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Lawyers

Altman Weil Merger Report Shows Increase in Frequency

Summary: The first quarter of this year is already posting 28 mergers and acquisitions, including some AmLaw firms and mega-firms.…

New Study Finds 40% of Attorneys Have Experienced Threats of Violence

Summary: The threat of violence against attorneys is on the rise, a new study shows. Any movie buff is probably…

California Lawyer Disbarred for Misappropriating $65,000

Summary: A Pasadena-based family law attorney was disbarred in January for misappropriating funds.  This year, a California lawyer was disbarred…

Florida Attorney Charged Client for Birthday Party, Yard Work, and More

Summary: Milton area attorney Jennifer Byrom took over as guardian of a widowed client’s property, charging her for throwing a…

Malaysia and Singapore Law Firms Launch Fintech Practice

Summary: Two law firms in Malaysia and Singapore launched fintech practices in response to growing industries in both countries. Singapore…

Mexican Attorney General Arrested at U.S. Border

Summary: The Attorney General of the Mexican state, Nayarit, was arrested on charges of conspiring to smuggle drugs. Mexican state…

Trial Finds New Jersey Lawyer Guilty of Fraud

Summary: An Essex County jury found lawyer Stephanie Hand guilty of money laundering, conspiracy, and theft in a scheme defrauding…

Maryland Criminal Defense Lawyer Picked Up for Soliciting Sex from a Minor

Summary: A well-known and regarded attorney in the Maryland area was charged with soliciting sex from a minor. Michael D.…

IP Law Firm Gives Job Applicants Personality Quizzes

Summary: A law firm has a unique way of screening its potential job applicants.  Finding a new lawyer who is…

Ohio Personal Injury Firm Sued for Allegedly Frauding Clients

Summary: An Ohio-based personal injury firm is being sued by former clients for allegedly defrauding them.  Some personal injury attorneys…

San Antonio Lawyer Compelled Clients for Sex

Summary: A South Texas lawyer forced clients to have sex with him for payments and for better outcomes on their…

“Conn-Attorney” Pleads Guilty to Fake Disability Benefits Scheme

Summary: Eric Conn, the con-artist attorney, was able to get his benefits over $550 million in fraudulent disability benefits that…