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Former President Trump’s $91 Million Appeal Bond Approved in Defamation Lawsuit

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NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s appeal bond in the defamation lawsuit filed by advice columnist E. Jean Carroll was approved on Tuesday by a federal judge. The bond, totaling approximately $91 million, will allow Trump to continue challenging the $83.3 million judgment he was ordered to pay in January for defaming Carroll. The judge’s approval of the bond prevents Carroll from taking further action to enforce the judgment. Carroll, a longtime Elle columnist, accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in 2019. A jury found Trump liable for the abuse in a previous … Read more

Verkhovna Rada Takes a Crucial Step Towards EU Membership: Law on Lobbying Approved in Ukraine’s Bid for Transparency and Anti-Corruption

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KYIV, Ukraine – The Verkhovna Rada, Ukrainian parliament, has taken a significant step towards meeting the European Commission’s requirements for Ukraine’s bid to join the EU. In a unanimous vote, the draft law on lobbying was approved in its first reading on Wednesday. The legislation aims to establish a legal framework for lobbying in Ukraine and promote transparency while combating corruption. The draft law, which received 309 votes in favor and none against, outlines lobbying rules based on international standards. One of its key provisions is the establishment of the Transparency Register, to be administered … Read more