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Man Illegally Practices Law in New York for 15 Years

Summary: A lawyer admits to illegally practicing law in New York for 15 years. Dennis M. McGrath has represented clients…

Sony Faces Constitutional Challenges after Hacking Incident

Summary: Courts may rule in favor of news media outlets if Sony argues that its private information, stolen by hackers,…

Lawyer Accused of Stealing $600,000 from Elderly Clients

Summary: A personal injury lawyer from Westport is charged with stealing over $600,000 from his clients. As of Monday, Stephen…

MMA Fighters Prepare for Legal Battle

Summary: A class action suit should soon be prepared on behalf of a group of MMA fighters against UFC. According…

Citi Private Bank Releases Annual Client Advisory for 2015

Summary: The annual client advisory survey for 2015 has been released by Citi Private Bank and Hildebrandt Consulting LLC.  The law…

Uber Allowed to Operate in France Though Bans Continue Worldwide

Summary: Although banned in several areas and facing criminal complaints in others, Uber will be allowed to operate in France.…

Senator Booker Slams Justice System

Summary: Senator Cory Booker delivered a blunt speech to the Senate, stating that the American legal system is not a…

Participants in Torture Incidents Could Face International Legal Action

Summary: The torture report released by the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday could lead to international legal action.  It is possible…

Complaint Reveals Disturbing Details in Georgetown Law School Suit

Summary: The complaint filed against Georgetown University and a local synagogue reveal that a professor, also a leader of the Jewish community, sexually…

Citigroup Preparing for $2.7 Billion Legal Fee Bill

Summary: Citigroup released a report on its fourth-quarter Tuesday, citing a $2.7 billion legal bill it faces.  On Tuesday, Citigroup provided…

The Worst Supreme Court Decisions Ever

Summary: Two legal scholars reflect on what they feel are the worst Supreme Court decisions—and why. Although the Supreme Court…

Oscar Pistorius Prosecutors Ask for Appeal of Ruling in Murder Case

Summary: The prosecutors working the Oscar Pistorius murder trial have filed a request to appeal the ruling.  The trial judge in…