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Bank of America Faces Lawsuit for Failing to Refund Overdraft Fees During COVID-19 Hardship

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Oakland, California – Bank of America is facing a lawsuit after allegedly failing to honor its commitment to provide refunds for overdraft fees to customers suffering financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, stating that they had valid claims that the bank deceived them with false promises of assistance. The bank had quietly discontinued its “Client Assistance Program” on August 31, 2020, despite continuing to promote relief from overdraft and insufficient fund fees on its website and mobile app. The program was initially … Read more

Husband of ‘Doomsday Cult Mom’ Lori Vallow on Trial, Shocking Triple-Murder Case Grips America

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BOISE, Idaho – The trial of Chad Daybell, the husband of “doomsday cult mom” Lori Vallow, is set to begin today in Ada County Courthouse. Daybell, a 55-year-old doomsday author and father-of-five, is facing charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and grand theft related to the deaths of his first wife Tammy Daybell, and Vallow’s children, Tylee Ryan and Joshua “JJ” Vallow. In September 2019, Tylee and JJ went missing, and the following month, Tammy died suddenly. It was not until June 2020 that their remains were discovered in a pet cemetery … Read more

Landmark Settlement: Over 82,000 Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors Secure $2.5 Billion Agreement with Boy Scouts of America

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Los Angeles, CA – In a landmark resolution, a group of over 82,000 survivors of childhood sexual abuse have recently reached a $2.5 billion bankruptcy settlement with the Boy Scouts of America and related organizations. This agreement brings an end to years of suffering and waiting for justice. The settlement comes after years of legal battles and investigations into allegations of sexual abuse within the Boy Scouts organization. Survivors have long sought accountability and compensation for the trauma they endured during their time in the organization. This resolution is a significant step towards providing closure … Read more

LACCA Invites Lawyers to Expand Their Recognition in Latin America – Submit Nominations Now!

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Sao Paulo, Brazil – The Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA), affiliated with Latin Lawyer, is currently accepting recommendations for its prestigious LACCA Approved lawyers. In-house counsel and general counsel (GCs) throughout Latin America are invited to nominate legal professionals for this distinguished honor. The deadline for nominations is April 8. Each year, LACCA compiles a comprehensive list of LACCA Approved lawyers, who are highly recommended by GCs and in-house counsel in various areas of practice across Latin America. Furthermore, in-house counsel also have the opportunity to recommend international legal practitioners who are actively involved … Read more