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Martin Shkreli Arrested for Securities Fraud

Summary: Prominent hedge fund manager and pharmaceutical entrepreneur Martin Shkreli has been arrested on issues surrounding the management of his…

Prenda Law Attorney May Lose His License

Summary: Paul Hansmeier is facing suspension or disbarment for his role in the twisted Prenda Law scheme that sought to…

Former Simpson Thacher Employee Guilty of Insider Trading

Summary: The former managing clerk at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett pleaded guilty for his role in an insider trading scheme…

Facebook Will Not Back Down

Summary: After being falsely accused by a now-fugitive, Facebook is not about to let the attorneys that represented Paul Ceglia…

Lawyer Indicted for Fraud in BP Spill

Summary: A lawyer has been indicted for fraud who claimed to represent 40,000 clients in BP spill. It would have…

Dewey and LeBoeuf Execs Cleared of Some Counts

Summary: The jury has rejected many of the lesser charges against the three former Dewey & LeBoeuf executives, but deciding the more serious…

Future for Dewey and LeBoeuf Execs Looking Bleak

Summary: The defense attorneys have not had much evidence to support their clients, Dewey and LeBoeuf executives during the four…

After Months of Testimony, Dewey & LeBoeuf Trial Comes to End

Summary: The months-long trial involving former executives at Dewey & LeBoeuf is coming to a close. A trial that has…

Defense to Rest in Dewey LeBoeuf Case without Calling Witnesses

Summary: Although the trial was expected to last several more months, it appears that the jury may begin deliberations in…

Visa and MasterCard Want Settlement to Move Forward

Summary: With the recent discovery of a fraudulent partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher that led to emails between her…

Teen Uses FakeABaby.com to Fake Pregnancy with Triplets

Summary: A Michigan teen shocked her friends and family when she faked being pregnant with triplets—for ten months. Teenagers are…

Judge Recommends Disbarment of Three Attorneys in DUI Scandal

Summary: Three attorneys may face disbarment for their roles in having an opposing attorney arrested for DUI while they battled…