The son of a partner in a Pittsburgh law firm has pleaded guilty to bank fraud for embezzling $827,000 from the firm while he served as office manager.Anthony Calaiaro, 34, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to forging a partner’s name on about 500 checks payable to himself, the … [Read more...] about Partner’s son admits embezzling $827K from law firm, says details are fuzzy because of drug use
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Verizon worker told customer to hire ‘big shot lawyer’ over his nude photo migration, suit says
An Oregon man has filed a $4 million lawsuit against Verizon Wireless that claims his fiancée’s nude photos inexplicably ended up on the phone of another person.Plaintiff Jeff Smith of Canby says Verizon promised that personal photos would be stored on protected and … [Read more...] about Verizon worker told customer to hire ‘big shot lawyer’ over his nude photo migration, suit says
Arrests are a possibility for two defense lawyers who quit USS Cole case over classified issue
A Guantanamo judge has ordered prosecutors to draft writs of attachment for two civilian defense lawyers who quit the USS Cole terrorism case over a classified issue involving compromised attorney-client privilege.Air Force Col. Vance Spath issued his order on Wednesday after the … [Read more...] about Arrests are a possibility for two defense lawyers who quit USS Cole case over classified issue
Lawmakers in some states target judges over their decisions; Pennsylania lawmaker seeks impeachment
Lawmakers in some states are taking a combative approach as they try to punish and even impeach judges for their decisions.The impeachment crusade is taking place in Pennsylvania where Republican State Rep. Cris Dush is circulating a petition to impeach five Democratic justices … [Read more...] about Lawmakers in some states target judges over their decisions; Pennsylania lawmaker seeks impeachment
ABA president says callous treatment of noncriminal immigrants undermines American values
“While the country needs to protect its borders, enforce laws and ensure the safety of citizens, such callous treatment of individuals, whose only transgressions are immigration violations, undermines the nation’s values,” the statement says. “Taking … [Read more...] about ABA president says callous treatment of noncriminal immigrants undermines American values