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Kentucky Lawyer Admits to Stealing Over $200,000 from Estates, Faces Disbarment and Felony Charges

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FRANKFORT, Ky. — A Northern Kentucky attorney has entered a guilty plea to charges of theft involving over $200,000 from two estates in Campbell County, authorities said. The case has triggered an automatic, though temporary, suspension of her license to practice law. Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the plea by Jennifer Zaccheus-Miller, who is accused of inappropriately extracting sums from the estates during moments of bereavement for the families involved. The legal community and the public alike have expressed shock and dismay over the breach of trust. Court documents reveal Zaccheus-Miller committed the thefts in … Read more

Swiss Court Denies Citizenship to Algerian Human Rights Lawyer Citing Diplomatic Concerns

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Geneva, Switzerland – Algerian lawyer and human rights advocate Rachid Mesli’s bid for Swiss citizenship has been denied. This decision was upheld by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court, affirming the earlier verdict from the State Secretariat for Migration. The ruling, detailed late last week, underscores concerns about external security and ongoing tense relationships between Switzerland and Algeria. Mesli, who relocated to Switzerland in 2000 with his spouse, is renowned for his legal defense of Islamic Salvation Front (FIS) affiliates during Algeria’s tumultuous 1990s. His advocacy led to a three-year imprisonment sentence in 1997, accused of … Read more

Top D.C. Prosecutor Claims Role as Trump’s Lawyer, Sparking Ethical Concerns and Legal Debate

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Washington, D.C.—In a recent statement that stirred controversy, the top prosecutor in Washington, D.C., referred to himself as the lawyer for former President Donald Trump. This comment, which clashes with the typical duties and impartiality expected of his position, has triggered widespread discussion about the implications for justice and legal integrity in handling high-profile political cases. Typically, the role of a district attorney is to serve the public interest, focusing on law enforcement at the local level without allegiance to any individual or political party. The prosecutor’s remark, therefore, raises concerns about possible biases or … Read more

David McManus Named a Top Employment Lawyer of 2025 by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

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BOSTON, Feb. 25, 2025 — David McManus, a partner at Morgan Lewis, has been distinguished as one of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s Go To Employment Lawyers for the year 2025. This recognition is part of an annual selection that highlights outstanding employment lawyers across Massachusetts who have shown exemplary leadership and maintained a successful track record in their field. Leading the global labor and employment practice at his firm, McManus oversees an efficient team of over 300 attorneys. His role involves advising a diverse range of employers on labor and employment issues that cover various aspects, … Read more