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Hawaii’s Third Circuit Court Seeks Independent Grand Jury Counsel for Hilo and Kona

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Hilo, Hawaii – The Circuit Court of the Third Circuit on Hawaii Island is currently inviting qualified legal professionals to apply for the position of independent grand jury counsel for its Hilo and Kona divisions. This role is crucial in aiding the judicial system and fostering a transparent legal process. Applicants must be duly licensed to practice law in Hawaii, and their credentials should display no affiliations with public employment, as mandated by Hawaii Revised Statutes. The chief justice of the state’s Supreme Court is responsible for these appointments, which cover all four judicial circuits … Read more

Tether and Bitfinex Announce New General Counsel as Veteran Lawyer Retires

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Tether, a prominent stablecoin issuer, and its sibling company, the cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex, have announced a significant change in their legal department following the planned retirement of their long-serving top lawyer. An experienced in-house attorney from either Tether or Bitfinex, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, will step into the role of general counsel to manage legal affairs, marking a critical transition for the firms involved in the ever-evolving crypto market. The outgoing general counsel, who had been with the company for over a decade, played a pivotal role in navigating the complex legal … Read more

Jay-Z’s Legal Battle Intensifies: Attorney Accuses Opposing Counsel of Extortion and Filing a Groundless Suit

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Legal tensions are escalating in a complex battle involving high-profile figures in the entertainment industry. Attorney Alex Spiro, representing rapper Jay-Z, has launched a legal counterattack against lawyer Tony Buzbee, accusing him of questionable legal tactics and misconduct. The dispute hinges on serious allegations within a lawsuit initially filed under a pseudonym, implicating Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Corey Carter, and Sean “Diddy” Combs in a distressing incident dating back to the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. The complaint alleges that the two were involved in the rape of a 13-year-old—an accusation both vehemently … Read more

Former White House Lawyer Affirms Criminal Nature of Charges Against Trump as Special Counsel Drops Election Subversion Case

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Washington, D.C. — A former White House lawyer for President-elect Donald Trump has made a striking statement about the criminal charges Trump faced concerning his attempts to influence the 2020 election results. The lawyer, Ty Cobb, described the allegations as unequivocally criminal during an appearance on CNN. This comes amidst special counsel Jack Smith’s decision to drop a key case against Trump linked to his actions around the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, a move that sparked significant legal and political commentary. Smith’s filing to the court to dismiss the Washington D.C. case was notable, … Read more