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Taxpayer Dollars Fuel Controversy as NYC Grants Over $600M to Groups Opposing Federal Immigration Policies

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New York City and state governments have allocated over $600 million in taxpayer funds to legal and migrant advocacy groups working to oppose federal immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. A review of various contracts has highlighted the financial support provided to these organizations from 2009 through the current fiscal period. The Bronx Defenders, a legal aid organization, has received upwards of $500 million in city contracts since the 2018 fiscal year. This funding is designed to offer legal assistance to low-income individuals, including migrants facing various legal challenges. The group has also secured an … Read more

Wall Street’s New Bet: Private Equity Dollars Fueling Multibillion-Dollar Toxic Tort Legal Battles

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NEW YORK — Private equity funds are quietly powering some of the most headline-grabbing legal battles in the U.S., trading the familiar turf of Wall Street for risky but potentially lucrative courtroom confrontations. Amid increasingly complex and drawn-out lawsuits involving toxic torts, these investment firms are stepping in to fund costly litigation, betting on huge settlements and court awards. Toxic tort cases, covering damages from substances like asbestos and controversial drugs, can span decades and accrue millions in expenses. Plaintiffs’ attorneys traditionally bear these upfront costs, not receiving payment until a case concludes successfully. This … Read more

Lawyer Reveals 5 Time-Sensitive Secrets to Challenge Parking Fines and Save Hundreds of Dollars

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – A lawyer in Los Angeles has divulged five crucial secrets that could potentially spare drivers from paying hefty parking fines. The lawyer, who also runs a popular YouTube channel, asserts that these steps must be followed precisely, with some being time-sensitive. The lawyer, known as AttorneyPish on YouTube, boasts a successful track record, having secured over $150 million in settlements for his clients. Parking tickets have become a significant burden for Americans, with drivers shelling out more than $1.4 billion in the top 16 cities alone since 2019, according to Motor1. … Read more