Conflict

Trump’s Lawyers Discover Hidden Conflict of Interest in $83.3 Million Verdict Appeal

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NEW YORK CITY, NY – Donald Trump’s legal team plans to utilize a previously undisclosed “conflict of interest” between E. Jean Carroll’s lawyer and the judge overseeing her defamation case against the former president as grounds for their appeal against the massive $83.3 million jury verdict, according to sources familiar with the matter. Trump attorney Alina Habba stated that she was unaware of the connection between Manhattan federal Judge Lewis Kaplan and Carroll’s lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, until recently. The two had reportedly worked together in the 1990s at a prominent law firm. Habba argues that … Read more

Undisclosed Conflict of Interest: Trump’s Lawyers Plan Appeal in $83.3 Million Verdict

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New York City, NY – Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers plan to appeal the recent $83.3 million jury verdict in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation case, citing a previously undisclosed “conflict of interest” between Carroll’s lawyer and the judge overseeing the case, sources report. Trump’s lawyer, Alina Habba, recently discovered that Manhattan federal Judge Lewis Kaplan and Carroll’s lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, had worked together at a prominent law firm in the early 1990s. Habba argues that this undisclosed connection constitutes a violation of judicial ethics rules. Roberta Kaplan was employed at Paul, Weiss Rifkin, Wharton & … Read more

Israeli Lawyer Defends Distinction: Armed Conflict ≠ Genocide; Essence of Crime Must Be Preserved

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Jerusalem, Israel – A lawyer representing Israel argues that not every armed conflict can be classified as a genocide. According to the lawyer, the essence of the crime should not be lost in the discussion of different conflicts. Genocide refers to the intentional and systematic destruction of a racial, ethnic, religious, or national group. It is a grave crime against humanity, often associated with extreme violence and brutality. However, the lawyer emphasizes that not all armed conflicts can be equated to genocide. The lawyer’s statement comes at a time when the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is under … Read more

New Jersey Bill Proposes Clever Solution to Conflict of Interest in Cannabis Industry

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Trenton, New Jersey – Senate President Nicholas Scutari has introduced a bill aimed at addressing potential conflicts of interest in the state’s cannabis industry. The bill comes as the vice chair of the State Democratic Committee, Peg Schaffer, recently took on a board position at the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority while also serving as the president and managing principal of a law firm. Schaffer’s role at the Authority raises concerns about possible violations of the state’s conflict of interest laws when it comes to representing cannabis applicants. In response, the bill (S4268) proposes … Read more