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Federal Judge Delays Corruption Trial for Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Amid Supreme Court’s Pending Ruling on A Similar Case

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CHICAGO (AP) — Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial has been postponed as the U.S. Supreme Court reviews a similar case in Indiana. The trial, originally scheduled for April, has been rescheduled to begin on October 8, according to U.S. District Judge John Blakey. He warned prosecutors that proceeding with the trial before the Supreme Court’s ruling could result in a retrial. Madigan, seated at the defense table, consented to the delay. Madigan is one of several individuals facing public corruption charges in Chicago who have requested that their cases be put on … Read more

Investors Encouraged to Take Lead in Securities Fraud Lawsuit Against Microvast Holdings

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LOS ANGELES, January 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Investors who have suffered significant losses due to securities fraud have the opportunity to lead a class action lawsuit against Microvast Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MVST). The law firm Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (GPM) has announced that it is seeking lead plaintiffs for the case. The class period for the lawsuit runs from October 19, 2022, to November 20, 2023. Investors interested in serving as lead plaintiff can submit their contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/Microvast-Holdings-Inc/. They can also reach out to Charles H. Linehan of GPM at 310-201-9150 or … Read more

Oxford High School Shooter’s Parent’s Separate Trials: Uncertainty Looms Over Who Will Go First

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Pontiac, Michigan – The trial for Jennifer and James Crumbley, the parents of the Oxford High School shooter, is quickly approaching. However, it remains uncertain which parent will be tried first. The jury trial, scheduled to begin on January 23, 2023, in Oakland Circuit Court in Pontiac, was initially planned to be a joint trial. However, based on new evidence received from Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald’s office, the Crumbleys requested separate trials in November. Both parents face four counts of involuntary manslaughter for the deaths of four students at Oxford High School. This case … Read more

New Jersey on the Verge of Overhauling Outdated Liquor License Laws, Boosting Craft Brewing Industry

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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey is poised to make significant changes to its liquor license laws, ending a long-standing standoff between Governor Phil Murphy and top state lawmakers. The deal, if approved, will ease restrictions on craft breweries and modernize the state’s decades-old regulations. Lawmakers are set to introduce a compromise bill by Thursday, with the aim of securing approval from both houses of the state Legislature on Monday, the final day of the ongoing lame-duck legislative session. Anonymous sources familiar with the negotiations disclosed this information to NJ Advance Media. The highlight of … Read more