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COURT INTERPRETERS - U.S. v. Valentin

SUMMARY ORDER - Criminal defendant needed to use a few Spanish words during sentencing, but otherwise understood and spoke English well; under the Court Interpreters Act, a District Court should appoint an interpreter where a defendant “speaks only or primarily a language other than the English language ... so as to inhibit such party's comprehension of the proceedings or communication with counsel or the Court.” (2d Cir.)

New York Decision Roundup - May 15, 2012

This daily roundup provides links to summaries of the latest New York state and federal court decisions.

STOP AND FRISK - People v. Colon

OPINION - Police had reasonable suspicion to stop and frisk defendant where witness directed officers to person who had threatened him; officers observed witness’ demeanor, and witness accompanied them to suspect, even though witness ultimately fled. (N.Y. App. Div., 1st Dep’t)

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Dewey LeBoeuf logo, New York. REUTERS Lucas Jackson

Pension corp sues Dewey & LeBoeuf

5/15/2012

The government-owned PBGC seeks a decree to terminate various retirement plans as the firm teeters on the brink of closure.

New York State Senator Pedro Espada. REUTERS Chip East

Former N.Y. state senator convicted of theft

5/14/2012

A federal jury in Brooklyn found Pedro Espada guilty of stealing more than $600,000 from federally funded healthcare clinics.

Federal courthouse, 225 Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn. REUTERS Chip East

Lawyers settle NYPD misconduct case

5/14/2012

New York City paid $360,000 to settle a case brought by two attorneys who claim they were assaulted when they tried to come to the aid of a man allegedly being beaten by police officers.

Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara. REUTERS Brendan McDermid

White collar defense bar has role to play in cyber fight: Prosecutor

5/14/2012

Manhattan's top federal prosecutor said defense attorneys have a vital part to play in convincing clients who have been hacked to promptly notify law enforcement.

Workers with briefcases. REUTERS Tim Wimborne

Dewey & LeBoeuf lawyers in Poland flee to Greenberg Traurig

5/14/2012

The defections, which include the bulk of the firm's Warsaw office, come weeks after Greenberg confirmed that it had ended talks about a large acquisition.

Career Tracker

CAREER TRACKER: Lawyers on the move

5/14/2012

Attorneys at Dewey & LeBoeuf continue to find new homes; King & Spalding expands healthcare practice by two in D.C.

A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission graphic appears on a computer screen at the SEC headquarters in Washington. REUTERS Jonathan Ernst

SEC charges China Natural Gas, chairman with fraud

5/14/2012

Former chief Qinan Ji arranged for two improper loans totaling $14.3 million, and then lied about them to the company's board, investors and auditors, the SEC said.

NY State Supreme Court at 60 Centre Street, NY.  REUTERS Chip East

Banks set to argue MBIA split was unreasonable

5/14/2012

Bank of America and Societe General will try to convince a judge that the state insurance department abused its discretion when it approved the bond insurer's restructuring.

For sale sign, file. REUTERS Mike Segar

Breakingviews: ResCap bankruptcy brings Ally full circle

5/14/2012

As long as the auto sector keeps booming, Ally's traditional car finance business - once a poor relation of subprime lending - could become strong enough to eventually repay its debt.


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