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FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Retrial, Alleging Judicial Bias in Previous Conviction

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New York — The legal team for FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried, who was found guilty of fraud and money laundering following the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange, is calling for a retrial. Bankman-Fried, who had risen to prominence in the world of cryptocurrency trading, was sentenced to 25 years in prison and ordered to forfeit $11 billion. His conviction came after a highly publicized trial that culminated in a unanimous verdict on all seven counts against him. Currently serving his sentence in Brooklyn, the embattled former CEO’s new appeal centers on claims of judicial misconduct. … Read more

Milwaukee Tenants Rally for Justice in Class-Action Suit Over Nightmarish Bedbug Infestation

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Milwaukee, WI — A battle against bedbugs at a Milwaukee high-rise apartment has escalated into a courtroom fight, with tenants alleging neglect by the city’s housing authority. Carmella Holloway, a resident of College Court managed by the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM), is the lead plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit that claims tenants are forced to endure “uninhabitable” living conditions. The legal action, filed last month in Milwaukee County Circuit Court, aims to hold HACM accountable for what tenants describe as severe and ongoing bedbug infestations. Michael Cerjak, the attorney representing the … Read more

Local Los Cocos Workers Triumph, Awarded Nearly $1M in Wage Dispute Resolution

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Wichita, Kansas – In a landmark decision this week, a federal jury awarded nearly $1 million in back pay to a group of workers from Los Cocos, a popular local restaurant chain. This follows a significant legal battle centered on allegations of wage theft by the restaurant’s management. The verdict, reached after careful deliberation, concluded that the restaurant failed to provide adequate compensation to its employees, violating federal wage and labor laws. Numerous workers testified that they had consistently been paid below the minimum wage and were denied overtime rates legally guaranteed to them for … Read more

Philadelphia’s Anapol Weiss Merges with D.C.’s Top Legal Minds, Expanding Its Reach in Personal Injury Law

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Philadelphia, PA – Anapol Weiss, a law firm specializing in mass torts and personal injury, has officially expanded its operations to Washington, D.C., incorporating a team of five skilled attorneys led by Alexandra Walsh, a notable former partner and founder at Wilkinson Stekloff LLP. This strategic move brings the firm’s deep legal expertise and client-focused approach into the heart of the nation’s capital. The integration of a seasoned legal team into Anapol Weiss marks a significant step in the firm’s growth strategy, enhancing its capabilities and reach in handling complex legal challenges across different jurisdictions. … Read more