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University of Wisconsin Launches Groundbreaking Lawsuit Against Miami for Alleged Transfer Tampering of Cornerback Xavier Lucas

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MADISON, Wis. — The attorney representing cornerback Xavier Lucas has rejected claims that Lucas met with representatives from the University of Miami in December, an incident at the center of a groundbreaking transfer tampering lawsuit filed by the University of Wisconsin. Darren Heitner, Lucas’ attorney, stated that the allegations regarding a December meeting involving a Miami coach and a notable alumnus are untrue. Wisconsin’s lawsuit, submitted on Friday, accuses Miami of violating transfer rules by reportedly attempting to lure Lucas while he was under a financial contract with the Badgers. Although the court documents refer … Read more

San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus Faces Potential Removal Amid Corruption Allegations

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus, facing serious allegations of misconduct, entered the San Mateo County Superior Court on Friday, using a private entrance at the Government Center. Her appearance coincided with a civil grand jury meeting tasked with determining whether to recommend her removal from office. If the grand jury issues an accusation, the case could escalate to a jury trial. Details regarding Corpus’s presentation before the grand jury remain unclear, as proceedings are conducted in secrecy. Observers noted that she was not at her office on Bradford Street prior … Read more

Johnson & Johnson Faces Setback in Talc Litigation after Bankruptcy Court Ruling

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Johnson & Johnson faced a significant setback as a federal bankruptcy court ruled against its attempt to shield itself from legal liability related to its talc products. This decision compounds a series of legal challenges the pharmaceutical giant has faced over claims linking talc to cancer and other health risks. In a case heavily scrutinized by both legal experts and the public, the court dismissed a strategy J&J employed to manage its litigation costs through bankruptcy proceedings. This tactic involved the creation of a subsidiary designed to absorb the company’s legal claims. … Read more

Former U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg Joins GrayRobinson, Bringing Fraud Expertise to Central Florida’s Legal Landscape

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Orlando, Fla. — Roger B. Handberg, former U.S. Attorney for Central Florida, has joined GrayRobinson as a shareholder in the firm’s Orlando office, marking a notable shift in his professional journey. His appointment comes after his tenure as U.S. Attorney, which ended on February 17. Handberg was initially appointed to this federal role by Attorney General Merrick Garland on December 27, 2021, starting as an interim U.S. Attorney. In May 2022, he received a reappointment from the judges of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, underscoring the confidence placed in his … Read more