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New York City Mourns the Loss of Michael Cardozo, Its Esteemed Chief Lawyer for Over Two Decades

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NEW YORK — Michael Cardozo, who served as New York City’s chief lawyer for more than a decade and was known for his impactful legal work, has died at the age of 84. Cardozo’s tenure as corporation counsel from 2002 to 2014 marked a significant period for the city, as he navigated complex legal issues and advocated for municipal interests. During his time in office, Cardozo was instrumental in a range of high-profile matters, from defending the city against lawsuits to overseeing a legal staff that handled diverse cases at both local and federal levels. … Read more

Judge Strikes Down Trump’s Fast-Track Deportation Expansion, Offering Hope to Hundreds of Thousands of Immigrants

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WASHINGTON — A recent ruling by U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb has placed a temporary hold on the Trump administration’s efforts to broaden fast-track deportations for immigrants who entered the country through humanitarian parole. This decision, announced on Friday, may have significant implications for hundreds of thousands of individuals in the United States. Judge Cobb determined that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had overstepped its authority in trying to enlarge expedited removal practices that target many vulnerable immigrants. In her 84-page order, she emphasized that the dangers faced by these immigrants outweigh the government’s … Read more

Legal Clash: Excavating Firm Alleges City of Warrenton Engaged in Unfair Bidding Practices

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Warrenton, Oregon – A legal dispute is brewing between the City of Warrenton and Lyda Excavating, a local contractor, as the excavating company seeks relief in a lawsuit alleging improper contracting practices and infringement of free speech rights. This complaint was lodged on Monday in Clatsop County Circuit Court. Lyda Excavating, owned by Michael Lyda, claims the city violated Oregon competitive bidding laws by allegedly rejecting its proposal for the Iredale Culvert Replacement Project without justification. The lawsuit asserts that the city deemed Lyda “not responsible” for the first time in nearly two decades, despite … Read more