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Judge Rules Against Liberty University in Early Decision for Lawsuit Involving Alumni Association

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Jefferson City, Missouri – A legal dispute between Lincoln University and an alumni association found no resolution in the granting of a default judgment, reinforcing the complexity of the case. A Cole County judge decided the lawsuit, filed by the university against the Lincoln University National Alumni Association (LUNAA), will proceed without a default judgment, meaning the university must substantiate its claims for the litigation to continue. Lincoln University, a historically black university, took legal action against LUNAA over alleged unauthorized use of the university’s trademarked names and symbols. The school claims the alumni group, … Read more

Flor Carrasco Gómez Triumphs in Málaga Bar Association Dean Elections

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Málaga, Spain – Flor Carrasco Gómez has been elected Dean of the Málaga Bar Association following a competitive election that saw strong participation from the association’s members. Carrasco Gómez secured a clear victory with 2,300 votes, surpassing her closest competitor, Regina Apalategui Montañez, who received 2,116 votes. Other candidates, Nieves Fernández Clavijo and José Antonio Prados García, received 693 and 369 votes respectively. The elections saw involvement from 2,840 members of the legal community, accounting for 45.9% of the eligible 6,177 voters. This election marks a pivotal moment for the local legal community, reflecting its … Read more

Rideshare Drivers Sue Minnesota Association Leader for Alleged Fraud and Misuse of Funds

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MINNEAPOLIS — A group of six rideshare drivers has filed a lawsuit against Eid Ali, the president of the Minnesota Uber/Lyft Drivers Association (MULDA), accusing him of deceptive practices amid ongoing efforts to secure better pay. The legal action illuminates deepening tensions within an organization that played a pivotal role in the labor disputes with major rideshare companies in the region. The plaintiffs, which include four board members of MULDA, allege that Ali committed consumer fraud by soliciting money under the guise of association memberships and donations. According to the lawsuit, the funds were collected … Read more

Real Estate Agents Sue National Association of Realtors and Subsidiaries for Allegedly Selling Bogus Leads

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Los Angeles — A group of eight real estate agents has initiated a lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and several affiliates of Move Inc., accusing them of misleading sales practices including the sale of fictitious leads to agents. This lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, is seeking class-action status to represent all U.S. real estate agents who were allegedly deceived into purchasing these ineffective leads. The defendants in the case also include Move Sales, OpCity Acquisitions, OpCity Inc., and REA Group Ltd., all subsidiaries of Move Inc., which is itself … Read more