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Charleston Lawyer Melissa Gay Arrested

Summary: Charleston lawyer Melissa Gay was arrested and charged with the obstruction of justice related to a client she was…

Pittsburgh Attorney Kevin Abramovitz Accused of Covering Up Friend’s Overdose

Summary: A Pittsburgh attorney is accused of covering up a friend’s heroin overdose in his vacant apartment by disposing of…

Former Skadden Partner Disbarred for Child Pornography

Summary: A former Skadden Arps partner convicted of child pornography has been disbarred by the New York Appellate Division. A…

Acritas Names Jones Day as No. 1 Law Firm

Summary: Jones Day took the top spot for another year at the top of Acritas’ Law Firm Brand Index for…

Whistleblower Attorney Suspended for Misconduct

Summary: An attorney in a whistleblower case against her former employer has been suspended for 60 days for disclosing information…

Partner at Baker McKenzie Accused of Sexual Assault

Summary: A partner for Baker McKenzie has been dismissed after a sexual assault complaint handled years ago has been made…

Former Schaumburg Attorney Stole from Clients, Including Own Uncle

Summary: Former attorney Lino J. Menconi was found guilty of two counts of theft of over $100,000 by an Illinois…

Law Firm Asks Job Applicants for Handmaid’s Tale Essay

Summary: An IP boutique has a unique way of finding the right attorney to work at its firm.  Fisch Sigler…

Texas Senator Carlos Ureti Used Sex to Convince Client to Invest in Ponzi Scheme

Summary: First accused of sexual harassment in addition to participating in a Ponzi scheme, Texan Senator Uresti is now accused…

Troutman Sanders Closing Three Offices in Asia

Summary: Troutman Sanders to exit Asia in May of this year. By the end of May, Troutman Sanders will close…

Joseph J. Talafous Jr. Convicted of Stealing Money from Clients

Summary: Jersey City attorney Joseph J. Talafous Jr. was found guilty by a jury of stealing funds from five clients.…

Female Employees at Herbert Smith Freehills Paid Less Than Male Counterparts

Summary: Herbert Smith Freehills shared that they paid female employees 19% less in wages than men in the law firm.  Herbert…