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On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its implementing regulations124. The court’s decision in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et al. concluded that the…

NYC Revenge Porn Laws Is it legal under NY Revenge Porn laws to post a private explicit video you made with someone else?  What happens if you are in a relationship and have taken risqué photos of you and your lover? What about if you break up and your significant…

Drake has escalated his legal battle against Universal Music Group (UMG) by filing a second petition in Texas, following an initial filing in New York. Both actions center around Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us,” which Drake claims contains defamatory content.The Texas petition alleges that UMG engaged in “irregular…

The U.S. Department of Justice has unsealed charges against three individuals connected to a foiled Iranian plot to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump before the 2024 election. According to a criminal complaint filed in a Manhattan federal court, Farhad Shakeri, 51, an Iranian national, was tasked by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to…

A free consultation with a NYC criminal defense lawyer can be a valuable first step if you’re facing criminal charges, but like any decision, it comes with both advantages and disadvantages. Here are some pros and cons to consider before deciding to schedule a free consultation with a criminal defense attorney in New York City. Pros:…

In the trial of Daniel Penny, a Marine Corps veteran charged with the killing of Jordan Neely, witnesses have provided key testimonies that shed light on the fatal encounter. The incident occurred in May 2023, when Neely, a 30-year-old homeless man with a history of mental illness and prior criminal…