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Climate Scientist Awarded $1 Million in Defamation Case Against Conservative Writers

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WASHINGTON (AP) — After a 12-year legal battle, climate scientist Michael Mann has been awarded $1 million by a jury in a defamation lawsuit against two conservative writers. Mann, a professor of climate science at the University of Pennsylvania, sued the writers for comparing his depiction of global warming to that of a convicted child molester. The case has brought attention to the challenges faced by climate scientists in a polarized and divided society. Mann gained recognition for his 1998 publication in the journal Nature, which featured a groundbreaking graph known as the “hockey stick” … Read more

Cypriot Lawyer Arrested on Charges of Fraud and Money Laundering Linked to Sale of Disputed Greek Cypriot Property

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NICOSIA, Cyprus — A Turkish Cypriot lawyer, Akan Kürşat, has been granted bail by a court in the Republic of Cyprus after pleading not guilty to charges of fraud and money laundering. The charges are related to the sale of disputed Greek Cypriot property to foreigners in northern Cyprus. The release of Kürşat on bail comes after his extradition from Italy, where he was arrested on New Year’s Eve. The lawyer is accused of providing legal counsel to Gary Robb, a British national who was convicted of fraud in 2011 and embezzlement in 2015 for … Read more

Introducing Judge Steven Hanke: A Jurist Revolutionizing the Cook County Legal System

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IRONWOOD, Michigan – On Monday, Judge Steven Hanke began his term as a new addition to the bench in Gogebic County, Michigan. Hanke, a highly regarded legal professional, brings with him a wealth of experience and a commitment to upholding justice in the community. Born and raised in Ironwood, Hanke has deep roots in Gogebic County. After completing his studies at the University of Michigan Law School, he returned to his hometown to serve the community that raised him. Hanke’s dedication to his craft is evident in his impressive professional trajectory. Prior to joining the … Read more

Georgia Fights for Healthcare Innovation: Lawsuit Filed Against Federal Government Over Delayed Implementation of Georgia Pathways Program

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ATLANTA (AP) – Georgia has filed a lawsuit against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in an effort to regain lost time for the implementation of the Georgia Pathways program. The state claims that CMS’s decision to rescind core elements of the program, despite a previously approved federal-state waiver, has unjustly delayed the expansion of Medicaid coverage to tens of thousands of low-income Georgians. The Georgia Pathways to Coverage initiative, a result of the bipartisan passage of Georgia’s Patients First Act in 2019, aimed to provide Medicaid coverage to previously ineligible individuals. The … Read more