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An unidentified ex-employee has been charged in 3rd District Court in Salt Lake City with embezzling over $155,000 from a Utah law firm.Richards Brant Miller Nelson picked up on alleged theft after an audit indicated fees were being paid to “consultants” that were not on the firm’s list of those to whom money was supposed to be paid, reports the Salt Lake Tribune.Bank surveillance footage helped authorities link the payments to the suspect. The 49-year-old ex-employee allegedly deposited 36 checks totaling $155,300 into two Zions Bank accounts for herself and her husband between early 2008 and late 2010.A number of law firms throughout the country have complained of being victimized by trusted employees in such alleged scheme. And a major Australian firm made international news in October after its chief financial officer was charged with stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars. An audit also identified the alleged theft in that case.At least nine United States … [Read more...] about Ex-Employee Accused of Stealing $155K from Salt Lake City’s Richards Brandt Miller Nelson

Holland & Hart is expanding in Salt Lake City while Holme Roberts & Owen is shrinking there.Seven more partners have jumped from Holme Roberts to Holland & Hart, after nine partners made the move in March, the Am Law Daily reports. In all, 29 lawyers have joined Holland & Hart, and all but two of them are from Holme Roberts, according to Law Week Colorado.Among the lawyers making the move is energy partner Jody Williams, the former managing partner of the Salt Lake office of Holme Roberts.Holland & Hart’s Salt Lake office now has 80 lawyers, making it one of Utah’s largest law firms, according to a press release. Most of the new attorneys are in the natural resources and litigation practice groups.Only six lawyers remain at Holme Roberts in Salt Lake, but there are no plans to close the office, spokeswoman Terri Taylor told Law Week Colorado. … [Read more...] about Holland & Hart Expands by 29 Lawyers in Salt Lake City

After news earlier this week that two intellectual property partner groups had announced plans to exit Howrey during a single day, one including a rainmaker with a reputed $20 million book of business, comes word of more contractions there.A top antitrust partner is leaving the law firm’s Brussels and London offices, and the Salt Lake City office is to close in mid-February, the Am Law Daily reports, following up on information provided by Legal Week and Above the Law.Trevor Soames hasn’t made definite plans about where he will next practice, but is in discussions with several firms, Legal Week reports. He was in charge of the Brussels office and served as co-head of Howrey’s global antitrust practice.“I’m obviously sad to be moving on as I have had an enjoyable and successful time at Howrey, and will be sorry to leave the firm—most especially its superb transatlantic antitrust group with whom I have been privileged to work for the last eight … [Read more...] about Latest Howrey News: Top Antitrust Partner Is Leaving, Salt Lake City Office to Close

1 of 8 View 8 Items Jacob Wiegand, Deseret News Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski speaks during a meeting with the Deseret News and KSL editorial boards in Salt Lake City on Monday, April 9, 2018. Related Links Salt Lake City finding early support for 2 proposed tax hikes Salt Lake City seeking public input on 2 proposed tax increases What's the public appetite for 2 tax increases? Salt Lake leaders want to find out SALT LAKE CITY — A week from Tuesday, the Salt Lake City Council is scheduled to consider implementing a half-penny sales tax hike for roads, transit, housing and police. So far, city leaders say the message from the public is clear: Vote 'aye.' "It's been overwhelmingly supportive," City Council Chairwoman Erin Mendenhall told the Deseret News and KSL editorial boards on Monday. "And we take that public comment very seriously." In fact, Mendenhall said some residents have even encouraged council members to activate a … [Read more...] about As vote on sales tax hike nears, Salt Lake City leaders say public support is ‘overwhelming’

Scott G Winterton, Deseret News FILE - Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski talks to students during a clean air rally at the Capitol in Salt Lake City on Monday, March 5, 2018. SALT LAKE CITY — After a winter of below-average snowfall, Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski is warning of a possible water shortage and calling on city residents to conserve as much as possible. The mayor on Tuesday officially declared a Stage 1 advisory as part of the city's five-stage water shortage contingency plan. Stage 1 directs the city to inform the public "as early as meaningful data are available that a possible shortage may occur," according to the plan. While the current overall water supply is good due to strong reservoir levels, stream flow is projected to be well below average in all Wasatch Mountain streams that feed Salt Lake City's water supply, city public utility officials said in a news release Tuesday. "At Stage 1, our goal is to send a message that everyone can help us … [Read more...] about Salt Lake City mayor issues water advisory, warns of possible shortage