Business

North End Business Owners Launch Lawsuit Against City of Boston Over Outdoor Dining Fees: Demand Fair Treatment and Trial by Jury

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Boston, Massachusetts – A group of business owners in Boston’s historic North End are taking legal action against the city over fees for outdoor dining in the neighborhood. The lawsuit alleges that Italian restaurants in the North End have been subjected to unfair treatment by the city in its management of the outdoor dining program for 2022 and 2023. The crux of the issue lies with the fees imposed by the city. Under Mayor Michelle Wu’s policy, North End restaurants must pay a hefty $7,500 fee to participate in this year’s outdoor dining program. Additionally, … Read more

Judge’s Home Under Investigation as Business Fraud Trial of Former President Trump Nears Final Arguments

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Police are currently investigating an incident at the home of Judge Arthur Engoron in Long Island, New York. Judge Engoron is set to preside over the closing arguments in the business fraud trial of former President Donald Trump later this morning. The investigation comes after reports of a bomb threat made at the judge’s residence in the early hours of Thursday. Authorities have confirmed their presence at Judge Engoron’s home following inquiries about the alleged bomb threat, which was initially reported by the Daily Beast. According to the police, a call regarding the residence was … Read more

Owner of Portable X-Ray Business Loses Appeal Based on Jury’s Vaccination Status in $2 Million Fraud Case

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NORTH CANTON, Ohio – The owner of a portable X-ray business in North Canton, Ohio, has lost his appeal to have his 2022 conviction overturned due to the vaccination status of the jury. Thomas G. O’Lear was found guilty by a federal jury of defrauding Medicare and Medicaid out of nearly $2 million. His company, Portable Radiology Services, was accused of billing nursing home residents for X-ray services that were never provided, and then attempting to cover up the fraudulent activity. In October 2022, O’Lear received a 15-year prison sentence and was ordered to pay … Read more

Closing Arguments Set to Begin in Lawsuit Against Former President Trump and His Business Empire

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NEW YORK, NY – The closing arguments in the non-jury civil trial brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James against former President Donald Trump and his business empire are set to be delivered on Thursday. The trial, which began in October, stems from James’ lawsuit alleging that Trump inflated his financial statements and deceived banks. Trump and his family have denied any wrongdoing, with the former president insisting that his assets were undervalued and that his financial statements had disclaimers requesting evaluation by the banks. It remains uncertain whether Trump will be present for … Read more