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Clemson Watches Closely as ACC and Florida State Engage in Legal Battle Over Conference Exit

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The recent lawsuits between the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and Florida State University (FSU) have caught the attention of Clemson, another member of the ACC. It is widely believed that Clemson would seize the opportunity to leave the ACC if offered an invitation from either the Southeastern Conference (SEC) or the Big Ten Conference. However, all ACC members, including Clemson, are contractually obligated to remain in the conference for the next ten years, unless a way out can be found. The legal battle began when FSU filed a lawsuit against the ACC … Read more

Beware of New Scam Wave Preying on Clark County Residents: Fake Jury Duty Warrants Demand Private Information and Payments

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Vancouver, Washington residents are being targeted in a new wave of scams that involve claims of missed jury duty. Scammers are contacting individuals via phone and other methods, informing them that they must provide personal information and payment to avoid being jailed. The Clark County Superior Court Administration has received approximately 20 emails and phone calls about this scam in the past week alone. In a statement released on Thursday, the court made it clear that they do not initiate calls regarding warrants, fines, fees, or payments related to jury service. They emphasized that they … Read more

Kansas Senate Votes to Increase Death Benefit and Expand Pension System Investments in Alternative Assets

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In Topeka, Kansas, the state Senate has voted to increase the lump-sum death payment for retirees in the Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS), as well as raise the maximum amount of the pension system’s portfolio tied to alternative private equity or infrastructure investments. The Senate voted 25-14 in favor of Senate Bill 172, which would raise the death benefit to $6,000 from the current $4,000. The cost of this adjustment over a 20-year period is estimated to be $108 million, to be covered by KPERS contributions and investment income. The death benefit has not … Read more

Landmark $10 Million Jury Award Restores Justice and Dignity to Wrongfully Convicted Detroit Man

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DETROIT (AP) – A Detroit-area man has been awarded $10 million by a jury after spending nearly six years in prison for a crime he did not commit. The jury found that Alexandre Ansari’s constitutional rights were violated by a detective from the Detroit Police Department who concealed crucial evidence in a fatal shooting case. The verdict, delivered on Thursday in federal court, marks a significant step towards restoring Ansari’s dignity and helping him recover from the traumatic experience of being wrongfully convicted. According to Ansari’s attorney, Wolf Mueller, the police possessed vital information about … Read more