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Reiner was initially represented by high-profile criminal defense attorney Alan Jackson, who also repped Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey, but in January, Jackson dropped Reiner when his siblings didn’t pay for the pricey defense.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Reiner was originally represented by celebrity attorney Alan Jackson, who left the case a short time later.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Workers represented by the union include cashiers, dishwashers, cooks, bartenders and concessions workers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

This season has represented a stunning reversal of fortunes for the Knicks after decades as one of the worst teams in the league.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Children caught up in this system are the most vulnerable and yet are the least likely to be represented by counsel.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander