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Criminal defense attorney, Lorraine Gauli-Rufo shares news and articles pertaining to criminal and federal law.
Expanding Insider Trading Liability: The Implications of SEC v. Panawat
A recent decision in the Northern District of California expands insider trading liability involving public company securities that are not the direct subject of the material nonpublic information ("MNPI"). In SEC v. Panawat, 4:21-cv-06322 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 17, 2021),...
Supreme Court Tightens Safety Valve Relief in Pulsifer v. United States
On March 15, 2024, the Supreme Court published its long-awaited opinion in Pulsifer v. United States. Mark Pulsifer pled guilty to distributing at least fifty grams of methamphetamine in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). Due to his previous felony drug conviction,...
Supreme Court to Decide on Warrantless Backpack Searches in Bembury Case
The Supreme Court is currently weighing whether to grant certiorari in Commonwealth v. Bembury, 677 S.W.3d 385 (Ky. 2023), a case from the Kentucky Supreme Court that grapples with the scope of the search incident to arrest exception to the Fourth Amendment's general...
Finding the Best Mortgage Fraud Lawyer: LGR Law LLC
Buying a home is a significant milestone, often representing years of hard work and planning. However, the process can be complicated and sometimes involves risks that many are unaware of. One of the most serious risks is mortgage fraud, which can turn a dream into a...
Facing Mail Fraud Charges? Hire a Top Mail Fraud Attorney Today
Federal mail fraud is a serious offense that involves using the mail system or private carriers to carry out schemes to defraud individuals or entities of money or property. This blog post will look into the essentials of federal mail fraud charges, including what...
Why are there so few federal criminal trials?
On a general level, federal and state criminal charges are similar in several ways. The standard of proof is the same, and everyone is presumed innocent and entitled to a trial by a jury. Everyone is familiar with the standard of proof in criminal matters – the...
How Can You Represent People Who Know Are Guilty?
Once people learn that I am a federal criminal defense attorney, they frequently then ask me “How can you represent people who you know are guilty?” The answer is this – everyone is entitled to the protections of our Constitution. The Amendments to the Constitution...
Federal False Claims Act
False Claims Act – 18 USC § 287. According to the Department of Justice website, “Settlements and judgments under the False Claims Act exceeded $2.68 billion in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2023…”[1] This figure constitutes 543 settlements and judgments, which the...
Should I Talk to the Police Without an Attorney?
Many of our clients were approached by federal law enforcement agents prior to retaining us. When the federal government is investigating a potential criminal matter, and before formal charges are brought, agents frequently will contact the person and ask them to...