J. Nixon Daniel, John H. Adams and Cecily Parker Beggs & Lane Attorneys J. Nixon Daniel, John H. Adams and Cecily Parker recently obtained a $3,300,000 jury verdict in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida. This litigation concerned a partnership dispute involving the Firm’s client. [...]
The initial stages of a criminal case in federal court can be a confusing and anxiety-producing time for a person who has been arrested. Here’s an explanation of what a federal criminal arrestee can expect at the beginning of the case. In general, the initial stages of a federal criminal [...]
The initial stages of a criminal case in federal court can be a confusing and anxiety-producing time for a person who has been arrested. Here’s an explanation of what a federal criminal arrestee can expect at the beginning of the case. In general, the initial stages of a federal criminal [...]
The initial stages of a criminal case in federal court can be a confusing and anxiety-producing time for a person who has been arrested. Here’s an explanation of what a federal criminal arrestee can expect at the beginning of the case.
As previously discussed, the federal government may seize property pursuant to civil asset forfeiture proceedings under 18 U.S.C. § 983. The primary way that a person can seek return of the property is to show that he or she is an “innocent owner.” What does it mean to be an [...]
As discussed in Part One, Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 41(g) provides that “[a] person aggrieved by an unlawful search and seizure of property or by the deprivation of property may move for the property’s return.” Does this mean the federal government can seize a person’s assets? Yes. Are there [...]
Can the federal government seize a person’s assets? Yes. Can the federal government seize a person’s assets—even if there haven’t been any criminal charges? Yes. Sound unfair? It probably does. An explanation: If an asset (real estate, money, cars, etc.) was involved in committing a crime, the federal government has [...]
The International Trademark Association (INTA) has appointed Stephen D. Wilson to its Building Bridges Committee for the 2022-2023 term. Steve previously served on INTA’s Enforcement Committee and Judicial Administration & Trademark Litigation Subcommittee. INTA is a global association of brand owners and professionals dedicated to supporting trademarks and related intellectual [...]
If you or someone you know has been arrested on a federal criminal charge, you know that everything seems to happen very quickly. Typically, in the days after the arrest, a criminal defendant must attend an arraignment. What is an arraignment? An arraignment is a relatively short proceeding in which [...]
August 19, 2021 | Press Release 6 Beggs & Lane ATTORNEYS NAMED 2022 BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® Beggs & Lane, RLLP is pleased to announce that 6 of the firm's attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. The Best Lawyers [...]
