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Former CEO Admits to Restrictive Deal to Block Rival’s Expansion in California Rebar Market During Antitrust Trial

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Washington, D.C. — In a dramatic turn of events during a federal antitrust trial on Monday, the former CEO of Commercial Metals Co. admitted that the company entered into a contentious agreement with Danieli Corp., a prominent micromill manufacturer. This agreement effectively prohibited Danieli from collaborating with any competing rebar mills in California soon after it was discovered that Pacific Steel Group intended to establish a facility in Southern California using Danieli’s technology. The revelation surfaced at the trial, which is scrutinizing the legality of the exclusivity provision that was brokered shortly after Commercial Metals … Read more

Ex-CFO Admits Major Role in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Scheme Alongside Prominent Attorney

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Los Angeles – Christopher Kamon, the former CFO of the law firm led by disgraced attorney Tom Girardi, has consented to plead guilty to federal charges of wire fraud. This development came to light after court documents were filed on Tuesday, revealing a plea agreement in which Kamon will forfeit $3.1 million and accept responsibility for helping Girardi swindle millions of dollars from clients’ settlements. Under the terms of the deal, which led to the dismissal of additional charges in Los Angeles, Kamon admitted to collaborating closely with Girardi in a grand scheme that misled … Read more

Disbarred Attorney Admits to Tax Evasion Over $100 Million in Pennsylvania Court Case

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Philadelphia, PA — A former attorney has admitted to tax evasion, accepting guilt for failing to pay taxes on income surpassing $100 million, which he accrued during his legal practice. This admission came as part of a court proceeding held Wednesday in Pennsylvania, where the disbarred lawyer faced significant federal charges. The case, as described by authorities, outlines a deliberate omission by the attorney to pay federal income taxes over several years, contributing to substantial revenue losses for the government. The evasion was tied primarily to income allegedly hidden in various offshore accounts and expenditures … Read more

Former Human Rights Lawyer Admits to Fraud in Legal Claims Against Iraq War Veterans

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LONDON — Phil Shiner, a former human rights lawyer, admitted to multiple fraud charges on Monday in Southwark Crown Court, stemming from dishonest legal claims made against veterans of the Iraq War. Shiner, 67, from Birmingham, entered guilty pleas for three counts of fraud as announced by the National Crime Agency (NCA). He is scheduled for sentencing on December 2. Shiner, the former head of Public Interest Lawyers, came under scrutiny for his practices concerning legal aid applications made in 2007 for cases that included representing Khuder Al-Sweady, who sought a judicial review. The application … Read more