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Salesman Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for a Timeshare Marketing Scheme

Law Firms / July 29, 2015

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Pam Bondi announced today the sentencing of a Pinellas County man to two years in prison for fraudulently misrepresenting timeshare marketing services resulting in an estimated $900,000 in losses for the victims of this scheme. James Holmes, 55, previously handled sales operations for Buy Owner Resort Marketing, a company which operated

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What Makes An Immigrant Legal in the US?

Briefings, Featured / July 28, 2015

The immigration process is one of the most complicated aspects of moving to another country. An illegal move can land you in hot soup. It is, therefore, important to understand what it takes to become a legally authorized immigrant/citizen of the US. Let’s have a look at what makes an immigrant legal in the US.

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Another Kardashian Becomes Divorce Queen’s Client

Featured, LawStars / July 28, 2015

High profile Hollywood divorce lawyer Laura Wasser has been retained by Kourtney Kardashian to seek custody of the Kardashian children following the split with Scott Disick. Kardashian and Disick had three children although they were never married. There is currently no formal custody arrangement regarding the children. For Laura Wasser the Kourtney case is kind

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2 Diet Changes To Give You An Instant Energy Boost

Law Firms / July 27, 2015

Lawyers are somewhat notorious for working late and eating badly. Some of them anyway. And to get the energy boost they seek there are a couple of things that can be done quickly and easily, according to Rebecca Scritchfield, a dietician and fitness expert. Low energy is something that can badly affect busy people and

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What is “Badass” Danny Trejo Doing in a Law Firm Ad?

Law Marketing / July 27, 2015

Actor Danny Trejo, 71, has appeared in a rather impressive commercial for LA law firm Bergener Mirejovsky, where the actor pledges his loyalty as a “paid baddass”. Trejo recently generated support for a restaurant business vandalized by graffiti by “a punk”, as the actor described the vandal but is best known for his tough guy

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Lex Mundi Names Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. as Exclusive Member Firm for India

Press Releases / July 25, 2015

(HOUSTON, July 22, 2015) Lex Mundi’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to admit Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. as the exclusive member firm for India. Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. is a full service law firm with offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Gurgaon, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Bangalore. Founded on a century of legal achievement, the firm

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Iran Sanctions Relief: The Implications

Briefings / July 25, 2015

“Sanctions Relief Under the P5+1 Agreement With Iran: Implications for US, EU and International Business” Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP | Jamie L. Boucher, Bernd R. Mayer, William J. Sweet, Jr., Eytan J. Fisch, Francois Michaud, Richard W. Roeder Editor’s note: This article was updated on July 23, 2015, to reflect certain additional

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“Supreme Court: A Term-End Review”

Briefings, US Law / July 24, 2015

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP | Boris Bershteyn, Daniel B. Weinstein Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect Supreme Court decisions through June 29, 2015. As the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2014-15 term concluded, the Court resolved several cases with potentially wide-reaching implications for a range of important policy and business issues.

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Newport Beach Attorney Gets 30 Months’ Prison for Swindles

Featured / July 24, 2015

SAN DIEGO – Attorney Gino Paul Pietro appeared in two federal courthouses this week, where he was collectively sentenced to serve 30 months in prison for participating in separate fraud schemes in Orange and San Diego counties. On July 20, 2015, U.S. District Judge Andrew Guilford in Santa Ana ordered Pietro to serve 24 months

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TV Lawyer Found Dead in Apartment

LawStars / July 24, 2015

TV lawyer Loredana Nesci has been found dead in her apartment. The cop-turned-lawyer, also known as The Legal Diva, became a celebrity through her show “Loredana Esq” on the Sundance Channel, was found by police and her long time boyfriend, Robert Reagan, 51, has been arrested in connection with the dea He is being held

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