Ex-Portland lawyer sentenced to more than 8 years in prison for stealing more than .8 million in clients’ money

Ex-Portland lawyer sentenced to more than 8 years in prison for stealing more than $3.8 million in clients’ money

Former personal injury lawyer Lori E. Deveny, who cheated more than 135 clients out of more than $3.8 million, was sentenced Monday to nearly 8 ½ years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Michael W. Mosman called Deveny’s fraud more “calculating and predatory than desperate,” though he said he believed part of what contributed to…

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What Is a Business Attorney?

What Is a Business Attorney?

Organization attorneys serve as a liaison concerning enterprises and the lawful process. They advise and symbolize firms on issues ranging from mergers to business contracts. And if there are any advanced legal disputes, these legal professionals assistance mediate or litigate them out of courtroom. These attorneys also draft or overview lawful paperwork, such as inventory…

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Experts say 2 lawsuits pose greatest threat to tribal sovereignty in decades

Experts say 2 lawsuits pose greatest threat to tribal sovereignty in decades

The Shoalwater Bay Casino in Tokeland, Washington, on Dec. 6, 2022. (Karina Brown / Underscore News) Editor’s note: This story was produced through a collaboration between The Oregonian/OregonLive and Underscore News. The Data-Driven Reporting Project supported Underscore’s work on this story. A lawsuit in Washington state and another case before the U.S. Supreme Court are…

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