US Attorney News LOS ANGELES – Seoul Medical Group Inc. and its subsidiary Advanced Medical Management Inc., headquartered in the Koreatown area of Los Angeles, have agreed to pay $58.74 million and their former president and majority owner, Dr. Min Young Cha, has agreed to pay $1.76 million for allegedly violating the False Claims Act by
Buchalter is pleased to announce that Brian Goldberg has joined the Firm as a Shareholder in the Atlanta office. A seasoned litigator, Goldberg brings extensive experience handling complex commercial and business disputes, real estate litigation, landlord/tenant disputes, creditor-rights litigation, lender-liability defense, professional liability, and premises liability litigation. “Brian’s deep litigation experience and proven ability to
KYC Law Growing levels of financial crime and regulatory scrutiny are compelling law firms that are subject to KYC regulations to increase their compliance spending, but they remain cautious about relying solely on AI, according to a global survey by LSEG Risk Intelligence that involved KYC practitioners form various industries, including those in law firms. The
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Alina Habba, Trump’s Law Star Tom Borman, contributing writer In the ever-churning world of Trump-adjacent legal drama, Alina Habba has just pulled off a career pivot that would make most attorneys’ heads spin. From defending the former president in a seemingly endless parade of legal spectacles to suddenly becoming the interim US Attorney for the
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When Workplace Drama Meets Potential Criminal Referral Sometimes, an all-staff email isn’t just an all-staff email—it’s a thermonuclear device of workplace destruction. Slater + Gordon is currently experiencing precisely that scenario, with a forensically investigated email blast that’s now landed on Victoria Police’s desk. You will recall the story – an unnamed former employee allegedly
Baker & Hostetler is celebrating breaching the $1 billion turnover figure for the first time. American Lawyer report that Chair Paul Schmidt reports the firm’s $1.05 billion in gross revenues last year has capped 31 straight years of growth. The firm has been ranked among the top firms in activism-related cases, placing 9th in 2024
NZ Law Jobs The LawFuel job board is buzzing with opportunities that span the spectrum from fresh-faced rookies to seasoned lawyers. Here’s what’s trending in the New Zealand legal job market this March. Geographic Hotspots Auckland continues to dominate as the legal employment powerhouse, with numerous positions from firms like Evolution Lawyers, Chapman Tripp, and
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On-Campus Interviews Lose Favor Gone are the days when on-campus interviews (OCI) reigned supreme in the summer associate recruiting world. According to fresh data from the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), OCI has “firmly tumbled from its place of prominence” in how firms secure their summer talent. The numbers tell a compelling story. While
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New Zealand Law Firms Scammed Law firms in New Zealand are facing a sophisticated financial fraud scheme where scammers impersonate ANZ Bank staff, resulting in substantial financial losses exceeding $2 million. Multiple Wellington-based legal practices have been targeted, with funds being transferred offshore. Scam Methodology Initial Contact Fraudsters initiate contact by: Manipulation Tactics Scammers commonly:
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Washington, DC (March 25, 2025) – Venable LLP is pleased to announce that Pan C. Leehas joined the firm’s San Francisco office as a counsel in the Intellectual Property Litigation – Technology Group.Mr. Lee has nearly 15 years of experience handling intellectual property matters for global technology companies in a variety of technology fields, including wireless communications, video streaming, semiconductor
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