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Johnson County May Share New Law Enforcement Facility with Iowa City, Promising Efficiency and Cost Savings

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Authorities in Johnson County are considering a proposal to house multiple law enforcement functions under one roof, a move expected to include both the local sheriff’s office and the Iowa City police department. The shared facility is poised to drive substantial cost savings while integrating services in a new, strategically designed space. The proposed facility would notably house the Johnson County jail, addressing space and facility inadequacies with the existing infrastructure. Persistent efforts by Johnson County Sheriff Brad Kunkel to secure a new jail facility have faced voter resistance in the … Read more

Former Porsche Executive Receives Prison Term for Fatal Decision to Protect Career at Cost of Newborn’s Life

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Stuttgart, Germany – A former attorney for Porsche was sentenced to 14 years in prison this week after she confessed to the harrowing act of throwing her newborn baby out of a hospital window. The incident, which took place shortly after the child’s birth, was driven by the lawyer’s concern that the baby would interfere with her career trajectory. The court heard chilling details of the act, which led to the baby’s immediate death. Prosecutors argued that the motive behind this brutal act was rooted in the lawyer’s intense dedication to her career and fear … Read more

State Bar Fee on the Rise: Lawyers to Face $553 Annual Licensing Cost in 2020

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In a recent decision that will impact legal professionals across the state, legislators have approved an increment in the annual licensing fees for practicing attorneys. By 2025, lawyers can expect to pay $553 for their annual licenses, following a $88 increase. This decision materialized during the latest deliberations held by the Senate Judiciary Committee this Tuesday. The resolution to raise fees comes after much negotiation between lawmakers and bar trustees. Originally, bar officials had proposed a $125 increase, aiming predominantly to address salary increments for bar employees amidst rising operational costs. Lawmakers had initially countered … Read more

The Hidden Impact of Mass Tort Lawsuit Advertisements: Why Ignoring them Could Cost You

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MIAMI, FL – Mass tort lawsuit advertisements may be alarming or annoying to some, but according to legal expert Rustin Silverstein, they should not be ignored, especially by those in the insurance industry. Silverstein, president and founder of X Ante, a legal services company, warns of the risks associated with neglecting these ads. The surge in attorney advertising encouraging consumers to pursue mass tort lawsuits was recently explored in a webinar hosted by the Travelers Institute, the public policy and education arm of Travelers Insurance. During the webinar, Silverstein revealed that a staggering $1.2 billion … Read more