Early Cryptocurrency Investor Known as ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Admits to Misconduct and Enters into Deferred Prosecution Agreement LOS ANGELES – Roger Ver, an early bitcoin investor known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with the Justice Department to resolve federal tax charges brought against him. Under the agreement, Ver has paid the IRS nearly […]
The High Court in London begins hearing a vast diesel emissions case involving major law firm changes and more than one point six million claimants against Mercedes Ford Nissan Renault and Peugeot Citroën with opening slated for Monday and expected to run for weeks. The claims centre on alleged defeat devices that cut emissions in
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Brown Rudnick ‘Phone Hacking’ Law Expert Heads for the Small Screen A forthcoming television drama will feature a portrayal of Charlotte Harris, a so-called ‘hacking lawyer’ who acted for victims of phone hacking victims at the hands of the now defunct News of the World. The lawyer will be portrayed by Rose Leslie, best known
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Pogust Goodhead has told the High Court it wants out of the driver’s seat in the diesel emissions group action, a case so large it needs its own traffic management plan. The firm represents roughly 750,000 of the 1.8 million claims lodged against 14 manufacturers over alleged cheating on diesel emissions, but now wants Leigh
BigLaw is Blue by Design and by Donations Big firms are tilting further left and it is not subtle. Notre Dame professor Derek Muller’s fresh cut of employee giving shows about twelve to one in favour of Democratic outlets across the Am Law 100 and a slate of major plaintiffs shops in the 2023 to
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Superyacht Boutique Plants Flags in London and Hong Kong Teji | Cowie has launched a specialist superyacht firm with offices in London and Hong Kong. The partners, London-based Alex Teji and Hong Kong-based Antony Cowie, (pictured) say they bring about four decades of combined maritime, corporate and finance experience. The firm’s reach runs from Monaco
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Well, well, well . . nothing says “strategic legal planning” quite like hiring the very lawyer who helped broker your multibillion-dollar acquisition to then become your top legal talent. Makan Delrahim has officially traded his Latham & Watkins partnership for the corner office at Paramount Skydance Corporation, stepping into the CLO role on October 6th
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Article Source: Cook Barkett Ponder & Wolz Law Cape Girardeau is a vibrant city in southeastern Missouri, known for its busy streets, growing communities, and role as a regional hub along the Mississippi River. With a mix of residential neighborhoods, local businesses, and heavy commuter traffic, car accidents are unfortunately common. Understanding the local area
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Article source: Law Offices of David L Hood Written in 1787, ratified in 1788, and in operation since 1789, the United States Constitution is the world’s longest surviving written charter of government. It’s first three words “We The People” – affirm that the government of the United States was designed to serve its citizens. In
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Big Pay Is Not Just For Big Law Houston litigation boutique Ahmad, Zavitsanos & Mensing (AZA) decided that matching the Cravath scale just wasn’t enough. It upped first‑year associate pay to US$235,000 and bumped second‑years by $10,000, according to a report from AbovetheLaw. Managing partner John Zavitsanos said the firm’s young lawyers hit the courtroom early and “out‑hustle” Biglaw
