Judge Senses Trouble in Chapter 11 Mining Case, Demands $1.5M Bond for Proceedings

A federal judge in Wilmington, Delaware, has raised concerns about potential financial irregularities in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case involving a mining company. During a recent hearing, the judge expressed doubts regarding the company’s financial standing and issued an order requiring a $1.5 million bond to proceed with its reorganization plan. The company, which specializes in mining operations, filed for Chapter 11 protection earlier this year, aiming to restructure its debts and stabilize its business. However, as the proceedings unfolded, the judge noticed what he described as “smoke,” suggesting that deeper financial issues may exist. … Read more

Family of Fallen Marine Demands Dismissal of Lawyer Representing Limo Crash Driver

ALBANY, N.Y. — The family of a Marine who perished in a limousine crash is taking legal steps to seek the removal of the attorney representing Mavis, the driver involved in the incident. This move comes amid ongoing litigation over the tragic accident that claimed the lives of 20 individuals in 2018. The family of 27-year-old Marine Corps veteran, who was among those killed, expressed concerns about the defense strategy taken by Mavis’s attorney. They argue that the current legal approach seeks to undermine the victims’ experiences and minimize the tragedy of the crash that … Read more

Lawsuit Demands Release of Brawl Documents Amid Calls for Transparency in Viral Cincinnati Incident

CINCINNATI — A recent lawsuit aims to bring transparency to a widely publicized brawl that occurred in downtown Cincinnati earlier this summer. The legal action, initiated against the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts, seeks the release of documents related to Alex Tchervinski’s criminal case. Tchervinski, 45, was charged with disorderly conduct connected to the event. The altercation took place on July 26 on West Fourth and Elm streets, where it reportedly escalated from a verbal confrontation into a chaotic physical fight. Video footage captured during the incident shows a Black man in a red shirt … Read more

Judge Declares Local School Property Taxes Unconstitutional, Demands State Funds to Ensure Adequate Education for All

Concord, N.H. — Superior Court Judge David Ruoff has determined that the state of New Hampshire has failed to fulfill its obligation to adequately fund public education, a conclusion that extends to the unconstitutionality of varying local school property tax rates across municipalities. Ruoff’s ruling arises from a lawsuit filed by property taxpayers, including Steven Rand, following a New Hampshire Supreme Court decision in July. The high court had upheld Ruoff’s earlier determination that the state’s funding of $4,182 per pupil is “facially unconstitutional,” while affirming his assessment that an adequate funding level is $7,356.01 … Read more