On September 15, 2023, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) announced a $15 million civil money penalty against a Puerto Rican International Banking Entity (“IBE”), Bancrédito International Bank and Trust Corporation (“Bancrédito” or “the Bank”).
Celebrity seems to do things to lawyers. Remember Michael Avenatti? Previously, he was best known for representing Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against Donald Trump; he is now a convicted felon and long-term resident of FCI Terminal Island.So, perhaps it’s
The United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) has long been at the forefront of embracing technological and financial innovation. For example, Dubai has emerged as a global hub for virtual assets (“VAs”) and cryptocurrencies. Earlier this year, the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory
Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis leads Loyola University Chicago School of Law students in the Pledge of Professionalism
The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is pleased to announce that, for the 17th year, it has collaborated
Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission Executive Director John Lupton speaks at the grand opening of the Learning Center (Photo Credit: Illinois Supreme Court)
The Illinois Supreme Court Learning Center opened its doors to the public in a grand opening
Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month pays tribute to the Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation.
This year we celebrate against the backdrop of a booming Hispanic population in the U.S., a growing community of immigrants
The Illinois Supreme Court announced today that it has appointed Lea S. Gutierrez as the new Administrator of the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC), the organization responsible for the registration and discipline of Illinois lawyers. Gutierrez’s appointment is effective
Our Lawyer Spotlight series highlights Illinois lawyers who are demonstrating the ideals of professionalism in their daily lives.
Bridget Duignan, Partner at Latherow & Duignan in Chicago, represents plaintiffs in medical malpractice, construction negligence, sexual abuse, and wrongful death
I am mired in hearing prep and other work, so blogging has been and will be a little bit sparse for a bit.In the meantime, if you’ve missed me, check out my debut as an ethics columnist in the Wisconsin
Following allegations and complaints of hazing in its football program, Northwestern University retained a former United States Attorney General to conduct an internal review of the allegations and provide an analysis and risk assessment into the Athletic Department’s culture. While