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Jury Set for High-Stakes Federal Corruption Trial of Former Tennessee House Speaker and Chief of Staff

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Nashville, Tenn. – After nearly two days of selection, a jury of 16, including 12 main jurors and four alternates, has been finalized for the federal corruption trial involving former Tennessee Speaker of the House Glen Casada and his ex-Chief of Staff Cade Cothren. The trial, attracting considerable attention due to the high-profile nature of the allegations, began with intensive juror questioning at a Nashville federal courthouse. Casada and Cothren stand accused on 20 federal charges including conspiracy, public corruption involving fraud, bribery, name concealment, and money laundering. These charges, stemming from an indictment by … Read more

Attorney General Bondi’s Loyalty Demands and Staff Shake-ups Undermine DOJ Efficiency Amid Growing Legal Battles

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WASHINGTON — In a recent Cabinet meeting at the White House, Attorney General Pam Bondi praised the Justice Department’s recent legal victories, which include defending several administration policies in court. However, the department has also seen its share of setbacks and is currently facing a backlog of pending cases. Bondi’s stringent approach, emphasizing unwavering allegiance to President Donald Trump, has been met with challenges as some department lawyers face disciplinary actions for not fully aligning with this directive. Upon her appointment in February, Bondi sent out a memo to department lawyers on her first day, … Read more

Justice Department Sees Major Staff Overhaul, Prioritizing Trump Loyalists for Key Legal Positions

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WASHINGTON — In a significant shift at the U.S. Department of Justice, a noticeable number of career lawyers have left the agency, resulting in the hiring of individuals with notable loyalty to former President Donald Trump. This change of personnel is raising concerns about the impartiality and the traditional non-partisan stance expected in the federal judiciary. The departure of seasoned lawyers, who typically provide a wealth of experience and uphold a broad commitment to justice, comes at a time when the department is handling highly sensitive cases, some of which include charges of election interference … Read more

Epiq Strengthens Class Action and Fraud Prevention Sectors with Tom Davis as New Chief of Staff

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NEW YORK — Epiq, a global leader in legal services and technology, announced the appointment of Tom Davis as Chief of Staff for its Class Action, Remediation, and Mass Tort business unit, confirmed on Tuesday. Davis brings a wealth of experience in operations and fraud prevention to a role critical for overseeing the intricate dynamics of class action suits and large-scale legal remedies. Previously, Davis held the position of vice president of operations and fraud prevention at Garden City Group (GCG), known for its robust administration of class actions before its acquisition by Epiq in … Read more