By Sara Mieczkowski and Eddie Suarez The Florida Supreme Court recently amended Rule 3.220 of the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure, fundamentally changing how criminal defense attorneys must approach discovery depositions of child victims of sexual offense. These...
By Sara Miezkowski and Eddie Suarez The End of Departures Federal judges have followed a three-step sentencing process for two decades. First, calculate the Guidelines range. Second, consider whether any formal departures apply. Third, decide whether to vary from that...
By: Sara Miezkowski and Eddie Suarez The Supreme Court granted certiorari on October 10, 2025, in Hunter v. United States (No. 24-1063), a case that will clarify when defendants who sign appeal waivers in plea agreements can still challenge their sentences. The case...
By Sara Mieczkowski and Eddie Suarez The Department of Justice announced on September 30, 2025, that Georgia Tech Research Corporation has agreed to pay $875,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by failing to meet federal cybersecurity...
By Sara Miezkowski and Eddie Suarez On August 29, 2025, the Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security launched a cross‑agency Trade Fraud Task Force to coordinate civil and criminal enforcement against tariff evasion, customs fraud, and smuggling,...
