James Trusty Talks with Dana Perino About The Possibility of a Second Special Counsel
Jim Trusty, a partner at Ifrah Law and former Chief of the Department of Justice’s Organized Crime and Gang Division, made an appearance on Dana Perino’s Daily Briefing to provides insight into the potential of a second special counsel to investigate the FBI and DOJ. Mr Trusty, leader of Ifrah Law’s White Collar Defense practice group,…
Read MoreJames Trusty Appears on Fox News to Discuss Russia Probe Developments
Jim Trusty, a partner at Ifrah Law and former Chief of the Department of Justice’s Organized Crime and Gang Division, made appearances on Dana Perino’s Daily Briefing on FOX News to share insight on the Russia Probe, and the Grand Jury indictment that was handed down today. Mr Trusty, leader of Ifrah Law’s White Collar…
Read MoreJames Trusty Appears on Fox News and CNN to Discuss Nunes Memo Release
Jim Trusty, a partner at Ifrah Law and former Chief of the Department of Justice’s Organized Crime and Gang Division, made appearances on Dana Perino’s Daily Briefing on FOX News and on CNN’s Primetime to share insight on the Nunes Memo, including what it means to the Russia probe and whether it documents a serious…
Read MoreJeff Ifrah Interviewed about Washington State’s Investigation into Video Game Loot Box Offerings
Washington State Senate addresses loot box question Washington state Senator Kevin Ranker is the latest official to seek clarity over the highly divisive use of loot boxes in video games. The Democrat and former San Juan County Commissioner has charged the State Gambling Commission with identifying whether or not the boxes constitute gambling. Along with…
Read MoreJames Trusty Quoted on Rod Rosenstein’s Role in the Russia Probe
Rod Rosenstein faces new scrutiny for approving surveillance of Trump associate Less than a year after leaving Maryland with a reputation for staying above the political fray, Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein was thrust again into the maelstrom Monday after a report indicated he approved the continued surveillance of a Trump campaign adviser. The…
Read MoreJeff Ifrah Comments on the Legality and Likely Enforcement Response to New Single Match Fantasy Sports Offering
New fantasy sports game revives sports betting concerns A new daily fantasy sports game that lets users hone in on a single NFL playoff game has some gambling experts wondering if the contest inches the industry closer to the territory of sports betting that remains illegal in most of the United States. The “Showdown” variant…
Read MoreGeorge Calhoun and Ifrah Law Credited for SEC Dropping Investigation of Client YouStake
SEC DROPS YOUSTAKE INVESTIGATION, COUNTERING ACTION DISMISSED Counsel representing the online poker staking platform YouStake and the site’s founder, Frank DeGeorge, have dropped a lawsuit against the United States’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following the SEC’s dropping of a lengthy investigation into YouStake. At issue was whether the site might be in violation of…
Read MoreJeff Ifrah Quoted on Supreme Court Sports Betting Case, Christie v. NCAA
More than six years after New Jersey voters endorsed legal wagering on football, baseball and other sports events, the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case that could make sports betting – already a multi-billion-dollar illegal industry – legal in the state and elsewhere. The case scheduled to go before the court Monday will determine…
Read MoreMichelle Cohen Comments on Potential Immunity Exception for Online Companies if SESTA Passed in Congress
Concern has been raised by the US tech community about the possible repercussions of the proposed amendment to Section 230 of the US Communications Decency Act 1996 (‘CDA 230’) which protects US companies from civil liability for user-generated content on their digital platforms, following the US Senate Commerce Committee’s approval of the latest version of…
Read MoreEmory University School of Law Announces James Trusty Joining Ifrah Law in Alumni Milestones
FORMER DOJ CHIEF TRUSTY 89L JOINS IFRAH LAW IN D.C. James Trusty 89L, former chief of the Department of Justice’s Organized Crime Section, is now a partner at Ifrah Law, PLLC, in Washington, D.C. “After 28 years as a prosecutor, James Trusty brings extensive experience in complex, multi-district white collar litigation, especially in matters involving…
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