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Mistaken Mansion: Legal Battle Brews as Family Accidentally Builds Home on Wrong Property

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ZACHARY, La. — In a notable property mix-up, Thomas Robertson has found himself embroiled in a legal dispute after a house was mistakenly built on his land in Zachary, Louisiana. Robertson, who purchased the property in 2011, discovered the error when the Mulder family constructed their home on his lot seven years later in 2018. The situation arose from what appears to be a series of human mistakes, leading to the Mulders building and residing in a house on the wrong piece of land. Ken Fabre, the attorney representing Robertson, underscored the severity of the … Read more

Federal Judge Rejects ACLU’s Request to Halt Deportations Under 1798 Law Amid Concerns of Due Process

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WASHINGTON — A U.S. District Court judge on Thursday refused an emergency injunction to halt the immediate deportation of alleged members of a Venezuelan gang, underscoring the limited authority of the court following a recent Supreme Court decision. Judge James Boasberg of the District Court for Washington, D.C., highlighted his inability to take action regarding the deportation under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, a law recently utilized by the Trump administration against the suspected gang members. During the hearing, Boasberg stated, “I’m sympathetic to your conundrum, but I don’t think I have the power to … Read more

FLNC Investors Called to Spearhead Key Class Action Lawsuit Against Fluence Energy, Inc. Over Alleged Securities Fraud

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Austin, Texas – Investors who purchased shares in Fluence Energy, Inc. are now presented with the chance to lead a class action lawsuit against the firm. This opportunity arises amidst allegations that the company engaged in securities fraud which reportedly misled shareholders about its financial status and operational capabilities. The class action suit targets periods between October 28, 2021, and May 5, 2022. It claims that Fluence Energy, an energy storage technology and services company, provided false and misleading statements regarding its business operations and compliance policies. These alleged misrepresentations are said to have impacted … Read more

Ex-Rochester Officer Seeks New Trial Over Claims of Jury Misconduct in Sexual Misconduct Case

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ROCHESTER, Minn. – A local case involving former Rochester police officer Timothy Morgenstern, recently convicted of criminal sexual conduct, has taken a new turn as he seeks a Schwartz hearing to probe potential jury misconduct. Morgenstern, who also served as a high school speech coach, was found guilty on January 15 and subsequently requested both an acquittal and a new trial. In court filings from March, Morgenstern’s legal team reiterated these demands, adding a request for a Schwartz hearing. This type of hearing could allow for an investigation into the jury’s processes during deliberation, specifically … Read more