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California Lawyer Settles $274K in Pandemic Loan Fraud Case

Prominent California attorney Lisa Bloom and her law firm have agreed to a $274,000 settlement over accusations of falsifying information to secure COVID-19 relief funds. Federal prosecutors revealed that the Bloom Firm will pay around $204,000, while Bloom and her husband, Braden Pollock, will each contribute over $35,000 to resolve allegations under the False Claims …

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Trump Aims to Postpone Sentencing in Hush Money Case Until After Election

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing to delay his sentencing in the New York hush money case until after the November 5 election, arguing that maintaining the current schedule amounts to “election interference.” Trump, who is running for president again, faces sentencing on September 18. This date is just two days after Judge Juan …

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Depp Trial Lawyers Transition to Sheppard Mullin

In a notable move, Camille Vasquez, the prominent attorney who played a pivotal role in Johnny Depp’s $15 million defamation win against Amber Heard, is joining Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton. Vasquez, along with her five-member team, is departing from Brown Rudnick to bolster Sheppard Mullin’s reputation management practice. Joining Vasquez in this transition are …

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UAW Takes Legal Action Against Trump and Musk for Worker Intimidation

The United Auto Workers (UAW) has lodged formal complaints with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) accusing former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk of attempting to intimidate and threaten workers. This move comes after Trump’s recent remarks during a broadcast conversation with Musk, where he praised Musk’s cost-cutting methods and suggested that …

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Texas Takes Legal Action Against GM Over Alleged Privacy Breaches

In a bold move, the state of Texas has filed a lawsuit against General Motors, accusing the automotive giant of infringing on drivers’ privacy. The lawsuit claims that GM installed technology in over 14 million vehicles to collect driver data, which was subsequently sold to insurers and other third parties without the drivers’ consent. Texas …

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Artists’ Copyright Fight Against AI Giants Surges Forward

In a key development for the ongoing legal clash between visual artists and artificial intelligence companies, a California federal judge has ruled that claims of copyright infringement can proceed. On Monday, U.S. District Judge William Orrick granted the artists’ request to continue pursuing allegations against Stability AI, Midjourney, DeviantArt, and Runway AI. Judge Orrick’s decision …

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Macy’s and NLRB Clash Over Supreme Court Decision’s Effect on Labor Practices

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is making waves by arguing that a recent Supreme Court decision has no bearing on its authority to address unlawful labor practices. This assertion comes in response to a ruling from June in the case of Jarkesy v. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which questioned the constitutionality of …

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Texas Judge Recuses Himself from Musk’s Lawsuit Amid Share Ownership Concerns

In a surprising turn, U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor has withdrawn from the case involving Elon Musk’s social media platform X and a group of advertisers. The judge’s recusal follows revelations that he owns shares in Tesla, another company linked to Musk. O’Connor, based in Fort Worth, Texas, filed a brief statement citing no specific …

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UAE Enhances Anti-Money Laundering Framework with New Legislative Amendments

In a bold move to bolster its fight against financial crimes, the United Arab Emirates has introduced significant revisions to its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws. This recent Federal Decree-Law marks a pivotal step in refining the country’s legal and regulatory landscape to better address and counteract financial misconduct. The revised legislation underscores the …

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Abu Dhabi’s Judicial Mediation Success: $120.70 Million Settled in H1 2024

In the first half of 2024, the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) achieved remarkable success in financial settlements, resolving a total of 1,234 disputes across various sectors. These disputes, which spanned commercial, real estate, civil, and consumer categories, resulted in settlements amounting to AED44,039,415. The ADJD’s Vital Operations Performance Report highlights that out of these, …

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