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Danielle Bruno McDermott and Laurel Gift published a client alert, “Supreme Court: Derailing Traffic for Political Revenge Might Be Unpalatable, But Does Not Violate Federal Fraud Statutes.” On May 7, 2020, the United States Supreme Court overturned two criminal convictions connected to the Bridgegate case, concluding that the defendants’ conduct […]

Danielle Bruno McDermott, an associate in the firm’s Litigation Services Department, has joined the Pittsburgh Young Professionals (PYP) Board of Directors Executive Committee as the Recording Secretary for 2020. The nonprofit organization aids in the social, professional, and civic development of young professionals in the Pittsburgh area. PYP also actively […]

Laurel Gift published a new client alert, “Third Circuit Decision Highlights the Challenges Facing Businesses Receiving Secret Grand Jury Subpoenas.” The alert reads in part: Businesses routinely receive subpoenas for records. When the subpoenas are issued in connection with a grand jury investigation, deciding how to respond can become complicated […]

Danielle T. Bruno and Randall P. Hsia wrote a client alert, “Universities and Sports Betting: New Hampshire Federal Court Sets Aside 2019 DOJ Opinion on the Wire Act.” “Earlier this year, the Department of Justice (‘DOJ’) issued a memorandum opinion that effectively reversed the DOJ’s 2011 guidance and advised federal […]