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Legal

19 Apr

Fresno man sentenced to prison in real estate investment scheme

published on April 19, 2022 - 9:22 AM

Fresno resident Kenneth Shane Patterson, 44, was sentenced to 5 1/2 years in prison Monday after defrauding a small business

15 Apr

Fed indictment alleges district manager stole $25M worth of water

published on April 15, 2022 - 7:52 AM

A federal grand jury returned a five-count indictment Thursday against Dennis Falaschi, 75, charging him with conspiracy, theft of government

07 Apr

AG Bonta warns landlords, attorneys over eviction declarations

published on April 7, 2022 - 10:29 AM

California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently announced that his office sent warning letters to 91 law firms across the state

05 Apr

Smart & Final settles allegations of Covid price gouging

published on April 5, 2022 - 2:23 PM

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Tuesday a settlement with Smart & Final over allegations of price gouging during the

25 Mar

Suspected organized crime ring charged; thefts include Fresno stores

published on March 25, 2022 - 12:50 PM

A suspected organized retail theft ring has been arrested and is facing felony charges for stealing goods across the state

17 Mar

Kings County woman has stillbirth manslaughter conviction vacated

published on March 17, 2022 - 2:41 PM

A Kings County woman whose pregnancy ending in stillbirth set off a national debate had her 11-year prison sentence vacated

16 Mar

Fresno man charged with ID fraud, applying for FEMA disaster loan

published on March 16, 2022 - 1:23 PM

Fresno resident Brian Kenneth Stoffel was arraigned this week on charges including bank fraud, use of an unauthorized access device,

15 Mar

Man wins $12M verdict after Fresno accident on Highway 41

published on March 15, 2022 - 2:06 PM

A Fresno County jury has returned a multi-million-dollar verdict in favor of a man who received injuries during an accident

03 Mar

Fresno law firm expands with new satellite office

published on March 3, 2022 - 12:35 PM

Woman-owned Fresno law firm Whitney, Thompson & Jeffcoach (WTJ) has announced the opening of a satellite office in Merced. The

01 Mar

LA employment law firm hangs a shingle in Fresno

published on March 1, 2022 - 11:31 AM

A Los Angeles employment law firm announced it is expanding into Central California with a new office in Downtown Fresno.

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