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James Trusty Quoted by Washington Post on Trump Administration Crack Down on MS-13 Gang
Trump, top officials take aim at brutal MS-13 street gang WASHINGTON — The Trump administration vowed Tuesday to crack down on MS-13, a notoriously brutal Central American street gang blamed for a recent series of killings in suburban New York, and accused Obama-era border policies of allowing its ranks to flourish. The gang is known… Read More
ESPN Quotes Jeff Ifrah on the Conviction of Gambler Billy Walters for Insider Trading
Jury convicts gambler Billy Walters of insider trading NEW YORK — William “Billy” Walters, a Las Vegas gambler linked to golfer Phil Mickelson, was found guilty of insider trading charges on Friday. The verdict capped a three-week trial in federal court in New York City. The 70-year-old sports gambler was convicted by a jury that… Read More
Michelle Cohen Named Top Rated Lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell and Featured in National Law Journal
NATIONAL LAW JOURNAL – AV TOP RATED LAWYERS The section features attorneys who have demonstrated leadership qualities and have achieved The AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell®. Martindale-Hubbell®, the company that has long set the standard for lawyer ratings, has supplied ALM with a list of Top Rated Lawyers who have achieved an AV® Preeminent® Peer… Read More
Jeff Ifrah Quoted on Recent UK Gambling Commission Esports Report
Esports Developers Are Playing A Dangerous Game On Gambling, According To UK Regulators Game developers and publishers need to take time to read the UK Gambling Commission’s recent position paper on “Virtual currencies, eSports and social casino gaming.” The position paper is available here. Video game developers may not think their games are gambling. But under… Read More
Michelle Cohen Named Top Author For JD Supra’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards
JD Supra’s annual Readers’ Choice awards recognize firms and authors who achieved the highest visibility and engagement for their written analysis and commentary on our site during 2016. Michelle Cohen has been named a Top Author for the related categories of Enforcement Actions, Wage and Hour, Employer Liability Issues, Class Action, False Advertising, Food Labeling, USDA,… Read More
ESPN Quotes Steven Eichorn on Billion Dollar March Madness Betting
70 million brackets, $10.4 billion in bets expected for March Madness Americans are expected to complete 70 million NCAA tournament brackets this year, risking on average $29 per bracket and contributing to the $10.4 billion that will be bet overall on March Madness, according to estimates released Monday by the American Gaming Association. The $10.4… Read More
James Trusty Interviewed on Deputy Attorney General Candidate Rod Rosenstein
‘Zero political agenda’: Trump’s pick to lead Russia probe comes Obama-approved Rod Rosenstein, the next-in-line litigator to oversee investigations into Donald Trump’s campaign ties with Russian officials, has already achieved a rare trifecta: unanimous approval from the three most recent presidents. That bipartisan confidence may convince a Senate panel on Tuesday to advance his confirmation as the next… Read More
Michelle Cohen named as 2017 Top Lawyer in Media and Communications by Cablefax
Cablefax Daily March 2017 In a world of constant change—from the new video world order to the regulatory uncertainty of a new administration—these are the heroes in the trenches. In this inaugural edition, Cablefax salutes the top lawyers in media and communications as chosen by our editors and readers. These legal eagles excel in contract… Read More
Michelle Cohen Interviewed by Money For Lunch on the Consumer Review Fairness Act
Money for Lunch’s Bert Martinez interviews Michelle Cohen on her recent blog post regarding the passing of the Consumer Review Fairness Act, where she shares her expertise and insight on the law and what this means for both consumers and businesses. You can listen to the radio show recording here. In her interview Michelle covers: The Consumer Review… Read More
Jeff Ifrah Confirmed to Speak on Esports Regulation at ICE’s World Regulatory Briefing
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Feb. 7, 2017, Jeff Ifrah will address thought leaders from across the international gaming community at the prestigious ICE’s World Regulatory Briefing in London, U.K., where he will be participating in a panel discussion on the topic of eSports. Mr. Ifrah, founding partner at Ifrah Law, has been invited to join other authorities… Read More
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