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Good In Practice | Episode 27: Fighting For The Truth: The Wrongful Conviction Case Of Pierre Rushing (Podcast)
A wrongful conviction case spanning 15 years comes to light as Greenberg Traurig attorneys uncover new evidence suggesting Pierre Rushing, convicted of murder at age 22, may be innocent. With a recanted eyewitness testimony and hundreds of previously undisclosed police reports, the legal team fights to overturn a conviction built on questionable evidence.
United States Litigation
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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FAA Declares ‘No Drone Zones’ For 2026 FIFA World Cup
The FAA has designated all 2026 FIFA World Cup venues as "No Drone Zones," imposing strict airspace restrictions with severe penalties for violations. Federal agencies are coordinating enforcement efforts and deploying counter-drone technology to detect and disable unauthorized drones throughout the tournament. Operators must understand compliance obligations, temporary flight restrictions, and the legal framework governing drone operations during this major international sporting event.
United States Transport
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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FinCEN Proposes Rule To Increase Whistleblower Incentives
FinCEN has proposed a rule to formalize and expand its whistleblower program, offering financial rewards of 10-30% of collected monetary penalties to individuals who report violations of major financial crime laws. The proposed framework establishes clear eligibility criteria, submission procedures, and protections for whistleblowers, while implementing a 120-day waiting period for those in fiduciary or compliance roles to allow entities time to address issues internally.
United States Government
BS
Ballard Spahr LLP
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Mandatory Credential Denials Create New Compliance Challenges For Maritime Employers
Recently enacted federal legislation geared toward making employment at sea safer has resulted in many mariners being denied credentials and/or renewals of their credentials through the National Maritime Center. 46 USC 7511, enacted in 2022, bans the issuance of any merchant marine credentials (MMC) to anyone who has been convicted under the federal sexual abuse statutes (18 USC Ch 109A) or under state statutes deemed substantially similar.
United States Transport
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Jones Walker
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