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US Supreme Court Poised to Allow Class-Action Lawsuit Against Nvidia Over Cryptocurrency Sales Misrepresentation

15th November 2024
US Supreme Court Poised to Allow Class-Action Lawsuit Against Nvidia Over Cryptocurrency Sales Misrepresentation. The U.S. Supreme Court seems poised to allow a class-action lawsuit accusing Nvidia of misleading investors about its reliance on cryptocurrency mining for revenue. Filed in 2018 by a Swedish investment firm, the lawsuit claims Nvidia failed to disclose how significantly […]
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Nebraska Attorney General Sues Social Media Influencer and Florida Company Over Deceptive "Passive Income" Schemes

13th November 2024
Nebraska Attorney General Sues Social Media Influencer and Florida Company Over Deceptive "Passive Income" Schemes. Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers has filed a lawsuit against Elizabeth “Liz” Friesen, a Nebraska-based social media influencer, and Florida company WiFi Money, along with several other individuals and entities involved in a deceptive "passive income" scheme. The lawsuit, filed […]
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UCLA Faces Lawsuit Over Censorship and Free Speech Violations

13th November 2024
UCLA Faces Lawsuit Over Censorship and Free Speech Violations. UCLA is facing a lawsuit from Jewish students and the conservative group Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) over allegations that the university censored free speech and yielded to mob rule. The legal action highlights concerns over the suppression of conservative viewpoints, particularly in response to pro-Hamas […]
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Former Healthcare Worker Sentenced to Two Years for Accessing Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Medical Records

13th November 2024
Former Healthcare Worker Sentenced to Two Years for Accessing Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Medical Records. Trent James Russell, 34, a former healthcare worker from Bellevue, Nebraska, was sentenced this week to two years in federal prison for unlawfully accessing the medical records of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and tampering with evidence in the investigation […]
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Mississippi Senate Sued for Alleged Wage Discrimination Against Black Attorney

13th November 2024
Mississippi Senate Sued for Alleged Wage Discrimination Against Black Attorney. The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit alleging that the Mississippi Senate discriminated against Kristie Metcalfe, a Black staff attorney, by paying her significantly lower wages than her white colleagues, despite performing comparable duties. The lawsuit, filed on November 8 in the U.S. […]
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Catholic Woman Awarded Over $12 Million After Termination for Refusing COVID Vaccine.

12th November 2024
Catholic Woman Awarded Over $12 Million After Termination for Refusing COVID Vaccine. Lisa Domski, a Catholic woman who was terminated for refusing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, has been awarded nearly $13 million in damages. Detroit jury ruled that Blue Cross Blue Shield discriminated against Lisa Domski, by denying her request for a religious exemption […]
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9 Common Mistakes in Legal Invoicing Lawyers Must Avoid

11th November 2024
Mistakes in legal invoicing can trip up even the savviest attorneys. Overlooked charges, ambiguous terms, or forgotten line items often cause headaches. But there's hope. Recognizing these common pitfalls is your first step toward clarity and efficiency. Have you ever faced client disputes over billing errors? Addressing them before they arise saves stress later. Read […]
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EPPO Concludes Investigation into Fraudulent Use of Employment Funds in the Netherlands

11th November 2024
EPPO Concludes Investigation into Fraudulent Use of Employment Funds in the Netherlands. The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Rotterdam has successfully concluded an investigation into a fraudulent scheme involving employment funds meant to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Netherlands. The inquiry focused on the misuse of European Social Fund (ESF) projects, […]
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Browne Jacobson Appoints Former SRA Enforcement Head Oliver Sweeney as Inaugural General Counsel

7th November 2024
Browne Jacobson Appoints Former SRA Enforcement Head Oliver Sweeney as Inaugural General Counsel. Browne Jacobson has appointed Oliver Sweeney as its inaugural General Counsel, a newly created role aimed at strengthening the firm's internal legal and compliance functions. Mr. Sweeney, who began his legal career at Browne Jacobson in 2004, returns to the firm after […]
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Five Charged in Houston School District Fraud Scheme Involving $1 Million

30th October 2024
Five Charged in Houston School District Fraud Scheme Involving $1 Million. Five individuals linked to the Houston Independent School District (HISD) face serious charges for orchestrating a scheme that fraudulently certified over 200 teachers, generating approximately $1 million in illicit profits. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced the charges, which include two counts of […]
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