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If you haven’t paid attention to Second Amendment law for the past fifteen years or so here is a quick summary: In 2008 the Supreme Court said the Second Amendment gives citizens a personal right to keep firearms in the home for self defense (even when unconnected to militia service) and in 2022 the Court in New York State Rifle
In a prior post, we laid out some basics about investigations conducted by federal offices of inspectors general (OIG). It focused on the purpose and authority of OIG’s as set forth in federal law. Here, we’ll give you a few practical tips we’ve picked up over the years you won’t find in the U.S. Code. We’ll tell you some important
In his appearance before the Fulton County Special Grand Jury, we advised our client John Eastman to assert attorney client privilege and the constitutional right to remain silent where appropriate. Out of respect for grand jury secrecy we will not disclose the substance of the questions or testimony. We wish to thank the grand jurors for their service. By all
The Role and Authority of Federal Inspectors General The Inspector General Act of 1978 established IG offices in many federal agencies. One of the responsibilities given to these offices was investigation of fraud. Since 1978, the number of federal Inspectors General has increased from 12 to more than 75. To carry out their duty to investigate fraud, IG offices are
On June 23, 2022, a jury in US District Court in Greenbelt, Maryland returned a not guilty verdict on all counts for Burnham & Gorokhov’s client, Donnie Amis. The prosecution alleged that our client and his co-defendant participated in conspiracies to defraud Medicaid and to illegally recruit patients to a DC dental practice. Through its verdict, the jury completely rejected
The Court upheld Dr. Eastman’s claims of privilege over 440 of the 599 documents at issue. The Court also upheld in part Dr. Eastman’s argument that certain of the materials sought by the January 6th committee were protected by the First Amendment. The decision represents the first time a federal court has held that the January 6th committee’s activities infringe
As an attorney, Dr. John Eastman has the responsibility to protect the confidences of his clients to the fullest extent of the law. Dr. Eastman’s case against the January 6 committee seeks to fulfill this responsibility. It is not an attempt to “hide” documents or “obstruct” congressional investigations, as the January 6th committee falsely claims. The district court’s March 28
What is a Business Email Compromise Scheme? Business Email Compromise (BEC) schemes vary in their details and mechanics, but the gist of the scheme is that it is conducted by sending email targeting individuals or employees of companies, usually with the goal of fraudulently inducing the target to make a transfer of funds to an account or accounts controlled by
We are thrilled to announce that Michael T. Collins has joined our firm as an associate. Michael is a graduate of Duke Law School. Prior to joining B&G, Michael clerked for the Honorable Stephen S. Schwartz of the United States Court of Federal Claims, and served as a fellow at a prominent D.C. think tank. See Michael’s bio here.
Eugene Gorokhov and Jonathan Knowles represented Ahmad Linton in his motion for compassionate release. Mr. Linton had received a life sentence for murder, which Mr. Linton maintains he never committed. With the help of Burnham & Gorokhov, Mr. Linton was able to reduce his sentence to 30 years. The case is No. 98-cr-258, United States v. Stokes. The final order can be viewed
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