Alameda

Alameda County Seeks Civic-Minded Residents for 2025-26 Civil Grand Jury – Applications Open for Vital Governance Oversight Role

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Alameda County, California is currently seeking residents to join its Civil Grand Jury for the 2025-26 fiscal year, officials announced. Acting as essential overseers of local government operations, grand juries investigate public complaints, monitor government agencies, and ensure accountability within public administration. Every year, judicial officers from the Superior Court of Alameda County nominate candidates for the jury. They aim to gather at least 30 nominees, selecting six from each supervisorial district within the county. From this nominee pool, 19 individuals will be chosen at random to serve. Candidates who wish to participate in the … Read more

Alameda County Superior Court Alerts Residents to Jury Duty Scam Calls Seeking Money, Personal Info

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OAKLAND, Calif. — Residents of Alameda County are being cautioned against a burgeoning scam where impostors, posing as court or law enforcement officials, are fraudulently demanding money and personal information due to allegedly missed jury duty. Individuals throughout the county are receiving phone calls from these scammers who claim that the recipient has failed to appear for scheduled jury services, thus incurring a fee. Representatives from the Alameda County Superior Court have stated these impersonators sometimes identify themselves as members of the sheriff’s office to appear credible. The scammers request personal data, including birth dates, … Read more

Alameda Research Seeks $90 Million in Crypto Lawsuit Against Waves Blockchain Founder

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New York – Alameda Research, once affiliated with the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has initiated legal proceedings against Sasha Ivanov, the founder of the Waves blockchain platform, citing allegations tied to a substantial financial dispute involving $90 million on the decentralized finance platform, Vires.Finance. The legal challenge comes amid a tumultuous period for the cryptocurrency sector, highlighting vulnerabilities and the complex web of financial and operational practices that accompany digital currency exchanges and their subsidiaries. In a detailed lawsuit filed on November 10, Alameda Research claimed it placed approximately $80 million in cryptocurrencies, specifically Tether … Read more

Legal Expertise at Work: How The Law Offices of Daniel Kim Are Championing Pedestrian Safety in Alameda

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Alameda, CA — In the bustling streets of Alameda, pedestrian safety has once again been thrust into the spotlight following a series of unfortunate incidents that have left the community concerned about the safety of its sidewalks and crosswalks. Legal experts, including prominent local pedestrian accident attorneys, emphasize the importance of awareness and immediate legal consultation in the aftermath of such incidents to ensure that the rights and well-being of victims are fully protected. The consequences of pedestrian accidents can be devastating, often resulting in serious injuries or fatalities. Legal counsel becomes indispensable, as navigating … Read more