Jul 26, 2024 | Copyright Infringement, General
Fourteen NBA teams recently found themselves on the receiving end of lawsuits filed by Kobalt Music Publishing and other music companies. Kobalt alleges the unauthorized use of copyrighted music in social media videos posted by various NBA teams on Instagram, TikTok,...
Jul 26, 2024 | Criminal Matters, White Collar Crime
On July 23, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that a federal jury convicted Dr. Adrian Dexter Talbot, 58, of Slidell, Louisiana, of conspiring to distribute over 1.8 million doses of Schedule II controlled substances, including oxycodone and morphine, and...
Jul 16, 2024 | White Collar Crime
On July 12, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Quintan Cockerell, 43, of Palos Verdes Estates, California, was sentenced to prison following his conviction on charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States, receiving kickbacks, and money laundering....
Jul 16, 2024 | Zoning and Land Use
Zoning regulations are not just about managing land use; they are fundamental to shaping the social and civic fabric of our communities. By thoughtfully planning how land is utilized, zoning helps create spaces that accommodate growth, diversity, and cultural...
Jul 16, 2024 | False Claims Act
The DOJ has announced that Armstrong Group, a telecommunications company based in Pennsylvania, has agreed to pay $6.5 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act (“FCA”). Armstrong Group allegedly violated the Federal Communications Commission’s...
