On July 21, 2022, the Department of Justice announced charges against a former Coinbase employee in connection with the first ever cryptocurrency insider trading tipping scheme. According to the DOJ, the employee, his brother, and a friend were part of “a scheme to...
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Julia M. Jayne Named Super Lawyer for the Twelfth Year in a Row
Julia Jayne Named Super Lawyer for the 11th Year in a Row
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The Supreme Court Narrows the Scope of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Van Buren v. United States significantly narrows the reach of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act’s prohibition against exceeding authorization to access information. Before Van Buren, courts were split on the reach of the Act; the...
Primary Caregiver Diversion: How This California Law Looks Towards the Next Generation
When California Penal Code 1001.83 went into effect in January 2020, it was met with little fanfare. In some ways, this was surprising - the passage of 1001.83, or Primary Caregiver Diversion, was - and continues to be - transformative piece of legislation. Why?...
Quarterly Update: How California and the Federal Government Have Addressed Mass Incarceration, COVID-19, and Gun Violence
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a new presidential administration, and shifting attitudes towards law enforcement have reshaped the way the legal system approaches mass incarceration, the War on Drugs, and gun violence. Both California and the federal government...
The United States Sentencing Commission Reports 16% Decrease in Sentenced Defendants
Earlier this week, the United States Sentencing Commission released its annual Overview of Federal Criminal Cases. This year’s report highlighted several significant numbers, including: A 16% decrease in sentenced defendants A 14% increase in sentence modifications,...
AB 1950: California Shortens Probation Length for Most Felony and Misdemeanor Offenses
In September 2020, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1950, which shortened the length of probation in both misdemeanor and felony cases. Under this law, probation is capped at one year for misdemeanors and two years for felonies. Of course, there are some...
The Notorious R.B.G.’s Most Influential SCOTUS Cases
Even before she ascended to the highest bench, the Supreme Court felt Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s impact. As an attorney, she argued in front of the Court six times, five of which she won. She went on to become the second woman ever appointed to the Supreme Court of the...
Los Angeles Daily Journal Profiles Jayne Law Group
The Daily Journal recently profiled Jayne Law Group. To read more, including founding partner, Julia Jayne, and her advice on cultivating a white collar practice, see below or click here.