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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 More
James 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 More
Steven Eichorn Quoted on Washington Lawmakers’ Proposed Bill Requiring Loot Box Study
A group of lawmakers in the US state of Washington, led by Sen. Kevin Ranker, have introduced a bill – SB 6266, first read on 11 January 2018 – that would require the Washington State Gambling Commission to study and make written recommendations on best practice around regulating ‘loot boxes’ and similar mechanisms in video… Read More
Michelle Cohen Named Cablefax Top Lawyer Honoree for Second Year Straight
Cablefax’s Top Lawyers, Class of 2018 Cablefax has announced the Honorees of its Top Lawyers, Class of 2018. This prestigious list of communications and media lawyers recognizes those who help companies navigate an increasingly chaotic business environment, as well as make sense of everything from the intricacies of FCC policy to programming negotiations to copyright and intellectual property disputes… Read More
James 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 More
Jeff 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 More
Fox News Quotes James Trusty About What a Delay Really Means for the Flynn Sentencing
Mueller team seeks delay in Flynn sentencing Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s team has postponed the sentencing of former national security adviser Michael Flynn due to the “status” of the investigation, raising questions as to what the development means for the direction of the Russia probe. A one-page “Joint Status Report” filed Wednesday in federal court… Read More
James 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 More
Jeff 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 More
George 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 More
