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Attorney Accuses Judge in Trump Defamation Trial of Threatening Jail Time: ‘I Completely Disagree’

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New York City – Alina Habba, the defense attorney in the recent defamation trial involving former President Donald Trump, has criticized Judge Lewis Kaplan for threatening to imprison her. Habba voiced her concerns during an appearance on Newsmax, stating that she disagreed with the judge’s ruling on an evidentiary issue and was subsequently threatened with incarceration. The dispute arose when Habba sought to present a PowerPoint slide as evidence, which she believed would support their case against Elle columnist E. Jean Carroll. According to Habba, Judge Kaplan disallowed the use of the slide and dismissed … Read more

Engineer Files Lawsuit Alleging NJ Transit Ignored Whistleblower Concerns About Safety Hazards on Portal North Bridge

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KEARNY, New Jersey – A lawsuit has been filed against NJ Transit by the engineer in charge of the Portal North Bridge project, alleging that the agency ignored his concerns about design defects and safety hazards in the new bridge. Mohammed Nasim, the former chief of construction management at NJ Transit, claims that he repeatedly raised issues regarding track settlement, construction work proximity, and navigation problems in the river. These problems, according to the lawsuit, posed a risk to public safety, potential dangers to passenger trains, and disruptions to the project. Nasim, who previously worked … Read more

Discovering Unity and Unexpected Fellowship Through Jury Service

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Dallas, Texas – Serving on a jury can be a daunting task, as it often requires sacrificing valuable time and interrupting our daily routines. However, one writer discovered the unexpected benefits of participating in this civic duty. Instead of trying to find excuses to be struck from the jury panel, the writer decided to embrace the experience and found it to be an eye-opening opportunity for personal growth and community engagement. Contrary to the homogeneous nature of many church communities, jury service brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. It provides a unique … Read more

Top Product Liability Trial Attorney Kimberly Branscome Joins Paul Weiss in Los Angeles, Boosting Litigation Department

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LOS ANGELES – Kimberly Branscome, an esteemed attorney specializing in product liability and mass torts, has joined the Los Angeles litigation department at Paul Weiss as a partner. Branscome brings with her a wealth of experience in handling complex litigation cases concerning product liability, professional liability, environmental and toxic torts, and securities matters. Having previously served as the co-head of Dechert’s product liability and mass tort practice, Branscome has represented major corporations in highly publicized tort cases. Notably, she played a crucial role in Johnson & Johnson’s product liability litigation, which revolved around allegations of … Read more