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IRS-CI releases COVID fraud statistics ahead of the 3rd anniversary of the CARES Act Agency has investigated 975 COVID-related fraud cases with alleged fraud totaling $3.2B

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LOS ANGELES – Three years after the enactment of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) has investigated 975 tax and money laundering casesrelated to COVID fraud with alleged fraud in these cases totaling $3.2 billion. These cases include a broad range of criminal activity, including fraudulently obtained loans, […]

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Five Compete For Leadership of Merger-Seeking Baker Botts

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Five partners at Texas-based Baker Botts are seeking leadership of the firm, according to Bloomberg Law. The firm is exploring the possibility of a merger. According to three sources familiar with the situation, litigator Danny David, energy lawyer Jason Bennett, and dealmaker Samantha Hale Crispin have expressed their interest in becoming the new managing partner.

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Innovative UK Law Firm Attracts Millions From Investment Group

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Specialist firm IDR Law, focused on wills disputes, has received a £3.25m investment from private equity firm BGF. The funds will be used for recruitment, technology investment, and office expansion across the Midlands, north east, and London. IDR Law is the only UK firm specializing exclusively in wills, probate, and trust disputes.

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Y’all Ready? Clifford Chance Rides into Texas, Lassoing the Energy Market in Houston

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Clifford Chance has made history by becoming the first “magic circle” firm to establish a presence in Texas. The firm has opened a ten-partner office in Houston, specifically aiming to cater to the energy market. Clifford Chance has recruited seven partners from competitors, including Latham & Watkins, while also transferring three partners from its New

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Private Law Firms Fail to Meet Pay Expectations for Legal Workers in New Zealand

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Are NZ Law Firms Exploiting Staffers with Uncompensated Overtime? Major law firms have a stark difference in attitude towards working conditions for legal staff, according to an informal review of the firms by NZ Herald writer Sasha Borissenko. Check LawFuel’s Law Site – The article follows the report released by the Aotearoa Legal Workers’ Union

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The Dimopoulos vs. NFL Playoff

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Steve Dimopoulos sues the NFL over a trademark infringement issue

Las Vegas personal injury attorney Steve Dimopoulos is taking on the NFL and the Raiders in a legal battle. After receiving a cease and desist letter, Dimopoulos has sued the organizations, asserting that his firm did not infringe on their trademarks in a Super Bowl commercial. He argues that his firm was careful not to feature league or team logos, and that the colors used predate the Raiders’ move to Las Vegas. Dimopoulos is demanding a ruling affirming no trademark infringement.

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