PHOENIX (LAWFUEL) – Philip Marburger, 43, of Phoenix, was sentenced here today by U.S. District Judge Mary H. Murguia to 92 months prison, to be followed by four years of Supervised Release. Marburger previously pleaded guilty to two charges: Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Marburger […]

DENVER, July 8, 2008 (LAWFUEL) — Dyer & Berens LLP (www.DyerBerens.com) today announced that a class action has been commenced in the United States District Court for the Central District of California on behalf of purchasers of MRV Communications, Inc. (“MRV” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:MRVC) common stock during the period between March 31, 2003 and

Washington, D.C., July 8, 2008 (LAWFUEL) – The Securities and Exchange Commission today released findings from extensive 10-month examinations of three major credit rating agencies that uncovered significant weaknesses in ratings practices and the need for remedial action by the firms to provide meaningful ratings and the necessary levels of disclosure to investors. Under new

WASHINGTON (LAWFUEL) — National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson today delivered a report to Congress that identifies the priority issues the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate will address in the coming fiscal year. Among the key areas of focus will be improving IRS procedures to protect victims of tax-related identity theft and expanding outreach and

LAWFUEL – Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that former Lord Chancellor Lord Falconer has joined the firm’s London office. Lord Falconer, a barrister, joins the firm as a senior counsel. He will be a hands-on lawyer in the firm. Lord Falconer served in various capacities at the highest level in the

MIAMI- LAWFUEL – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials today returned more than 60 pre-Columbian artifacts to the Colombian government that were seized in 2005 following a joint investigation between ICE and the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO). The pre-Columbian era refers to a period preceding the exploration of the Americas by Christopher Columbus. The

LawFirm – Legal Announcements – DLA Piper has established an association with Saudi Arabian lawyer, Abdulaziz Al-Bosaily in order to develop its presence in Saudi Arabia. DLA Piper was formerly affiliated with a local lawyer in the region and will now work closely with Al-Bosaily in order to provide a range of integrated services in

DENVER (LAWFUEL) – Christina Elizabeth Szele, age 35, of Woodside, New York, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Denver on charges of assault and interference with flight attendants. The indictment, returned late yesterday, formalizes the charges previously filed against Szele. It also adds a new charge of assault of a second JetBlue

(LAWFUEL) – Adams and Reese LLP is pleased to announce that four attorneys have joined the firm as associates in three of its regional offices. Jason Mueller rejoins the firm’s New Orleans office as a member of the Intellectual Property Team in the Special Business Services Practice Group after spending three years in New York,

DENVER, July 8, 2008 (LAWFUEL) — Dyer & Berens LLP (www.DyerBerens.com) today announced that it has filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts against State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT) and others on behalf of purchasers of the SSgA Yield Plus Fund (SSYPX) (the “Yield Plus Fund” or