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'Justice Thomas's Statement Is Not Even Dicta': 10th Circ. Rejects Marijuana Dispensary Owners' Reliance on Justice's Comments in Tax Dispute
“But we want to be very clear: We will continue to faithfully apply Gonzales v. Raich unless the Supreme Court instructs us otherwise,” concluded Circuit Judge Bobby R. Baldock. “The taxpayers cannot show the IRS lacked a legitimate purpose based on Justice Thomas’s statement.” Click Here To Read The Full Article
'Fraud on a Massive Scale:' Tom Girardi Charged With Embezzling $18M From Clients
On Wednesday, prosecutors in Los Angeles and Chicago announcements indictments against Girardi, formerly of now defunct Girardi Keese, alleging he embezzled $18 million in settlements from his own clients. Click Here To Read The Full Article
State Court Vacates 'Significant' Damages Award, Saying It's 'Very Possible' Jury Could Have Misinterpreted Verdict Slip
The appeals court agreed to take up the case despite the fact that defense counsel had failed to object to what it later argued was an erroneous jury verdict slip. Click Here To Read The Full Article
'Genuine Lack of Understanding' or Bad Faith? Appeals Court Affirms Default Judgment as Discovery Sanction
“We disagree with Pine Hill that a trial court abuses its discretion if it imposes a default judgment as a discovery sanction when the opposing party has not been prejudiced by the delay,” the Virginia Court of Appeals said, affirming a lower court’s order. Click Here To Read The Full Article