Tampa, Florida, employment law lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a Fair Labor Standards Act violation theory. We have held that a settlement agreement bars litigation of wage-and-hour claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act only if the settlement was approved by a court or the Department of La- bor. See Lynn’s Food Stores, Inc. v. United States, 679 F.2d 1350, 1352– 53 (11th Cir. 19

New York City, New York, criminal defense lawyers represent the Defendants charged with conspiracy to commit securities and wire fraud. The Government alleges that Andrew Warner and Kishore Vangipuram, inflated Mobileum’s key financial metrics in advance of the company’s 2022 sale to an investment firm at an enterprise value of $915 million. Mobileum declared bankruptcy in 2024, after the

Charlotte, North Carolina, qui tam lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a False Claims Act violation theory. The United States filed its complaint-in-intervention in December 2023 alleging that Insect Shield LLC, located in North Carolina, and the Estate of Richard Lane, a co-founder and co-owner of Insect Shield, a subcontractor to multiple defense contractors who manufacture Army unif

Tulsa, Oklahoma, insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory. In Oklahoma, bad faith breach of an insurance contract occurs when an insurer unreasonably denies, delays, or undervalues a legitimate claim, or fails to investigate it properly, violating their legal duty of good faith and fair dealing . Insured parties can sue for cont

Tulsa, Oklahoma, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with theft of government property in violation of 18 U.S.C. 641, which provides: Whoever embezzles, steals, purloins, or knowingly converts to his use or the use of another, or without authority, sells, conveys or disposes of any record, voucher, money, or thing of value of the United States or of any department or agenc

New Orleans, Louisiana, insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of contract theory. The case was filed in the 24th JDC, Jefferson Parish, 862-277 F, and was removed to federal court by the Defendant. Louisiana bad faith breach of insurance contract law penalizes insurers (under Revised Statutes §22:1892 and §22:1973) for failing to pay claims within

Brooklyn, New York, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to commit mail fraud, and interstate commerce money laundering. Braden John Karony, the Chief Executive Officer of SafeMoon US LLC, a digital asset company registered in Utah (SafeMoon) lied to investors from all walks of life—including military veterans and h

Miami, Florida - Sherwood Avionics and Accessories, Inc. (Sherwood), headquartered in Opa-Locka, has agreed to pay $109,618 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by failing to use contractually required and updated technical manuals when performing repairs on U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) C-130 aircraft landing gear. “The False Claims Act protects more than taxpayer dollars�

Spokane, Washinngton, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with bank fraud. Tawhnee Willow Colvin, of Davenport, Washington, was convicted by a jury on all twenty-six counts charged following a trial in September 2025. As evidence presented at the trial established, Colvin was employed as Assistant Director of the Spokane Tribe of Indians’ Department of Health and Human S

Omaha, Nebraska commercial law litigation lawyers represented the parties in a breach of contract case. Ryan was the manager and sole mem- ber of RMR, a general contractor for commercial properties. Michael Perkins is the sole owner of Perkins, L.L.C.; Perkins Properties, Inc.; and MHP Development, LLC. In this opin- ion, we will refer to these three companies collectively as “Perkins.�

San Antonio, Texas, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to engage in wire fraud. Telise Marie Armke, 56, befriended an elderly couple in 2019 and falsely claimed that she was going to receive funds from FEMA due to her home being in a flood zone. As part of her fraud scheme, Armke convinced the couple to “lend” her money to pay property taxes, pay off l

San Francisco, California, commercial litigation lawyers represented the Defendant accused of unlawfully manufacturing and distributing of controlled substances between 2019 and 2022 in violation of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). – Charles River Laboratories, Inc. (CRL), successor by merger to Explora Biolabs Holdings, Inc., a provider of contract vivarium research services, was previ

Birmingham, Alabama, consumer law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants, claiming that they fraudulently sold him a car that had more miles on it than the odometer. Defendants Serra Nissan Oldsmobile, Inc., and Serra Automotive Management Group, Inc. (collectively, “Serra”) sold a car with an Alabama title to Plaintiff Zachary Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins later learned that

Little Rock, Arkansas, insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a bad faith breach of contract claim. In Arkansas, an insurance bad faith claim requires proving the insurer's affirmative misconduct that is dishonest, malicious, or oppressive, not just a simple failure to pay; it's a high bar requiring an extreme "evil intent" or "wanton disregard," allowing for tort damages, including

Baltimore, Maryland, commercial litigation lawyers represented the Defendant on a False Claims Act action. The U.S. alleged that on November 4, 2015, IAP undertook the performance of a contract awarded by the U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command at Patuxent River, Maryland (the Contract). The Contract, among other things, required IAP to maintain and support a certain military aircraft, wh

Newark, New Jersey, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud and making false statements. Joseph A. McCallum, Jr. 70, a former member of the Newark Municipal Council who also served on the Board of Directors of the Newark Community Economic Development Corporation (“NCEDC”), was charged with participating in a scheme to obtain bribes and kickbacks and subsc

Camdenton, Missouri, commercial litigation lawyers represented the parties in a breach of contract case involving a leaky roof.

Mobile, Alabama insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach on insurance contract theory. AI Overview Alabama's bad faith insurance law allows policyholders to sue insurers who unreasonably deny or delay valid claims, requiring a contract breach and no "reasonably debatable" reason for denial, opening insurers to damages beyond policy limits, including punit

San Antonio, Texas, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony possession of firearms and explosives. Dustin Jay Ammons was identified as an individual who placed pipe bombs at the external ATMs of two San Antonio banks on Sept. 12 and Sept. 26. The suspect had attempted to breach the machines with the explosives and a field analysis of the white powder residue found

Alexandria, Virginia, personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a negligence theory. A.I. Google: Virginia auto negligence law is defined by a strict contributory negligence rule, meaning if you're even 1% at fault for an accident, you're barred from recovering any damages, making it crucial to avoid admitting fault and gather extensive evidence to prove the other driver's

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, insurance law lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.

Hot Springs, Arkansas, commercial litigation lawyers represented the Plaintiff in an insurance coverage dispute case. Susan Taylor made one or more material misrepresentations in applying for property insurance covering her home in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and violated the policy’s “Concealment or Fraud” coverage condition. Therefore, the court held, the insurer properly declared the pol

Tulsa, Oklahoma, insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.

Tulsa, Oklahoma, insurance law lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a bad faith breach of insurance contract theory.

San Antonio, Texas, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felony possession of firearms and unregistered explosives. Dustin Jay Ammons was identified as an individual who placed pipe bombs at the external ATMs of two San Antonio banks on Sept. 12 and Sept. 26. The suspect had attempted to breach the machines with the explosives and a field analysis of the white powder r