2547 ABA Journal White Collar Crime articles.
With only 2% of federal criminal cases ending up in a jury trial, how can would-be trial lawyers develop their skills? How can citizens participate in the justice system? And how can defendants receive experienced counsel?
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In this new episode of the Modern Law Library podcast, Maurice Possley speaks with the ABA Journal’s Lee Rawles about his investigation of Michael Segal, his writing partnership with Segal, and how Chicago city politics impacted the case.
Apr 22, 2020 9:08 AM CDT
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen will be released from prison because of COVID-19 concerns
President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, will be released from prison to home confinement. He is…
Apr 17, 2020 3:08 PM CDT
DC Circuit tosses suit for McGahn congressional testimony
A federal appeals court has tossed a lawsuit seeking to compel congressional testimony from former White House counsel Don McGahn. The…
Feb 28, 2020 4:43 PM CST
President Trump goes on a ‘clemency blitz,’ and the list is long
President Donald Trump has pardoned junk bond king Michael Milken, former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik…
Feb 18, 2020 4:37 PM CST
Stormy Daniels’ ex-lawyer Michael Avenatti is convicted
Michael Avenatti, the former lawyer for adult film actress Stormy Daniels, was convicted Friday for trying to extort millions of dollars from Nike.…
Feb 14, 2020 4:17 PM CST
Florida legislation puts naming rights in universities’ hands
Thanks to pending legislation, Florida State University College of Law may soon rename B.K. Roberts Hall, which recognizes a former state supreme…
Jan 22, 2020 4:23 PM CST
Jan 16, 2020 10:39 AM CST
Michael Avenatti is arrested for alleged bail violations
The lawyer who once represented adult film actress Stormy Daniels has been arrested for alleged bail violations. The federal government contends that,…
Jan 15, 2020 3:43 PM CST
When the federal government charges anyone with a crime, it’s rare that person will get to surrender peacefully at an arranged date and time without being subjected to a fright-inducing home raid by dozens of armed law enforcement officers and an embarrassing “perp walk” into the station or court. For the people who are afforded the privilege of self-surrender, popular perception is that they must be white-collar defendants who are rich and powerful.
Nov 26, 2019 6:30 AM CST
Federal judge sides with sex offenders in battle over trick-or-treat warning signs
A federal judge in Macon, Georgia, has granted a request by three sex offenders to stop a county…
Oct 31, 2019 4:22 PM CDT
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Lawyer convicted in conspiracy that involved creation of fake law firms
Virginia lawyer David H. Miller, 70, of Fairfax was convicted Friday on charges of conspiring to defraud and to…
Oct 7, 2019 3:48 PM CDT
Belgian man to plead guilty in scheme to bilk US law firms and charities
Belgian national Aref Said has notified a Massachusetts federal court that he plans to plead guilty…
Oct 2, 2019 4:21 PM CDT
