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Oregon Jury Hands $50 Million Verdict to Wildfire Survivors, Holding PacifiCorp Accountable for 2020 Fires

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Portland, Oregon — A Multnomah County jury has awarded approximately $50 million to ten survivors of the devastating Labor Day wildfires that swept across Oregon in 2020, marking a significant legal victory against PacifiCorp, an electric utility company. This ruling adds to a series of verdicts that have collectively imposed more than $385 million in damages on the company, stemming from its alleged negligence during extreme fire conditions. The recent jury decision follows a 2023 class-action verdict that determined PacifiCorp failed to adequately shut off power, which contributed to the outbreak of four major wildfires. … Read more

Controversy Ignites as President Lee Jae-myung Weighs Nominees with Ties to His Legal Battles for Constitutional Court

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SEOUL, South Korea — President Lee Jae-myung is contemplating the nomination of two senior judges from the Seoul High Court and a former defense lawyer to fill two vacant positions on the Constitutional Court. Discussions regarding the potential candidates are ongoing, according to officials with knowledge of the process. Potential nominees include Presiding Judge Oh Young-joon and Judge Wi Kwang-ha, both serving at the Seoul High Court. Additionally, Lee Seung-yeop, who transitioned from a judicial role to practicing law and previously defended Lee in trials focused on election misconduct and unauthorized funds to North Korea, … Read more

Trevor Story Shines with Five RBIs as Red Sox Rally to Defeat Yankees 10-7 in Thrilling Showdown

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NEW YORK — Trevor Story powered the Boston Red Sox to a thrilling 10-7 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday night, helping to level their weekend series at one game each. Story recorded a total of five RBIs, showcasing his clutch hitting during key moments of the game. In a pivotal third inning, Story broke open a close contest with a three-run double, giving the Red Sox a 5-3 advantage. The team put together a five-run inning against Yankees starter Ryan Yarbrough, who struggled and allowed eight runs across four frames, raising his … Read more