Lauren Maynard

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• Law360

  Government can’t duck children’s suit over border separations

  This article covers a Massachusetts federal judge ruling to allow a putative class action lawsuit, filed on behalf of children from Guatemala who were separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border, to move forward. The article mentions Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo from Manchester and associate Lauren Maynard from Boston, and Manchester Complex Disputes associate Nate Warecki, who are providing pro bono legal services for the children in the case.

  Jan 12, 2023
• Courthouse News Service

  Touchdown in reach for ‘Varsity Blues’ parents at First Circuit

  The following article covers Monday’s hearing before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, where Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Josh Sharp argued on behalf of one of two parents appealing their convictions in the college admissions case. The articles quote Josh, who represents the parent together with Boston GIWC partner Brian Kelly and associate Lauren Maynard.

  Nov 7, 2022
• Boston Globe

  Two parents urge appeals court to overturn convictions in ‘Varsity Blues’ college admissions scandal

  The following article covers Monday’s hearing before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, where Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Josh Sharp argued on behalf of one of two parents appealing their convictions in the college admissions case. The articles quote Josh, who represents the parent together with Boston GIWC partner Brian Kelly and associate Lauren Maynard.

  Nov 7, 2022
• Law360

  ‘Varsity Blues’ convictions on shaky ground, First Circuit hints

  The following article covers Monday’s hearing before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, where Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Josh Sharp argued on behalf of one of two parents appealing their convictions in the college admissions case. The articles quote Josh, who represents the parent together with Boston GIWC partner Brian Kelly and associate Lauren Maynard.

  Nov 7, 2022
• Reuters

  First ‘Varsity Blues’ college scandal trial convictions tested on appeal

  The following article covers Monday’s hearing before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, where Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Josh Sharp argued on behalf of one of two parents appealing their convictions in the college admissions case. The articles quote Josh, who represents the parent together with Boston GIWC partner Brian Kelly and associate Lauren Maynard.

  Nov 7, 2022
• Boston Herald

  Judge tosses 11 of 14 counts in Dennis White suit against Boston, Kim Janey

  This article covers a federal judge’s dismissal of the vast majority of claims in the lawsuit filed by former Boston Police Commissioner Dennis White against the city and former acting mayor Kim Janey. The article quotes Boston Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly, who is representing the city and former acting mayor. The NP team also includes Boston partner Josh Sharp and associate Lauren Maynard, both of the GIWC group.
  July 13, 2022
• Bloomberg Law

  Varsity Blues dads can remain free while appealing convictions

  The following article covers a federal judge granting bail to a parent while he appeals his conviction in the college admissions case, and quote Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly. In addition to Brian, the parent’s defense team includes Boston GIWC partner Josh Sharp and associate Lauren Maynard.
  May 19, 2022
• Associated Press

  Parents convicted in college scam remain free during appeal

  The following article covers a federal judge granting bail to a parent while he appeals his conviction in the college admissions case, and quote Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly. In addition to Brian, the parent’s defense team includes Boston GIWC partner Josh Sharp and associate Lauren Maynard.
  May 19, 2022
• Law360

  Varsity Blues feds relent on bail amid First Circuit appeal

  This article covers a decision by federal prosecutors to no longer oppose bail for a parent appealing his conviction in the college admissions case. The article quotes a letter that Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly sent to Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen Frank, and it also mentions Boston GIWC partner Josh Sharp and associate Lauren Maynard for representing the parent.
  May 11, 2022
• Law360

  Varsity Blues dad says feds misled judge in fighting bail

  This article on a parent appealing his conviction in the college admissions case covers an argument that the government misled the court when opposing bail pending appeal. This article quotes Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly from a letter sent to the Assistant U.S. Attorney, and Boston GIWC partner Josh Sharp from comments Monday. Boston GIWC associate Lauren Maynard is also mentioned as part of the team representing the parent.
  May 2, 2022
• Law360

