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While only advisory, the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines nonetheless are a significant driver of risk and exposure for clients facing federal criminal charges.
On December 26, 2023, the U.S. Sentencing Commission (“USSC”) proposed several amendments to its Guidelines Manual (the “Guidelines”). Two of these proposed amendments have the...
One of the class-action suits seeks $250 million in damages while the other is asking the court for a preliminary injunction to stop Keller Williams from distributing profit share payments.
Colleges have long charged more for costly programs like nursing and engineering. Some put money back into scholarships meant to offset negative impacts. As the secretary of college affordability for the Illinois State University Student Government Association, Ross Vancil advocates for students on the issue of educational cost.
This article discusses Amendment 821 to the Sentencing Guidelines, which went into effect on November 1, 2023, adding a new “zero-point offender” adjustment. The white-collar bar lauded...