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Lawyers Slam Trump’s Attempt to Evade $83.3 Million Defamation Award

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NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers representing writer E. Jean Carroll have urged a judge to reject former President Donald Trump’s attempt to avoid paying the required security to secure an $83.3 million defamation award. They argue that Trump’s promise to pay the judgment, which they believe will be overturned on appeal, is unreliable and holds no legal weight. In a submission to U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, Carroll’s lawyers stated that Trump’s argument for relief essentially boils down to a plea of “trust me.” They claim that Trump’s promises lack substance and accountability. The … Read more

Sheila Birnbaum Honored with Defendant Award for Championing Ethics in Complex Litigation

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S.F., California – Sheila Birnbaum, a leading attorney in product liability and mass torts, has been awarded the prestigious Defendant Award for Excellence in Ethics in Complex Litigation. The award, presented by the Center for Litigation and Courts at the U.C. College of Law, recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to promoting ethical practices in class actions and other complex lawsuits. Throughout her esteemed career, Birnbaum has played an instrumental role in shaping the landscape of product liability litigation. She has served as national counsel or lead defense counsel for numerous Fortune 500 companies, … Read more

Lawyers Challenge Trump’s Bid to Avoid Paying $83.3 Million Defamation Award

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New York lawyers representing E. Jean Carroll, the writer who was awarded an $83.3 million defamation judgment against former President Donald Trump, are urging a judge to reject Trump’s attempts to avoid posting security for the payment. In a submission to U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, Carroll’s lawyers argued that Trump’s promises to pay the judgment are not credible and compared them to “scribbles on a paper napkin.” They criticized Trump’s reasoning for seeking relief, which they believe boils down to “trust me.” The hefty judgment was the outcome of a trial presided over … Read more

E. Jean Carroll’s Lawyers Reject Trump’s Attempt to Avoid $83.3 Million Defamation Award

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New York City – Lawyers representing E. Jean Carroll called on Judge Lewis A. Kaplan to reject former President Donald Trump’s request to avoid posting security for an $83.3 million defamation award. The attorneys argued that Trump’s assurance to pay the judgment, which they believe will be overturned on appeal, holds no weight. In a submission to the judge, Carroll’s legal team stated that Trump’s reasoning for seeking relief amounted to nothing more than empty promises. Carroll, a writer, won the significant defamation award against Trump in a trial that concluded last month. Trump’s lawyers … Read more