Main Justice: New Law Blogs

Home -> Law Blog Directory -> New Law Blogs Blogs

OR PHONE (866) 635-1838 for Bankruptcy Help, (866) 635-6190 for Divorce,
(866) 635-2689 for Personal Injury or (866) 635-9402 for Criminal Defense

Find a Local Lawyer

Bankruptcy (866) 635-1838
Divorce (866) 635-6190
Personal Injury (866) 635-2689
Criminal Defense (866) 635-9402

New Law Blogs

Main Justice

Covers insider news about the U.S. Department of Justice including the Attorney General and his top prosecutors, lawyers and policy-makers.
By Mary Jacoby, editor.

Post Frequency: 5.6/day

Last Entry: March 30, 2011 at 21:22:53

SDNY Prosecutor to Paul Hastings

Posted on October 07, 2010
A six-year veteran of the Southern District of New York U.S. Attorney's office has moved to Paul Hastings.

U.S. v. Queri

Posted on October 07, 2010
A case in New York could have bigger implications for white collar crime than Skilling.

Reuters: Two U.S. HSBC Clients Convicted of Tax Evasion

Posted on October 07, 2010
A case in New York could have bigger implications for white collar crime than Skilling.

AP: Kansas U.S. Attorney to Have Ceremonial Investiture Friday

Posted on October 07, 2010
Barry Grissom, the Kansas U.S. Attorney, will take his ceremonial oath of office at the federal courthouse in Kansas City.

To access this complete feed in the blog feed reader login or register for free.

AP: Feds Issues New Subpeonas In Edwards Campaign Probe

Posted on October 07, 2010
Barry Grissom, the Kansas U.S. Attorney, will take his ceremonial oath of office at the federal courthouse in Kansas City.

California Judge in the Running to Head DOJ?s Juvenile Justice Office

Posted on October 07, 2010
A California superior court judge is reportedly a candidate to head the Justice Department's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

Former SDNY Civil Fraud Chief to SNR Denton

Posted on October 07, 2010
The former federal prosecutor spent 13 years in the Southern District of New York U.S. Attorney's office.

Bisnow: Former DOJ Heavyweights Garland, Fagell Back at Covington

Posted on October 06, 2010

Supreme Court Wary of Settlement for Brady Violations

Posted on October 06, 2010
Justices questioned the amount of training that would be adequate under the 1963 Supreme Court case that requires prosecutors to turn over exculpatory information to the defense.

Hedge Fund Manager Found Guilty of Insider Trading

Posted on October 06, 2010
A jury in Manhattan federal court found former hedge fund manager Joseph Contorinis guilty of insider trading for his involvement in a scheme that netted him $7 million.

A Tale of Two Bush U.S. Attorneys

Posted on October 06, 2010
One came to Washington this week for an announcement about a major public corruption case in her territory, while the other stayed home while Justice Department officials unveiled a significant investigation in her district.

SDNY Prosecutors to Use Wires to Nab Financial Fraud

Posted on October 06, 2010
The head of the Southern District of New York's Criminal Division said prosecutors will aggressively use wiretaps in financial fraud cases.

Holder Reveals Puerto Rico Police Corruption Probe, Largest in FBI History

Posted on October 06, 2010
About 1,000 members of the FBI worked on the investigation, including 750 agents from around the United States who assisted in the arrests of more than 100 individuals.

Holder to Speak at Duquesne University School of Law Centennial

Posted on October 06, 2010
Attorney General Eric Holder on Wednesday announced the arrests of more than 100 individuals in Puerto Rico as part of the biggest law enforcement corruption investigation in FBI history. Puerto Rico U.S. Attorney Rosa Emilia Rodr�guez-V�lez and Attorney General Eric Holder...

Air Force Times: DOJ Sues Guam Over Military Absentee Ballots

Public Integrity Lawyers Overseeing Drug Case Against Ga. Judge

Posted on October 06, 2010
The Georgia federal judge was arrested over the weekend on federal gun and drug charges.

NYT: Judge Bars Key Witness in Ghailani Terrorism Trial

Posted on October 06, 2010
Two lawyers from the Justice Department’s Public Integrity Section are handling the case against Georgia federal judge Jack T. Camp. Camp, the former chief judge of the Northern District of Georgia who was appointed to the bench by President Ronald Reagan, was arrested last weekend on federal gun and drug charges...

Salon: FBI Looked Into Jack Kemp Gay Rumors

Posted on October 05, 2010

Foreclosure Fraud

Posted on October 05, 2010
California Democrats urge the DOJ to probe alleged wrongdoing by banks and lenders.

WSAZ: Feds Looking Into Company Owned by W.Va. Governor?s Former Chief of Staff

Posted on October 05, 2010
California Democrats urge the DOJ to probe alleged wrongdoing by banks and lenders.

During Lunch Break, Tampa U.S. Attorney Sworn In

Posted on October 05, 2010
The new Middle District of Florida U.S. Attorney took a break from a criminal trial Tuesday to take his oath of office.

Utah Artifacts Case Defendant Pleads Guilty

Posted on October 05, 2010
The Utah man is one of about two dozen individuals arrested for the alleged looting of American Indian artifacts. UPDATED: 6:50 p.m.

Tickle the Wire: ?Die Hard? Director Sentenced for Lying to FBI

Posted on October 05, 2010
A defendant in a controversial federal case in Utah against people accused of illegally trafficking in stolen American Indian artifacts pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge Tuesday. Brandon Laws originally had pleaded not guilty and denied that he tried to sell shell and bone necklaces and other American Indian items to a government informant...

Shahzad Sentenced to Life in Prison

Posted on October 05, 2010
Faisal Shahzad, who attempted to set off a car bomb in New York City's Times Square, was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday.

Ex-U.S. Attorney Representing Ala. Bingo Case Defendant

Posted on October 05, 2010
The former prosecutor's client allegedly attempted to bribe state lawmakers to vote yes for a bill that would have let bingo casinos like his stay open.

AP: N.J. U.S. Attorney?s Office Tries 3 Corruption Cases in One Day

Posted on October 05, 2010
A former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama is the lawyer for a bingo casino owner who is a defendant in a major public corruption case in the state, The Birmingham News reported Tuesday. Former U.S. Attorney G. Douglas Jones (Getty) G...

Related Law Bulletins

The Justice Mills Lawyer’s Relief Act of 2007 or Multiple Avenues of Appeal of a Comprehensive Permit Still Available.
Topics: Administrative Appeal; Zoning Appeal; Mootness; Housing Ap...

Enlarging Time to Appeal Land Use Decisions in the Interests of Justice
In Gregory v. Borough of Avalon, the Appellate Division evaluated ...