All articles tagged with #lawyers
Aldon Smith’s family has retained three lawyers to investigate his sudden death at 36; they’ve sent his brain to Boston for examination for CTE and other concussion-related damage, as the family requests privacy while they grieve.
Trump reacted to a New York Times report showing about 20% of federal lawyers have left since he returned to the White House, calling the departures a positive sign on Truth Social. The piece notes more than 10,000 lawyers have quit federal posts across agencies, with the Justice Department and Education Department hardest hit, including over 2,600 DOJ lawyers gone in 16 months and six agencies losing more than a quarter of their attorneys. Experts and officials say the attrition signals broad dissatisfaction with the administration, as many former federal lawyers seek roles with Democratic state attorneys general or nonprofits; the Department of Homeland Security, by contrast, saw some increases due to immigration caseloads. The story frames it as a talent shift while Trump insists it’s a step toward “Make America Great Again.”
A federal judge sanctioned attorney Jeanne Christensen and her firm Wigdor LLP for misconduct in a case alleging sexual abuse by Leon Black that intersected with Jeffrey Epstein matters. Judge Jessica Clarke found Christensen lied to the court and tried to influence prosecutors, and she ordered the misconduct finding filed in related Second Circuit cases for one year and in any case with sanctions motions against Christensen, Wigdor, or the plaintiff for five years; Black denies wrongdoing amid ongoing scrutiny of his Epstein ties.
Madison Atiabi’s attorney alleges that, about six weeks after a Dec. 31 bite, a representative of Puka Nacua’s legal team tried to offer a settlement to “make it all better,” leading to a mediation that didn’t resolve the dispute. Atiabi has since filed a restraining-order request and a lawsuit; Nacua’s camp denies antisemitic remarks and says the bite was horseplay, while prosecutors investigate and videos are presented by both sides. The civil case continues, with a potential criminal review ongoing.
Lawyers say detained immigrant children at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas, continue to face troubling conditions and safety concerns, highlighting ongoing issues amid protests and scrutiny.
Elon Musk’s lawyers sidestepped the SEC during settlement talks over the Twitter case.
Lawyers for Quakertown student protesters argue the students did not know a man who joined the crowd was the police chief during a scuffle with officers in Pennsylvania.
Anthropic is hiring IPO lawyers as it accelerates its plans to go public, aiming to compete with OpenAI in the AI industry.
The legal branch of the Israel Defence Forces is investigating numerous allegations of crimes by Israeli troops during the Gaza war, but only a few charges have been filed. Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, who oversaw these investigations, resigned and was subsequently arrested, highlighting ongoing tensions between Israel's politicians and its military legal system.
Lawyers are citing a warning from Trump about autism to support efforts to revive lawsuits against Tylenol, suggesting a legal strategy linking the drug to autism concerns.
Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs have urged a New York judge to sentence him to no more than 14 months in prison, arguing he has served enough time and highlighting the damage to his career and family. Combs, convicted on two Mann Act charges, faces sentencing on October 3, with prosecutors seeking a longer sentence. His lawyers emphasize his rehabilitation and the harsh conditions of his incarceration, while also noting his efforts to teach fellow inmates and his changed outlook.
Kate Gosselin returned to nursing to support her children's education and cover legal expenses, expressing pride in her achievements and a desire to help families despite financial and personal challenges.
The article exposes the treatment of veteran lawyers at the Justice Department, who are being sidelined into a 'rubber room' with menial tasks and idle time, as part of political retaliation and upheaval following the change in administration, raising concerns about the treatment of civil servants and the impact on government readiness.
In response to a federal probe into potential misuse of licensing funds, MLBPA head Tony Clark and the union have hired separate legal counsel, with investigations also involving the NFLPA and their joint venture OneTeam Partners, amid concerns over improper equity distribution and union governance.
Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and attorney for Donald Trump, is facing significant legal challenges as he loses his legal representation and exhibits frustration in court. This development is part of ongoing legal and financial troubles for Giuliani, who has been embroiled in various lawsuits and investigations related to his actions during and after the 2020 presidential election.