News

News

Trial Set to Begin for Accused Murderer of Missing Nebraska Woman Found Dead in Kansas

by

Omaha, Nebraska – The trial is set to begin today for Aldrick Scott, the man accused of killing Cari Allen, who went missing right before Thanksgiving in 2022, and then fleeing to Central America after disposing of her body in Kansas. Scott, originally from Topeka, Kansas, is facing charges of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence. The trial is anticipated to last approximately 10 days. Investigators discovered Allen’s body on a property in Topeka, leading to the tampering with evidence charge. Scott, who had been Allen’s ex-boyfriend, fled the country and was eventually apprehended in … Read more

Counsel Financial Strengthens Litigation Finance and Loan Servicing Capabilities with Strategic Leadership Appointment

by

BATON ROUGE, LA – Counsel Financial has made a strategic leadership appointment to fortify its litigation finance and loan servicing capabilities. Nicholas (Nick) D’Aquilla, Esq. joins the team as the new Managing Director, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the mass tort industry. D’Aquilla’s appointment is expected to enhance the company’s offerings and contribute to its continued growth. With over a decade of experience in the mass tort sector, D’Aquilla has played a vital role in administering complex settlements, totaling more than $20 billion. He has been involved in resolving more … Read more

Pornhub Exits Texas as Users Scramble for Workarounds to Age Verification Law

by

TEXAS – After a new Texas law went into effect this week, requiring age verification for visitors of adult content websites such as Pornhub, the popular Canadian-owned website has decided to pull out of the Lone Star State. As a result, users in Texas have been searching for workarounds to access the site. Upon visiting Pornhub’s homepage, Texas users are now greeted with a lengthy message explaining the reason for the site’s unavailability. The law in question is Texas HB 1181, which was passed in June and came into effect in September. It mandates that … Read more

Dallas Construction Company Found Guilty of Breaching Contract and Unethical Practices in Home Repair Case after 2021 Winter Storm

by

WACO, Texas – A construction company based in Dallas has been found in breach of contract and engaging in an “unconscionable course of action” by a McLennan County jury. The jury reached this decision after the company allegedly failed to properly repair a Woodway woman’s home following the devastating winter storm in 2021. Lauren Pardue, who resides in the 500 block of Sante Fe Drive in Woodway, was awarded nearly $180,000 in actual damages as a result of the jury’s ruling. According to the jury’s findings in the 414th State District Court, the company, known … Read more