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Massachusetts Attorney and Crypto Advocate John Deaton Considers Challenging Senator Elizabeth Warren in Senate Race

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – Senator Elizabeth Warren, known for her skepticism toward cryptocurrencies, could face a significant challenge in her reelection bid from a proponent of the industry. John Deaton, a digital assets advocate and attorney from Massachusetts, is seriously contemplating running as a Republican candidate, according to reports by the Boston Globe. Deaton, who has been consulting with key advisors, including Jim Conroy from Republican Gov. Charlie Baker’s political operation, is expected to make a decision in the coming days. If Deaton enters the race, he will be the first notable Republican challenger to Warren … Read more

City of Chesterfield Granted New Trial in Lawsuit Over Left Turns, Challenging $2 Million Damages Verdict

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CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – The city of Chesterfield is set to have a new trial in a lawsuit involving left turns, following a previous jury verdict that ordered the city to pay $2 million in damages. The lawsuit was originally filed in 2017 by Energy Marketing 709, the company behind a gas station seeking redevelopment. The company alleges that the city has impeded their efforts to redevelop a property due to its zoning policies. Specifically, Chesterfield approved an ordinance in 2014 that prohibited left turns to access points from Chesterfield Airport Road. According to an attorney … Read more

Unveiling the Judiciary Process: The Challenging Path to Removing a Judge from Their Post

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TUCSON, Ariz. – The process of removing a judge from the bench is a challenging endeavor that requires substantial evidence and thorough investigation. In Arizona, where judges are appointed rather than elected, the responsibility of ensuring a fair and impartial judiciary lies with the state’s Commission on Judicial Conduct. The Commission on Judicial Conduct is tasked with investigating allegations of misconduct against judges and, if necessary, recommending disciplinary action. According to the Arizona Constitution, judges can be removed from office for “willful misconduct, wilful and persistent failure to perform duties, or for other grounds provided … Read more

Former President Trump’s Defense Lawyer Accuses Judge of Preferential Treatment, Potentially Challenging Verdict in Defamation Lawsuit

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NEW YORK, NY – A defense lawyer representing former US President Donald Trump has filed a letter in US District Court, arguing for the recusal of Judge Lewis Kaplan in a recent defamation lawsuit. The defense claims that Judge Kaplan displayed “preferential treatment” towards the lead counsel for author E. Jean Carroll, potentially casting doubt on the $83.3 million verdict awarded to Carroll. The defense attorney, Alina Habba, filed the letter after an unnamed source alleged in a New York Post article that Judge Kaplan had a previous close relationship with Carroll’s lead counsel, Roberta … Read more