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Contra Costa County Calls for Citizens to Shape Local Governance as Civil Grand Jury Applications Open for 2025-26

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Martinez, Calif. — Residents of Contra Costa County have the opportunity to directly shape their local government by serving on the Civil Grand Jury for the fiscal year 2025-26. The Superior Court of Contra Costa County is opening the application process for this oversight body, which plays a crucial role in examining the operations of various local governmental bodies including city and county administrations and school districts. The Civil Grand Jury, comprising 19 members, serves from July to June each year. Its main tasks are to inspect, evaluate, and report on the functioning and efficiency … Read more

Almeida & Associados Elevates André Duarte Costa and António Vicente to Sport Resolutions’ Pro Bono Panel

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Lisbon, Portugal — Almeida & Associados, a prominent legal firm, recently revealed that two of its accomplished attorneys, André Duarte Costa and António Vicente, have been appointed to serve in the Sport Resolutions pro bono service. This inclusion highlights their expertise in legal matters pertaining to sports and signifies their commitment to promoting fairness in athletics through voluntary legal aid. Sport Resolutions is a reputed independent non-profit organization focused on resolving disputes within the sports community. Leveraging a network of legal professionals, they provide essential services to individuals and organizations that are unable to shoulder … Read more

Third Circuit Affirms $1.8 Million Jury Award in Doctor’s Timeshare Dispute with Costa Rican Resort

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Philadelphia, PA – The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a jury award of $1.8 million to the estate of a doctor in a lawsuit against a Costa Rican resort. The doctor claimed that the resort had unfairly withheld income from his timeshare investment. The court’s decision affirms the jury’s finding in favor of the doctor’s estate. In the lawsuit, the doctor alleged that the Costa Rican resort had not provided him with the full income that he was entitled to from his timeshare investment. The jury agreed with the doctor’s claims and awarded … Read more