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Orrick Expands Its Reach with Seven-Member Healthcare Regulatory Team in Washington DC and Boston

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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, a prominent global law firm, has announced the expansion of its services with the addition of a specialized healthcare regulatory team. This new team, comprised of seven seasoned lawyers, has joined Orrick’s offices in Washington, D.C. and Boston, indicating a strategic enhancement of the firm’s capabilities in healthcare law. The movement of these lawyers, who bring a rich background in intricate healthcare regulations and strategic business advice, underlines Orrick’s commitment to reinforcing its service offerings amid a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. This expansion aims not only to address the rising … Read more

Tensions Rise as Jury Deliberates in High-Profile Boston Officer Death Case Amidst Allegations of Police Cover-Up

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Canton, MA — The unresolved fate of a woman accused of killing a Boston police officer continues to unfold in a Massachusetts courtroom, where a jury has reported being unable to agree on a verdict after extensive deliberations. Karen Read, the defendant, faces charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter in connection to the January 2022 death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe. Legal experts emphasize the delicate balance a judge must maintain in guiding a deadlocked jury. Often referred to as a “dynamite charge” among legal professionals, the instruction intended to motivate a stuck jury … Read more

Jury Deadlocked in High-Profile Case of Woman Accused of Killing Boston Police Officer

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DEDHAM, Mass. — The trial of a woman accused of killing her boyfriend, a Boston Police Officer, after a night of heavy drinking has reached a critical juncture, with the jury unable to reach a unanimous verdict following three days of intense deliberations. The case, being heard at Norfolk Superior Court, has captivated the community due to its tragic circumstances and complex legal questions. Karen Read faces charges of murder and manslaughter in the death of Officer John O’Keefe, who prosecutors assert was struck by Read’s vehicle and left to die in sub-zero temperatures. The … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Orders Investigation into Potential Juror Bias in Boston Marathon Bomber’s Trial

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BOSTON (AP) — The judge who presided over the trial of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the Boston Marathon bomber, has been ordered by a federal appeals court to investigate claims of juror bias and determine whether Tsarnaev’s death sentence should stand. While the appeals court did not overturn the death sentence, defense lawyers had sought that outcome, arguing that two jurors had exhibited bias during the trial. The Boston-based 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found that the trial judge did not adequately address Tsarnaev’s allegations, prompting the court to send the case back for further investigation. … Read more