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Judge rips lawyers for ‘egregious’ repetition in opinion finding Trump liable for inflating finances

A New York state judge ruled in a civil lawsuit Tuesday that former President Donald Trump inflated the value of his property in fraudulent statements provided to lenders and insurers.

Sep 27, 2023 9:10 AM CDT

Sullivan & Cromwell’s history with FTX draws scrutiny as it racks up bankruptcy fees

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has alleged that Sullivan & Cromwell lawyers made him the fall guy in the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange while downplaying its work for the company.

Sep 22, 2023 1:48 PM CDT

David Boies’ high hourly fees pale in comparison to request by lawyers suing Tesla

High-profile lawyer David Boies charges $2,110 per hour, putting him “in a still-rarified realm of attorneys who charge upwards of $2,000 an hour,” according to Reuters.

Sep 21, 2023 9:42 AM CDT

Law prof parents of FTX founder used influence to enrich themselves, suit alleges

Collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX Trading has filed a lawsuit alleging that two Stanford Law School professors—the parents of the company’s founder—used their influence to enrich themselves.

Sep 20, 2023 11:13 AM CDT

10th Circuit upholds ban on firearms for felon convicted of check fraud

The federal ban on gun possession by felons doesn't appear to be affected by a 2022 Second Amendment decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, a federal appeals court has ruled.

Sep 18, 2023 3:50 PM CDT

Suspended lawyer accused of trying to frame attorney father now charged with his murder

Updated: A suspended Florida lawyer accused of trying to frame his father in a trust account theft is now charged with his shooting death Saturday.

Jul 5, 2023 10:17 AM CDT

BigLaw partner pay has ‘grown unbelievably,’ putting top lawyers ahead of investment bankers

Fat paychecks taken home by top BigLaw partners are outpacing earnings by investment bankers.

Jun 28, 2023 9:30 AM CDT

Lawyer admits spending over $8.7M in investor money on Vegas gambling, lavish lifestyle

A California lawyer has agreed to a plea deal to resolve charges that she gambled away and spent more than $8.7 million in investor money that was supposed to fund loans to celebrities, professional athletes and other wealthy people.

Jun 15, 2023 3:03 PM CDT

Lawyer’s paralegal was fooled by fraudster who changed wiring instructions, suit says

A Connecticut lawyer sent part of the proceeds from a home sale to a fraudster’s bank account, rather than the bank holding the mortgage, a negligence lawsuit alleges.

Apr 27, 2023 2:14 PM CDT

What the Silicon Valley Bank failure means for our financial institutions

A partner at the Am Law 100 law firm Ballard Spahr talks to the ABA Journal about the Silicon Valley Bank failure and what it means for the larger financial sector.

Apr 12, 2023 8:36 AM CDT

Bankruptcy judge’s novels appear to be based on me, litigant says in seeking her removal

The former CEO of Highland Capital Management is seeking the recusal of a bankruptcy judge on the ground that she has written two novels that “roundly criticize” the financial industry and include an “evildoer” character who appears to be based on him.

Apr 6, 2023 3:10 PM CDT

Law firm scammed out of nearly $84K may pursue two claims against Wells Fargo, federal judge says

A law firm scammed out of nearly $84,000 in a scheme involving a fake client and a bad check can proceed with two of its four lawsuit claims against Wells Fargo, a federal judge ruled on Friday.

Apr 3, 2023 1:45 PM CDT

Former BigLaw partner accused of lying to bankruptcy court to keep pricey home, Aston Martin

A former BigLaw lawyer who previously gave up his law license has been arrested for allegedly lying to a bankruptcy court about his ability to pay creditors.

Mar 29, 2023 11:53 AM CDT

Law firms have ‘another risk to contemplate’ after failure of bank that catered to their needs

The failure of Signature Bank in New York could lead to delays in accessing capital by the many midsize law firms that used its services, despite the government’s takeover of the financial institution, according to reporting by Law.com.

Mar 15, 2023 12:03 PM CDT

LeClairRyan trustee settles with last president of law firm

LeClairRyan’s bankruptcy trustee has reached a settlement with the defunct law firm’s last president and four lawyers serving on its board in 2019.

Mar 10, 2023 10:08 AM CST

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