September 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Attorney of the Year Finalist: Michael Canty of Labaton Keller SucharowA former Assistant U.S. Attorney known for his knack of "eyeballing fraud" when he sees it, Labaton Keller Sucharow partner Michael Canty brings…
By Katharine Lee
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August 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Judge in George Santos' Fraud Case Bars Written Juror Queries in Upcoming TrialSantos, whose trial is set to begin next month, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to a superseding indictment.
By Katharine Lee
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August 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Manhattan Man Files Complaint Against Ice Cream Museum After Injury Diving Into 'Sprinkle Pool'Plaintiff Jeremy Shorr, who was visiting the museum with his daughter, was not alerted to the depth of the pool before leaping, causing him to incur "permanent and severe" injuries to his right leg, ankle and other parts of his body.
By Katharine Lee
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August 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Hedge Fund Executives Convicted of $1.7B Fraud Scheme by Federal JuryGPB Capital founder David Gentile could face up to two decades in prison with co-defendant Jeffry Schneider for running a Ponzi-like scheme involving $1.7 billion.
By Katharine Lee
2 minute read
August 01, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Chester Straub, Retired Federal Appeals Judge and Politician, Dies at 87Straub was "an exemplary public servant who was deeply committed to justice, integrity, and the rule of law," said Second Circuit Judge José Cabranes.
By Katharine Lee
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July 30, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Singer Gloria Gaynor Accuses Former Producer of Allegedly Withholding Royalty PaymentsThe copyright infringement and fraud suit was also filed by composer Robin Randall, who accused Joel Diamond of pressuring her mother into signing over rights at a time when she was mentally ill.
By Katharine Lee
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July 26, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Gov. Hochul Faces Two New Lawsuits Over Stalled Congestion Pricing PlanThe Traffic Mobility Act, passed in 2019, calls for the creation of a tolling program, which would charge drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street in an effort to reduce traffic and pollution.
By Andrew Denney | Katharine Lee
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July 23, 2024 | Law.com
'You Killed My Son': Amazon Sued for Selling Chemical Used in SuicidesAccused of violating the "most basic standards of business ethics," Amazon.com was hit with a product liability suit on July 12 from family members…
By Katharine Lee
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July 19, 2024 | New York Law Journal
'Keep the Pressure Up': Civil Rights Attorney at Center of 'Hurricane' Carter Case, Attica Riots Retires After Storied 6-Decade CareerEven at a young age, Lewis Steel was aware of the racial and socioeconomic gulfs that segregated people, and this reflected to him that "something was seriously wrong in society."
By Katharine Lee
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July 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Manhattan Jury Convicts Chinese Businessman of Running $1B Crypto Fraud SchemeJurors acquitted Guo of charges on wire fraud and securities fraud, as well as unlawful monetary transactions.
By Katharine Lee
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