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Ryan Levitt Mentioned in Law360 on Motion to Dismiss in Girardi Keese Case
April 23, 2025
Ryan Levitt, Of Counsel in Benesch’s White Collar, Government Investigations & Regulatory Compliance Practice Group, was mentioned in a Law360 article detailing a motion to dismiss filed on behalf of former Girardi Keese attorney, David Lira. The filing challenges a superseding indictment that alleges Lira participated in the misappropriation of client settlement funds related to the 2018 Lion Air crash.
Lira’s legal team argued that federal prosecutors blurred the lines between criminal conduct and professional ethics violations, potentially misleading the grand jury. The motion also contends that the indictment lacks sufficient clarity regarding the legal standards relevant to the charges and improperly emphasizes the California Rules of Professional Conduct without establishing their legal relevance.
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