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Former President Donald Trump Ordered to Pay $83.3 Million in Defamation Lawsuit: Advise Columnist Victorious

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New York, NY – A federal civil jury has ruled that former President Donald Trump must pay advice columnist E. Jean Carroll a staggering $83.3 million for defaming her in 2019. The defamation lawsuit was filed after Trump denied Carroll’s allegations of sexual assault, asserting that “people should pay dearly for such false accusations.” The jury deliberated for just three hours before reaching the decision on Friday. Carroll’s lawyers sought significant damages against the former president, and they were not disappointed. The jury awarded Carroll $18.3 million in compensatory damages and an additional $65 million … Read more

Scammers Target Camp Lejeune Lawsuit Victims in Latest Identity Theft Scheme

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PENSACOLA, Fla. – In a recent federal court order, Judge M. Casey Rodgers of the district court declared, “THIS IS A SCAM.” The judge’s order shed light on unsolicited calls and emails sent to potential claimants in the 3M earplug litigation, warning them about scammers attempting to obtain personal information. This case involves combat veterans who suffered hearing loss and tinnitus due to allegedly defective earplugs manufactured by 3M. The settlement for this mass tort product liability case amounts to $6 billion, potentially benefiting around 260,000 veterans. Interestingly, the tactics employed by these scammers closely … Read more

New Chinese Law Further Erodes Separation Between Hong Kong and Mainland

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Hong Kong’s reputation as a global business hub is expected to be further tarnished with the implementation of a new law that gives Chinese courts the power to enforce rulings in commercial disputes. The law, which comes into effect today, aims to reduce the need for re-litigation in civil and commercial disputes that have a connection to mainland China. However, critics have expressed concerns that this move erodes the differences between the legal systems of Hong Kong and mainland China. International companies have traditionally chosen to base themselves in Hong Kong due to its access … Read more

Former President Trump Ordered to Pay $83 Million in Defamation Case, Sparks Controversy and Outrage

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New York City, USA – A federal jury in New York City has ordered former President Donald Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll more than $83 million in damages after he denied allegations that he raped her in the 1990s. The jury’s verdict was announced by federal Judge Lewis A. Kaplan. The jury determined that Trump must pay $18.3 million in compensatory damages and an additional $65 million in punitive damages. This decision comes after a previous trial last year in which the jury cleared Trump of rape but found him liable for sexual abuse … Read more