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Appeals court skeptical of fairness of trader's conviction
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2015/05/15 16:53
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An appeals court panel on Wednesday expressed doubts about the fairness of a prosecution that led to a prison sentence for a man convicted of defrauding a government bailout program.
A three-judge panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals had plenty of questions for a prosecutor as it conducted oral arguments in an appeal by Jesse Litvak, a bond trader on the Stamford, Connecticut, trading floor at Jefferies & Co. Inc.
Litvak, who's from New York, was sentenced last year to two years in prison after a jury convicted him of securities fraud, defrauding the Troubled Asset Relief Program and making false statements to the federal government. He has not had to serve his sentence pending appeal.
The conviction made Litvak, 40, the first person convicted of a crime related to the program, which used bailout funds in the financial meltdown to boost the economy. |
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High court rejects military contractors appeals
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2015/01/20 12:27
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday turned away three appeals from military contractor KBR Inc. that seek to shut down lawsuits over a soldier's electrocution in Iraq and open-air burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The justices offered no comment in allowing the lawsuits to proceed.
One lawsuit was filed by the parents of Staff Sgt. Ryan Maseth, who was electrocuted in his barracks shower at an Army base in Iraq in 2008. The suit claims KBR unit Kellogg Brown & Root Services Inc. was legally responsible for the shoddy electrical work that was common in Iraqi-built structures taken over by the U.S. military. KBR disputes that claim.
Dozens of lawsuits by soldiers and others assert they were harmed by improper waste disposal while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. They seek to hold KBR and Halliburton Co. responsible for exposing soldiers to toxic emissions and contaminated water when they burned waste in open pits without proper safety controls.
The contractors say they cannot be sued because they essentially were operating in war zones as an extension of the military.
The Obama administration agreed with the contractors that lower courts should have dismissed the lawsuits, but said the Supreme Court should not get involved now because lower courts still could dismiss or narrow the claims.
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Indiana Business litigation attorney
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2014/11/05 14:37
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We at Price Waicukauski & Riley, LLC have over 100 years combined court experience. With the expertise you need for your legal issues, we are here for you every step of the way. Our team has delt with many complicated cases over the years, often involving the biggest law firms in the US.
Our Indiana Business Litigation attorneys are consistently given high ratings for both ethics and overall quality of counsel. Many of us have been recognized as Indiana Super Lawyers (in the top 5% out of a peer vote) and been given AV ratings from Martindale-Hubbell (the best rating). In addition to positive ratings from peers and clients, many of our attorneys have also been tapped to represent thousands of people in class action cases on both the federal and state level.
Each client is an individual to us, not a case number. As a smaller agency, we are able to give personalized attention to each case. We are dedicated to giving you a better experience than larger law firms.
We offer business clients several alternatives to the traditional billable hour, including fixed fees, contingency fees, and blended fee arrangements. We share in the risk of litigation by sharing the financial burden of the case. As a result, our interests are aligned and we are both working toward a common goal.
There are a number of payment options available to our business clients. You can arrange for blended fee arrangements, or traditional billable hours that include fixed and contingency fees. In many cases we share the financial burden of litigation, therefore uniting us under a common interest.
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W. Bradley Ney - Washington, DC Business Litigation Lawyer Services
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2014/05/27 11:48
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Brad's combined expertise of business and accounting issues allows him to create unique arguments and solutions in several types of business disputes. His thoughtful and meticulous litigation approach regularly leads to favorable results for his clients. Brad has represented the business interests of numerous companies, officers, individuals, and boards in state and federal courts, before the Securities and Exchange Commission, and in arbitrations and mediations. He's represented both plaintiffs and defendants in trials and court proceedings. Brad understands that serving his clients' best interests sometimes requires alternative methods of dispute resolution.
Brad's primary focuses are listed below:
Business Litigation
Contract & Business Disputes
Securities Litigation
Franchise Disputes
Non-Competes & Restrictive Covenants
Insurance Disputes
Copyright Litigation
Emergency Injunctive Relief
If you're an individual, small business, or medium business, you deserve the finest legal representation. Contact the Law Offices of W. Bradley Ney for all your Washington DC Business Litigation Lawyer Service needs. |
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Rita White - Canton Criminal Lawyer Services
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2014/05/20 12:31
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Our criminal defense lawyers handle all types of criminal law cases, including but not limited to:
Drug crimes
Violent crimes
Sex crimes
White collar crimes
Juvenile crimes
DUI
Whether you're facing a traffic infraction or federal crime arrest, we are prepared to litigate your case. Our attorneys will serve and offer you ongoing support. You will receive a fair trial and your defense will be presented as strongly as possible. Our legal team will do all of the following to ensure your fair trial:
Carefully investigate your case to uncover evidence
Interview all parties involved, including police
Bring in witnesses, when appropriate, to testify on your behalf
Present you with defense options to help you combat your charges
Negotiate with prosecutors to have your charges or sentence reduced, if possible
If you've been recently charged with a crime, turn to the Law Office of Rita O. White for your Canton Criminal Lawyer Service needs. |
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