By: Beth Moszkowicz

Happy Wednesday, and a belated Merry Christmas to those who celebrated. Without further ado, here is your legal news round up:

- Marijuana is officially legal in Colorado and Washington, but the states are waiting to see how the Justice Department proceeds.

- Bernard Madoff’s brother, Peter Madoff, sentenced to 10 years in prison.

- A bill moving through Russia’s parliament could prevent Americans from adopting Russian children.