  Flawed "Varsity Blues" theory skewed trial, First Circuit told

  The following articles cover an appeal by a parent in the college admissions case to have his conviction overturned by the First Circuit. The coverage mentions Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp and associate Lauren Maynard for representing the parent.
  April 25, 2022
• The New York Times

  Two parents appeal their convictions in Varsity Blues scandal

  The following article coversan appeal by a parent in the college admissions case to have his conviction overturned by the First Circuit. The coverage mentions Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp and associate Lauren Maynard for representing the parent.
  April 25, 2022
• Boston Herald

  Federal judge tosses parts of Dennis White lawsuit against Boston

  This article covers a judge’s decision to throw out two of the three federal counts made by former Boston Police Commissioner Dennis White against the city in his wrongful termination lawsuit. The story quotes Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly, who is representing the City of Boston and the former acting mayor, on this positive development. In addition to Brian, the NP team includes Boston GIWC partner Josh Sharp and associate Lauren Maynard.
  March 30, 2022
• Law360

  Fired Boston top cop may lose federal claims, judge hints

  This article covers a judge’s suggestion that he might cut federal claims from former Boston Police Commissioner Dennis White’s wrongful termination lawsuit against the city and former acting Mayor Kim Janey, leaving only state law claims. The article mentions Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp and associate Lauren Maynard for representing the City of Boston and the former acting mayor.
  March 21, 2022
• Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

  Pair of recent victories hearten counsel for MassHealth providers

  Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Josh Sharp is quoted extensively in this article covering the potential implications of two recent court decisions involving providers and payments in Massachusetts’ MassHealth Medicaid program. Josh, Boston GIWC partner Brian Kelly, and associate Lauren Maynard successfully represented Suburban Home Health Care in one of these notable cases, which established a statute of limitations for MassHealth’s pursuit of overpayments.
  Dec 29, 2021
• Law360

  Feds rest Varsity Blues case as focus shifts to defense

  This article, covering a range of items as the prosecution rested their case in the first college admissions trial, quotes Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly from his questioning of a government auditor. In addition to Brian, the article mentions Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Josh Sharp and associate Lauren Maynard for representing one of two parents on trial.
  Sep 29, 2021
• Law360

  Jury told Varsity Blues honcho claimed Steve Jobs as client

  This article covers a letter the NP team sent to the United States Attorney, which called the trial team’s hearsay objections to evidence admissibility baseless, resulting in the government withdrawing its objections. In addition to quoting from the letter, the article mentions Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp and associate Lauren Maynard for representing one of two parents on trial.
  Sep 28, 2021
• Law360

  Tearful coach tells ‘Varsity Blues’ jury of Loughlin fakery

  This article on the college admissions trial quotes Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly from questioning of a former University of Southern California soccer coach. In addition to Brian, the article mentions Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Josh Sharp and associate Lauren Maynard for representing one of two parents on trial.
  Sep 27, 2021
• Law360

  Jury hears USC coach never heard of Varsity Blues recruit

  This article on the college admissions trial quotes Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly from questioning of a former University of Southern California women’s basketball coach. Of note from the questioning, Brian asked the coach whether Larry Bird or Magic Johnson was the better player in her opinion. In addition to Brian, the article mentions Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Josh Sharp and associate Lauren Maynard for representing one of two parents on trial.
  Sep 24, 2021
• Law360

  'Varsity Blues' kids' choice of sport didn't matter jury hears

  This article, covering the latest developments in the college admissions trial, quotes Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly from cross-examination of an FBI special agent. In addition to Brian, the article mentions Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Josh Sharp and associate Lauren Maynard for representing one of two parents on trial.
  Sep 23, 2021
• Law360

  Varsity Blues jury hears BigLaw attorneys deal with mastermind

  The following article highlights Tuesday’s media coverage of the college admissions trial, in which Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp, and associate Lauren Maynard are defending one of two parents on trial. The articles quote Brian from the first full day of testimony. Additional coverage available upon request.
  Sep 14, 2021
• The American Lawyer

  Prosecutors play secret recording of ex-Willkie co-chairman Gordon Caplan in college admission bribery trial

  The following article highlights Tuesday’s media coverage of the college admissions trial, in which Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp, and associate Lauren Maynard are defending one of two parents on trial. The articles quote Brian from the first full day of testimony. Additional coverage available upon request.
  Sep 14, 2021
• The Boston Globe

  College admissions bribery scheme mastermind boasts of concierge service

  The following article highlights Tuesday’s media coverage of the college admissions trial, in which Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp, and associate Lauren Maynard are defending one of two parents on trial. The articles quote Brian from the first full day of testimony. Additional coverage available upon request.
  Sep 14, 2021
• The American Lawyer

  Defense attorneys say Varsity Blues parents were victims of a fraudster

  The following articles highlight media coverage from Monday’s start of the first college admissions trial, in which Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp, and associate Lauren Maynard are defending one of two parents on trial. The articles quote Brian from opening statements. Additional coverage available upon request.
  Sep 13, 2021
• The New York Times

  Parents were duped, their lawyers say in start of college admissions trial

  The following article highlights media coverage from Monday’s start of the first college admissions trial, in which Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp, and associate Lauren Maynard are defending one of two parents on trial. The articles quote Brian from opening statements. Additional coverage available upon request.
  Sep 13, 2021
• The Boston Globe

  First trial in Varsity Blues scandal begins

  The following article highlights media coverage from Monday’s start of the first college admissions trial, in which Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp, and associate Lauren Maynard are defending one of two parents on trial. The articles quote Brian from opening statements. Additional coverage available upon request.
  Sep 13, 2021
• The Wall Street Journal

  Varsity Blues college-admissions trial opens with competing claims about parents intent

  The following article highlights media coverage from Monday’s start of the first college admissions trial, in which Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp, and associate Lauren Maynard are defending one of two parents on trial. The articles quote Brian from opening statements. Additional coverage available upon request.
  Sep 13, 2021
• Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

  MassHealth recoupment action deemed untimely

  This article covers a significant litigation win on behalf of home health care agency Suburban Home Health Care, a decision that will have wide-ranging implications for health care providers doing business in Massachusetts. Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp and associate Lauren Maynard represented Suburban Home Health Care in the case.
  Sep 13, 2021
• Reuters

  First trial in US college admission scandal to begin

  The following article covers Monday’s start of the first college admissions trial, mentioning Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp, and associate Lauren Maynard, who are defending one of two parents on trial.
  Sep 13, 2021
• Law360

  Varsity Blues mastermind not expected to testify at trial

  The following article covers Monday’s start of the first college admissions trial, mentioning Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp, and associate Lauren Maynard, who are defending one of two parents on trial.
  Sep 10, 2021
• Law360

  What to watch for as 'Varsity Blues' gets jury trial debut

  This article provides an overview of the first college admissions trial set to begin Monday and mentions Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp, and associate Lauren Maynard for defending one of two parents set for trial.
  Sep 9, 2021
• Reuters

  Prosecution may not call star witness in 1st trial in U.S. college admissions scandal

  The following article covers the latest developments leading up to the first college admissions trial and profile the NP team defending one of two parents set for trial: Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp, and associate Lauren Maynard. Of note, the NLJ article provides background on the three attorneys, including a recent win for Suburban Home Health Care, which will effectively set a limit by which MassHealth can seek to recoup alleged overpayments from providers across the state.
  Sep 8, 2021
• Boston Business Journal

  SJC rules MassHealth can't collect on decade-old overcharges

  This article covers a significant litigation win on behalf of home health care agency Suburban Home Health Care, a decision that will have wide-ranging implications for health care providers doing business in Massachusetts. The article quotes Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly, while the NP team also included Boston partner Josh Sharp and associate Lauren Maynard, both of the Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense practice.
  Sep 8, 2021
• Law360

