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Mark Roman | March 14, 2019 | Articles, news
The legal community was collectively astonished last week when Paul Manafort received a roughly four-year sentence for serious financial crimes in federal court. The judge, T.S. Ellis, had already made his contempt for the case clear, and many court watchers expected something relatively mild. But most court-watchers found the sentence Ellis imposed to be shocking:… read more
Mark Roman | February 25, 2019 | news
Any American who has watched a police procedural has heard it: A newly-arrested suspect being told by a police officer that they have the right to remain silent. This protection against self-incrimination is a Constitutional right in criminal cases. However, remaining silent isn’t just a good idea in criminal cases. There are many reasons why… read more
Mark Roman | November 9, 2018 | news
Most people have some sense of the term “trade secrets.” When you hear it, you probably think of things like the recipe for Coke, or customer lists stashed in the boss’s office. However, corporate America interprets the term in a much broader way — and employment relationships can get complicated and contentious when employers assert… read more
Mark Roman | September 14, 2018 | news
With today’s news cycles, it’s sometimes hard to believe that anything still happens outside of Washington DC. You probably didn’t hear about it, but something pretty remarkable happened in early September in Illinois: State Farm, the “good neighbor” insurance company, agreed to pay $250 million to settle a civil racketeering case which was about to… read more
Mark Roman | August 28, 2018 | news
We’ve criticized confidentiality agreements (otherwise known as secret settlements or “hush money” deals) for years. Several months ago, this blog discussed how confidentiality agreements allowed Harvey Weinstein to continue his abusive behavior for years. Now a Pennsylvania grand jury has come out with a deeply troubling report about abuse in the Catholic Church. The report… read more
Mark Roman | August 10, 2018 | news
The trial of Paul Manafort, President Trump’s former campaign chair, is chugging along in federal court near Washington, D.C. Manafort is accused of various financial crimes such as bank and tax fraud. Financial crime cases make for some pretty dry testimony. In trials of this type, witnesses may pore over financial statements and loan papers… read more
Mark Roman | August 1, 2018 | news
At Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers, we are always looking for ways to get involved with our local community. From participating in charity events to volunteering in nonprofit organizations, our firm constantly strives to support those in need. We are excited to partner with Rob Ditro and The Backpack Lady Project. About The Backpack Lady… read more
Mark Roman | July 12, 2018 | news
We recently suffered two celebrity suicides within one week. Anthony Bourdain, the chef and TV host, recently took his own life in Paris, while Kate Spade, the fashion designer, ended hers in New York. These two high profile cases are part of an unfortunate trend: a dramatic increase in suicide rates. The numbers in America… read more
Mark Roman | May 14, 2018 | news
After the horrifying shooting at the South Florida high school in Parkland, families of victims understandably began asking questions. One of the first questions was about why a police officer assigned to the school (“school resource officer”) failed to intervene and stop the bloodshed. While there is still considerable dispute about the events, many families… read more
Mark Roman | February 2, 2018 | news
There are several bills pending in the Florida legislature which may end up changing our auto insurance laws. One bill, which would repeal the Florida no-fault auto insurance law, has received a lot of attention in the press in the last few months. Another one, which involves which people auto insurance policies must cover within… read more