Cypriot Lawyer Arrested on Charges of Fraud and Money Laundering Linked to Sale of Disputed Greek Cypriot Property

NICOSIA, Cyprus — A Turkish Cypriot lawyer, Akan Kürşat, has been granted bail by a court in the Republic of Cyprus after pleading not guilty to charges of fraud and money laundering. The charges are related to the sale of disputed Greek Cypriot property to foreigners in northern Cyprus. The release of Kürşat on bail comes after his extradition from Italy, where he was arrested on New Year’s Eve. The lawyer is accused of providing legal counsel to Gary Robb, a British national who was convicted of fraud in 2011 and embezzlement in 2015 for … Read more

Introducing Judge Steven Hanke: A Jurist Revolutionizing the Cook County Legal System

IRONWOOD, Michigan – On Monday, Judge Steven Hanke began his term as a new addition to the bench in Gogebic County, Michigan. Hanke, a highly regarded legal professional, brings with him a wealth of experience and a commitment to upholding justice in the community. Born and raised in Ironwood, Hanke has deep roots in Gogebic County. After completing his studies at the University of Michigan Law School, he returned to his hometown to serve the community that raised him. Hanke’s dedication to his craft is evident in his impressive professional trajectory. Prior to joining the … Read more

Georgia Fights for Healthcare Innovation: Lawsuit Filed Against Federal Government Over Delayed Implementation of Georgia Pathways Program

ATLANTA (AP) – Georgia has filed a lawsuit against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in an effort to regain lost time for the implementation of the Georgia Pathways program. The state claims that CMS’s decision to rescind core elements of the program, despite a previously approved federal-state waiver, has unjustly delayed the expansion of Medicaid coverage to tens of thousands of low-income Georgians. The Georgia Pathways to Coverage initiative, a result of the bipartisan passage of Georgia’s Patients First Act in 2019, aimed to provide Medicaid coverage to previously ineligible individuals. The … Read more

North Canton Prevails in Former Spitzer Dealership Property Appraisal Case

North Canton, Ohio – The former Spitzer car dealership property in North Canton, acquired by the city under eminent domain to widen Charlotte Street NE and North Main Street, has been accurately appraised, according to a recent ruling by a jury in Stark County Common Pleas Court. The jury also agreed with the city’s argument that the buildings on the property, which had a history dating back to 1922 and 1962, were worthless and that the city should not have to pay for demolishing them. However, the jury determined that the city should have paid … Read more