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Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office Alerts Residents to Surge in Jury Duty Phone Scams

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Atlantic County, New Jersey, has issued a public warning about a prevalent jury duty scam targeting local residents. Authorities are alerting individuals to be vigilant of fraudulent calls from imposters posing as government officials, who manipulate victims into paying fines for allegedly failing to appear for jury service. These scammers typically coerce victims into making payments under the threat of arrest, instructing them to use prepaid credit cards, wire transfers, or electronic currency transfers. The scammers are convincing, citing specific personal information and using caller ID spoofing techniques to make the call appear legitimate. Sheriff’s … Read more

Fortress Investment Group Dominates Litigation Funding Sector, Handling Multibillion-Dollar Cases with Tactical Precision

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New York — Fortress Investment Group has risen to the summit of the controversial and secretive litigation funding industry, not just through its substantial financial resources but also through its keen operational strategies. With approximately $6.6 billion allocated to legal assets, Fortress supports law firms engaged in significant lawsuits, including the Roundup cases against Bayer AG and talcum powder litigation against Johnson & Johnson. Additionally, it has committed $2.9 billion to intellectual property, making it the largest institutional investor in patents globally. The firm is recognized for its aggressive approach, particularly in intellectual property where … Read more

California Unveils Groundbreaking Legislation to Boost Affordability and Increase Savings for Residents

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Sacramento, Calif. – As soaring living costs continue to challenge residents across the state, California has enacted a series of new laws designed to ease financial burdens and enhance affordability. These legislative measures, which address a broad spectrum of issues from housing costs to healthcare, aim to provide substantial relief to Californians feeling the pinch of economic pressures. One of the bills at the forefront of this effort is the expansion of the state’s healthcare program to include more low-income residents, ensuring broader access to medical services without the crippling costs. This is significant in … Read more

US Appeals Court Affirms $5 Million Verdict Against Donald Trump for Sexual Abuse and Defamation of Columnist E. Jean Carroll

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NEW YORK — In a significant affirmation of a previous court decision, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld a $5 million judgment against former President Donald Trump. The verdict, handed down by a Manhattan jury earlier this year, compensated E. Jean Carroll for claims of defamation and sexual abuse that she alleged occurred in a New York department store in the mid-1990s. Carroll, a former magazine columnist, contended during her 2023 trial that Trump sexually assaulted her after they entered a dressing room together in 1996. Despite Trump’s absences from the trial, … Read more