by US District Judge – For Now
In the battle between NFL players and owners, the players are currently ahead in the game. On April 25, 2011,…
W.P. Carey Foundation Announces Gift of $30 Million to University of Maryland’s School of Law
The W. P. Carey Foundation announced a gift of $30 million to the University of Maryland’s School of Law. Not only…
King & Spalding Withdraws from Defense of DOMA; Partner Paul Clement Resigns
King & Spalding, the law firm hired to defend the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) by House Republicans, has withdrawn…
King & Spalding Faces Backlash Over Firm’s Support of DOMA
Law firm King & Spalding is facing serious backlash in the community over House Speaker John Boehner’s engagement of the…
Former Aide to Abramoff Must Pay Firm Millions in Restitution
According to today’s article at AmLawDaily.com, Michael Scanlon, former aide to Greenberg Traurig partner Jack Abramoff, “cannot challenge the firm's request…