  Varsity Blues parents say feds tried to bully witnesses

  The following article covers the latest developments leading up to the first college admissions trial and profile the NP team defending one of two parents set for trial: Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp, and associate Lauren Maynard. Of note, the NLJ article provides background on the three attorneys, including a recent win for Suburban Home Health Care, which will effectively set a limit by which MassHealth can seek to recoup alleged overpayments from providers across the state.
  Sep 7, 2021
• National Law Journal

  Who's representing ‘Varsity Blues’ parents in the first admissions scandal trial?

  The following article covers the latest developments leading up to the first college admissions trial and profile the NP team defending one of two parents set for trial: Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp, and associate Lauren Maynard. Of note, the NLJ article provides background on the three attorneys, including a recent win for Suburban Home Health Care, which will effectively set a limit by which MassHealth can seek to recoup alleged overpayments from providers across the state.
  Sep 7, 2021
• Law360

  ‘Varsity Blues’ parents say Zoom trial will stir ‘media frenzy’

  This article covers a motion by parents in next month’s college admissions trial not to livestream the proceedings, arguing it would harm their shot at a fair trial. The story mentions Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp and associate Lauren Maynard for representing one of the parents scheduled for trial.
  Aug 31, 2021
• Law360

  Meet the key players in the first Varsity Blues trial

  This article highlighting key people involved in next month’s college admissions trial mentions Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp and associate Lauren Maynard for representing one of the parents scheduled for trial, and provides background on some of the team’s notable cases.
  Aug 30, 2021
• Law360

  First Varsity Blues trial to forge ahead despite virus surge

  This article on the September college admissions trial moving forward mentions Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp and associate Lauren Maynard for representing one of the parents scheduled for trial. The article also quotes Brian on whether the prosecution will call its star witness to testify.
  Aug 18, 2021
• Law360

  ‘Varsity Blues’ Feds blast ‘absurd’ bid to shave evidence

  This article, covering the latest developments in the college admissions case, mentions Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp and associate Lauren Maynard for representing one of the parents scheduled for trial later this year.
  Aug 6, 2021
• Law360

  Varsity Blues parents want no talk of their wealth at trial

  This article covers a request by parents in the college admissions case to exclude evidence at trial about their wealth, income, spending, or lifestyles, with the motion stating such evidence could unfairly prejudice the jury. The story mentions Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp and associate Lauren Maynard for representing one of the parents who filed the motion.
  Aug 2, 2021
• Law360

  Varsity Blues parents say feds muzzling key witnesses

  This article covers a motion by four parents in the college admissions case to grant immunity to key witnesses or otherwise dismiss the case. The story mentions Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp and associate Lauren Maynard, all of the Boston office, for representing one of the parents who filed the motion.
  July 28, 2021
• Law360

  Feds can't merge ‘Varsity Blues’ trials, judge says

  This article covers a judge’s ruling that will keep two trials in the college admissions case, denying a request from prosecutors to combine the trials. The story mentions Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp and associate Lauren Maynard, all of the Boston office, for representing one of the remaining defendants.
  July 15, 2021
• Boston Herald

  Boston changes up lawyers in Dennis White case

  This article highlights the hiring of Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly, Complex Commercial Disputes partner and Boston office co-managing partner Kathleen Ceglarski Burns, and Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense associate Lauren Maynard—all of the Boston office—to defend the City of Boston and acting Mayor Kim Janey in a defamation and civil rights lawsuit filed by the recently fired police commissioner.
  July 13, 2021
• Law360

  Feds renew push for single ‘Varsity Blues’ parents trial

  This article on whether there will be one or two trials in the college admissions case mentions Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Brian Kelly and Josh Sharp and associate Lauren Maynard, all of the Boston office, for representing one of the remaining eight defendants.
  July 6, 2021
• Law360

