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Scammers Target Camp Lejeune Lawsuit Victims in Latest Identity Theft Scheme

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PENSACOLA, Fla. – In a recent federal court order, Judge M. Casey Rodgers of the district court declared, “THIS IS A SCAM.” The judge’s order shed light on unsolicited calls and emails sent to potential claimants in the 3M earplug litigation, warning them about scammers attempting to obtain personal information. This case involves combat veterans who suffered hearing loss and tinnitus due to allegedly defective earplugs manufactured by 3M. The settlement for this mass tort product liability case amounts to $6 billion, potentially benefiting around 260,000 veterans. Interestingly, the tactics employed by these scammers closely … Read more

New Chinese Law Further Erodes Separation Between Hong Kong and Mainland

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Hong Kong’s reputation as a global business hub is expected to be further tarnished with the implementation of a new law that gives Chinese courts the power to enforce rulings in commercial disputes. The law, which comes into effect today, aims to reduce the need for re-litigation in civil and commercial disputes that have a connection to mainland China. However, critics have expressed concerns that this move erodes the differences between the legal systems of Hong Kong and mainland China. International companies have traditionally chosen to base themselves in Hong Kong due to its access … Read more

Former President Trump Ordered to Pay $83 Million in Defamation Case, Sparks Controversy and Outrage

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New York City, USA – A federal jury in New York City has ordered former President Donald Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll more than $83 million in damages after he denied allegations that he raped her in the 1990s. The jury’s verdict was announced by federal Judge Lewis A. Kaplan. The jury determined that Trump must pay $18.3 million in compensatory damages and an additional $65 million in punitive damages. This decision comes after a previous trial last year in which the jury cleared Trump of rape but found him liable for sexual abuse … Read more

Bronx Immigration Lawyer Charged with Fraud and Deportations in Scam Targeting Clients

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Bronx, New York – Attorney General Letitia James announced charges against immigration lawyer Kofi Amankwaa for allegedly defrauding clients from 2016 to 2023. The scheme resulted in some clients having their green cards denied and others being deported. Damian Williams, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, also filed criminal charges against Amankwaa and his associates for their involvement in the “large-scale immigration fraud scheme.” According to the lawsuits, Amankwaa and his office illegally filed thousands of petitions under the Violence Against Women Act, falsely accusing clients’ children of abuse against their … Read more