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Daily Business Review

Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Ex-Miami Commissioner and Attorney

"Substantial follow-up investigation and depositions have occurred that revealed the foundation of this entire investigation was misguided and buttressed by unverified information," the Broward State Attorney’s Office said in the closeout memo.
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New York Law Journal

New York City Settles Wrongful Conviction Suit for $9.45 Million

White & Case filed to vacate his conviction—which was opposed by the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office—and a judge granted their motion following a two-day evidentiary hearing. The judge held Eric DeBerry was innocent of the crimes of which he was convicted.
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New York Law Journal

November Court of Appeals Roundup

This article discusses the right to waive counsel for criminal defendants. "The Court of Appeals recently clarified that when criminal defendants wish to waive their right to counsel and represent themselves, the trial court does not need to specifically apprise the defendants of the maximum amount of time to which they could potentially be sentenced.:
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New York Law Journal

US Judge Told Archegos Founder Can't Afford What Defense Says Is 'Unjustified' $10 Billion Restitution

Prosecutors have asked U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein to sentence Archegos Capital Management founder Sung Kook "Bill" Hwang to 21 years behind bars and forfeit $10 billion. But his lawyers say he's only worth $55 million now.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Civil Reservations: An Important Tool for New Jersey Courts and Criminal Defendants

"Civil reservations are crucial for the efficient functioning of New Jersey courts," writes Lombardi & Lombardi's Joseph A. Lombardi.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Jay Clayton, Ex-SEC Chief and Sullivan & Cromwell Lawyer, Eyed For Manhattan US Attorney's Office

The U.S. attorney's post would be Clayton's first as a criminal prosecutor.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Trump Nominates Ex-SEC Chief Jay Clayton to Helm Southern District of New York US Attorney's Office

During his first term, the once and future president was frustrated in a bid to install Clayton—a veteran regulator and Sullivan & Cromwell partner—as top Manhattan federal prosecutor. The U.S. attorney's post would be Clayton's first as a criminal prosecutor.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

NY District Attorneys Ask for Level Funding Amid Statewide Drop in Violent Crime

“Those funds are greatly needed,” McMahon wrote, “and prosecutor’s offices are continuing to plan, to purchase equipment and cloud storage, and to hire and train qualified staff, including support staff.”
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New Jersey Law Journal

When Does Reckless Driving Qualify as Criminal Homicide?

What criteria is necessary for reckless driving to be considered criminal? Judge Louis Locascio provides insight.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Trump Election-Interference Prosecution Appears on Course to Wind Down

"Winning the election is going to make it difficult for any of these cases to get to him," Syracuse University law professor Gregory L. Germain said of President-elect Donald Trump.
4 minute read

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