  Boston taps Nixon Peabody to defend suit by fired top cop

  This article highlights the hiring of Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly, Complex Commercial Disputes partner and Boston office co-managing partner Kathleen Ceglarski Burns, and Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense associate Lauren Maynard—all of the Boston office—to defend the City of Boston and acting Mayor Kim Janey in a defamation and civil rights lawsuit filed by the recently fired police commissioner.
  July 6, 2021
• Law360

  First Varsity Blues trial to premiere in Boston in September

  Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly is quoted in this article on the college admissions case, after a federal judge on Tuesday affirmed the September trial date for five of the eight parents who are still fighting charges. Along with Brian, the story mentions Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Josh Sharp and associate Lauren Maynard for representing one of the defendants scheduled for trial in September.
  June 15, 2021
• The Boston Globe

  What Biden owes children and families separated at the border

  This article, covering a national class action lawsuit that seeks compensation for thousands of families separated at the border under the previous administration, quotes Manchester Complex Corporate Disputes associate Nate Warecki on how the facts in the case may lead to an upending of precedents. In addition to Nate, Government Investigations & White Collar Defense practice group leader David Vicinanzo and Boston associate Lauren Maynard are also working on the case.
  Feb 13, 2021
• Law360

  Pandemic Delays "Varsity Blues" Trial Until September

  This article covers a judge’ s decision to delay the February college admissions trial until September 2021, following concerns raised by attorneys on both sides about health risks and logistical hurdles during the COVID-19 pandemic. The story quotes Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly and mentions Brian, Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner-elect Joshua Sharp, and associate Lauren Maynard for representing one of the defendants.
  Dec 21, 2020
• Law360

  Start Date For First 'Varsity Blues' Trial Delayed Until February

  This article, covering a judge’s order to delay the first college admissions trial until February due to the coronavirus pandemic, mentions Boston Government Investigations and White-Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly and associates Lauren Maynard and Joshua Sharp for representing one of the defendants in the first trial.
  Aug 6, 2020
• <a href="https://www.law360.com/articles/1292867/feds-varsity-blues-parents-agree-virus-should-delay-trial" target="_blank">Law360</a>

  Feds, 'Varsity Blues' Parents Agree Virus Should Delay Trial

  This article covers a request by prosecutors in the college admissions case to delay the first trial until late February due to COVID-19 challenges and safety concerns. Counsel for several defendants assented to the request, and the story mentions Boston Government Investigations and White-Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly and associates Joshua Sharp and Lauren Maynard for representing one of the defendants.
  July 16, 2020
• Law360

  1st 'Varsity Blues' Trial Date Remains Firm Despite Pandemic

  This article detailing the latest developments in the college admissions case mentions Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly and associates Joshua Sharp and Lauren Maynard, all of Boston, as co-counsel to a defendant in the case.
  May 30, 2020
• Law360

  Loughlin, "Varsity" Blues-parents want "sham" case tossed

  This story on the latest developments in the college admissions matter mentions Government Investigations and White Collar Defense partner Brian Kelly and associates Josh Sharp and Lauren Maynard for their representation of Gamal Abdelaziz.
  March 25, 2020
• Law360

  Feds want out of kids' damages suit over border separation

  Manchester Complex Commercial Disputes associate Nate Warecki and Boston Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense associate Lauren Maynard are mentioned in this story for the pro bono representation of a proposed class of migrant children who are attempting to sue the federal government for damages related to family separation at the southern border.
  Jan 9, 2019
• Law360

  US officials conspired against, owe immigrant kids: suit

  This article is about a class action lawsuit filed in Massachusetts federal court against the Trump administration regarding the government’s policy of family separation. Boston Government Investigations and White Collar Defense associate Lauren Maynard and Manchester Complex Commercial Disputes associate Nate Warecki are mentioned as co-counsel for representing the children that have been separated from their parents at the border.
  Sep 6, 2018