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 Karen Friedman Agnifilo The Former Prosecutor Taking on The Healthcare CEO Murder Case

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Her Law Office Handles Luigi Mangione and P Diddy Combs Defense Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributing editor From prosecuting high-profile cases to defending them, Karen Friedman Agnifilo has seen it all in her three-decade career. This UCLA graduate and Georgetown Law alum has become a go-to lawyer for complex criminal cases, with a dash of media […]

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Justice Department Agrees to $215 Million Settlement Agreement Related to Assets of Internet Prostitution Ad Service Backpage.com

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            LOS ANGELES – The Justice Department today filed a settlement agreement reached between the parties in the civil forfeiture case involving Backpage.com, a now-shuttered internet forum for prostitution ads that included ads depicting sex work of children, in which $215 million in assets traceable to Backpage’s profits, and previously seized by the government from Backpage and

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US Justice Department Close Domains Over Denial-of-Service Attack

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2 Defendants Charged in U.S. Courts as Part of Global Crackdown on ‘Booter’ Services Offering Distributed Denial-of-Service Attacks Officials Seized 27 Internet Domains that Offered DDoS-for-Hire Services LOS ANGELES – The Justice Department today announced the court-authorized seizure of 27 internet domains associated with some of the world’s leading DDoS-for-hire services, as well as criminal charges

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Paul Weiss Partner Round Celebrates Diversity

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Paul Weiss Shakes Up Partnership with Massive Promotion RoundPaul Weiss has elevated 34 lawyers to partner, nearly tripling last year’s cohort of 12, which is the firm’s first promotion round since introducing a non-equity partnership tier, though the exact number of non-equity partners remains undisclosed by the firm. The promotions heavily favor New York, with

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The China Law Firm Exodus Continues With Milbank Joining The Departures

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Milbank has announced the closure of its Beijing office, becoming the 14th U.S. law firm to withdraw from mainland China this year as the firm’s sole partner in Beijing, Shepard Liu, retires and two associates depart. Despite the closure, Milbank has reaffirmed its commitment to the Asian market saying: “We remain very committed to Asia

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Legal Pathways for Foreign Workers Seeking Permanent Residency in the U.S.

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Image source For many foreign workers in the U.S., transitioning from a temporary work visa to permanent residency is a major goal. Temporary visas provide opportunities for skilled workers, but they come with limits, including time restrictions and specific employment requirements.  Fortunately, there are several legal pathways that can help foreign workers gain permanent residency,

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Talc Powder Lawsuits and Their Impact on Personal Injury Law

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The increasing number of talc powder lawsuits has brought significant attention to the potential health risks associated with this common household product. As companies face substantial settlements, staying informed about these legal proceedings becomes crucial. For personal injury lawyers, understanding these trends is essential to effectively represent affected clients. Talc powder lawsuits have become a

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Damian Williams, US Attorney Manhattan Announces Resignation

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Damian Williams, the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York has announced his “bittersweet” resignation from the powerful legal role, which will take effect on 13 December. The announcement of his resignation is carried in the media statement below – Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York,

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Paul, Weiss Welcomes Two Leading Life Science & Technology Litigators in New York

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New York, November 20, 2024 – Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today that Elizabeth “Liz” Stotland Weiswasser and Anish R. Desai will join the firm as partners in its Litigation Department, resident in New York. Liz, who will be co-chair of the Litigation Department, and Anish are nationally recognized for their success representing

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Entertainment Lawyer & Women of Influence Member Heidy Vaquerano on AI and Other Challenges

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Heidy Vaquerano at Fox Rothschild is a member of the LA Business First ‘Women of Influence’ list and as an entertainment lawyer has provided an interview about her views on her profession, the law and making a difference for women and lawyers. Vaquerano told L.A. Business First that, “AI is the biggest challenge.” She explained that “there

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