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James Comey pleads not guilty in politically charged federal case
James Comey pleaded not guilty in a federal case alleging false statements to Congress; defense argues the prosecution is politically motivated, trial set for Jan. 5.
Grand jury rejects indictment in DC sandwich assault case
A grand jury declined to indict ex-Justice Department employee Sean Charles Dunn, accused of throwing a sandwich at a federal agent in DC.
Arrested lawmaker RJ May resigns seat following indictment
South Carolina Rep. R.J. May resigned while jailed on 10 federal counts alleging distribution of child sexual abuse material; special election likely.
North Charleston council members face charges
Eight people — including three members of the North Charleston City Council — face federal bribery, kickback, extortion and money laundering charges, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of […]
4th Circuit: Indictment doesn’t shield officers from claim
Where a man was indicted by federal and state grand juries for drug crimes, but he alleged that law enforcement withheld exculpatory evidence that was material to the finding of […]
Combs jailed after sex trafficking indictment
NEW YORK — Sean “Diddy” Combs was headed to jail Tuesday to await trial in his federal sex trafficking case, after a magistrate ordered him to be held without bail […]
Weinstein faces additional sex crimes charges ahead of retrial
NEW YORK — Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on additional sex crimes charges ahead of his retrial in New York, Manhattan prosecutors said at a hearing Thursday. […]
Utility will pay $20M to avoid bribery prosecution
AKRON, Ohio — The energy company at the center of a $60 million bribery scheme in Ohio will pay $20 million and avoid criminal charges as part of a deal […]
State suspends indicted judge with pay
LAS VEGAS — A rural Nevada judge has been suspended from hearing court cases after she was indicted on federal charges that she used funds raised for a statue of […]
Giuliani, Ward plead not guilty in fake elector case
PHOENIX — Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani pleaded not guilty Tuesday to nine felony charges stemming from his role in an effort to overturn Donald Trump‘s 2020 election […]
Hunter Biden’s attorneys press for gun trial delay
WASHINGTON — Hunter Biden pressed for a delay Monday in his federal gun case, asking an appeals court to pause the Delaware trial set to begin next month. Defense attorneys […]
Judge eyes dismissing Baldwin indictment in fatal shooting
SANTA FE, N.M. — A New Mexico judge is considering Alec Baldwin’s request to dismiss a grand jury indictment against him at a virtual court hearing Friday. The indictment in […]
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- Attorney Share, Lawmatics integrate to automate law firm referrals
Business Law
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- Business Court judges trawl for customers
- Va. company's Web site did not subject business to personal jurisdiction in S.C., appeals panel rules
- Former running back from S.C. wins courtroom victory in contract dispute
- Contract – Government Contract – Qui Tam – False Claims Act
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Commentary
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- ‘AI won’t take your job’ and other things CEOs say before the layoffs
- When not to believe (your lyin’ eyes)
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