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Larry Neumeister

Larry Neumeister

October 16, 2017 | New York Law Journal

New Jersey Man Convicted in New York Bombing That Injured 30

NEW YORK — A New Jersey man was convicted Monday of planting two pressure-cooker bombs on New York City streets, including one that injured 30 people…

By Larry Neumeister, The Associated Press

9 minute read

September 07, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Filmmakers Defiant Over Lynyrd Skynyrd Film Rights

A judge's finding that a new Lynyrd Skynyrd film violates a "blood oath" made by the band to not exploit the group's name following a fatal plane crash hasn't stopped the film's creators from threatening to distribute the film.

By Larry Neumeister

4 minute read

August 30, 2017 | Daily Report Online

NY Judge Says Lynyrd Skynyrd Film Violates 'Blood Oath' on Band Name

A federal judge in New York has blocked the distribution of a film created with help from a former Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer saying it violates a "blood oath" surviving band members made not to exploit the band's name and history.

By Larry Neumeister

6 minute read

June 05, 2017 | Daily Business Review

Former Guatemalan Judge Pleads Guilty in FIFA Soccer Probe

A former Guatemalan judge pleaded guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy in the global soccer corruption probe, admitting that he accepted bribes from a company trying to secure sports marketing contracts.

By Larry Neumeister

5 minute read

April 24, 2017 | New York Law Journal

US Says Giuluani, Mukasey Trying to 'Muddy' Case Against Turkish Businessman

A Manhattan federal prosecutor said Monday that politically connected lawyers are using inaccuracies to whitewash charges against a prominent Turkish businessman as they try to get Turkey's president and U.S. officials to resolve the case diplomatically.

By Larry Neumeister

6 minute read

March 08, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Ex-Civil Rights Lawyer Who Represented Terrorists Dies

Lynne Feltham Stewart, a New York civil rights lawyer who represented small-time criminals and radicals alike before losing her license to practice law after she was convicted in a terrorism case, has died of cancer three years after her release from prison.

By Larry Neumeister

9 minute read

January 19, 2017 | Daily Business Review

JPMorgan Settles Mortgage Discrimination Lawsuit

JPMorgan Chase will pay $55 million to settle federal charges that independent brokers working for the bank discriminated against minorities seeking home mortgages during the housing crisis.

By Ken Sweet and Larry Neumeister Associated Press

5 minute read

January 13, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Testimony by NY Man's Family May Be Key at Terrorism Trial

The outcome of Manhattan's first Islamic State-related terrorism trial may hinge on the testimony of family members of a New York college student who died in Syria, a likelihood illustrated last week when a legal fight erupted over photographs that may confirm his death.

By Larry Neumeister

5 minute read

August 25, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Photographer Seeks $1B From Getty in Copyright Violation Lawsuit

An accomplished photographer who lets the public use thousands of her images of America for free has sued the Getty Images photo agency for more than $1 billion, saying it is improperly selling her work to customers and threatening those who don't pay.

By Larry Neumeister

8 minute read

July 26, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Man Touted as One of Biggest Drug Dealers Ever Gets 35 Years

A Colombian described as one of history's biggest cocaine dealers was sentenced to 35 years in prison by a Manhattan judge who called the scope of his crimes "staggering."

By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

6 minute read