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National Law Journal

Russia's Absent, but Manafort Indictment Likely to Give Leverage to Mueller Probe, Lawyers Say

The unsealed indictment of Paul Manafort on Monday is the first to be produced by U.S. Department of Justice special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russia's actions in the 2016 elections.
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The American Lawyer

Manafort Indictment Keeps Focus on Skadden's Ukraine Work

One paragraph in particular must have stood out to Skadden lawyers reading Monday's blockbuster indictment.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Conspiracy Charges Against Manafort Push Mueller's Russia Investigation Public

Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and an aide, Rick Gates, face money laundering conspiracy charges, according to an indictment unsealed Monday in Washington federal district court. Manafort and Gates were expected to surrender Monday to face the criminal allegations, which thrust Special Counsel Robert Mueller III's investigation into the public Monday.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Cooperator in Mueller's Russia Probe Turned to Chicago Firm for Defense

Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation has at least one cooperator: George Papadopoulos, who formerly advised Donald Trump's presidential campaign on foreign policy matters. Papadopoulos, represented by the Chicago-based firm Breen & Pugh, secretly pleaded guilty to a false statements charge in October. His plea agreement requires him to continue to talk with investigators.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Jones Walker Lands White-Collar Crime Defense Lawyer in Houston

James "Jimmy" Ardoin III, who had been a solo practitioner in Houston, joins Jones Walker's Houston office, bringing a docket ranging from clients facing fraud charges to a murder defendant.
19 minute read

New York Law Journal

After Tearful Apology, Star Dewey & LeBoeuf Witness Avoids Jail

After two trials in a prosecution that originally included 11 defendants, no one is going to jail in the Dewey & LeBoeuf case.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Understanding the Criminal Tax Plea Agreement

White collar defense attorneys and accountants engaged to assist in investigations conducted by the IRS Criminal Investigation Division are familiar with these words: “… the tax loss … is … $550,000 to $1,500,000 …”
10 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

US Attorney Daly Talks Drugs, Her Legacy in Interview

U.S. Attorney for Connecticut Deirdre Daly - who is stepping down on Friday - gives her insights on the past 4 1/2 years on the job.
12 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Brady Aides Plead Not Guilty to Helping Pay Off Political Opponent

Two aides to Democratic Congressman Bob Brady pleaded not guilty to allegedly helping Brady's campaign funnel a $90,000 payoff to former Philadelphia Judge Jimmie Moore for dropping out of the 2012 congressional primary.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Russia Dossier Subpoena Fight Entangles Big Law and Boutiques

The controversy surrounding the salacious dossier has made its way to the courtroom and brought some prominent attorneys with it.
5 minute read

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