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Republican Judge Challenges Trump Administration on Immigration, Signals Shift in Judicial Approach to Deportation Errors

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In a landmark decision that challenges the Trump administration’s approach to immigration, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday unanimously denied an appeal from President Donald Trump’s administration over the deportation of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a man originally from El Salvador. Abrego Garcia, who has no criminal record in the United States and denies any gang affiliations, was controversially deported last month under circumstances that lawyers termed an “administrative error.” Abrego Garcia, who moved to the U.S. illegally, had been living in Maryland with his wife and children. In 2019, he was … Read more

MGM Resorts Offers Compensation for Data Breach Victims: How to Claim Your Settlement

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Las Vegas, Nevada – Thousands of MGM Resorts guests affected by two significant data breaches in 2019 and 2023 could be entitled to compensation, following a multimillion-dollar settlement agreement by the hospitality giant. The announcement came after a class-action lawsuit was lodged against MGM, spotlighting the vulnerabilities that exposed sensitive personal information to unauthorized access. The cyberattacks occurred in July 2019 and then again in September 2023, during which confidential guest data was compromised. This included full names, email addresses, phone numbers, physical addresses, birthdates, and, for some individuals, more sensitive information like passport numbers, … Read more

San Diego Mastermind Behind Brutal Multi-Year Bank Heist Spree Convicted on 29 Charges

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San Diego, CA — A series of calculated and brutal bank heists orchestrated by a group of masked gunmen, has gripped the San Diego area over recent years. Between 2019 and 2022, nearly $400,000 was stolen from local bank branches in a spate of robberies described by prosecutors as “highly sophisticated.” In four separate incidents, assailants armed and masked, stormed the banks, leapt over counters, and coerced tellers at gunpoint to empty vaults into trash bins before fleeing in stolen vehicles. The violence during the heists was chilling: tellers were dragged by hair and pistol-whipped, … Read more

Eckert Seamans Bolsters Princeton Office with New Commercial Litigation Partner Specializing in Complex Disputes

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Princeton, New Jersey — The law firm Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC has announced an expansion of its Princeton office, bringing on board a new commercial litigation partner who specializes in mass tort defense, construction disputes, and other complex cases. This strategic hire marks a significant bolstering of the firm’s litigation capabilities in the region. The newly appointed partner, whose previous experience includes serving as in-house counsel, brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record in handling multifaceted legal disputes. Their background is not only deep-rooted in mass tort defense but also … Read more