IMAX CEO’s Partying Lifestyle Sparks Legal Battle Over Ex-Wife’s Insurance Policy Claim

Richard Gelfond, the CEO of IMAX and a prominent figure in the film industry, is facing significant challenges related to his personal life, particularly regarding a life insurance policy. Gelfond’s ex-wife, Linda Stein, has claimed that his lifestyle choices, including allegations of drug and alcohol abuse, have led multiple insurance companies to deny her requests for a $4.5 million policy on his life. Stein, aged 70, filed sealed court documents last week in Manhattan, stating that two insurance companies have refused her applications based on Gelfond’s reported use of cocaine and excessive drinking. Gelfond, who … Read more

Disbarred Minnesota Lawyer Faces Consequences Following Conviction for Ex-Wife’s Murder

Knox, North Dakota – A Minnesota attorney has officially lost his license to practice law in North Dakota following a murder conviction. The disbarment of 34-year-old Anders Odegaard was confirmed after a review by the state’s disciplinary board, which notified the North Dakota Supreme Court. Odegaard, a former attorney from Warren, received his law license in North Dakota in May 2017. He maintained his active status until late 2022, when he failed to remit his licensing fee for the upcoming year. However, this lapse is overshadowed by his conviction for the murder of his ex-wife … Read more

Navigating Tensions: Stepparent Struggles with Ex-Wife’s Influence on Teen Support Dynamics

Annapolis, Maryland — A stepparent finds herself grappling with feelings of resentment toward her husband’s ex-wife as a support agreement for their teenage child comes into play. The tension escalates as family dynamics shift, highlighting the complexities that often arise in blended families when financial obligations and emotional ties intersect. The current arrangement reportedly requires the biological mother to provide a consistent level of support for their teenager. However, the stepparent feels overshadowed by her husband’s previous relationship and worries that the financial arrangement could affect their own family’s budget and stability. This has led … Read more

Priceville Man to Face Grand Jury After Waiving Hearing in Ex-Wife’s Murder Case

Priceville, Ala. — In a recent development in Morgan County, Zachery Merriman, a local man from Priceville, waived his right to a preliminary hearing that was initially scheduled for Tuesday. Merriman is facing charges for the fatal shooting of his ex-wife, Kimberly Ricks, which occurred last October. Merriman’s decision to waive the hearing propels the case directly to the grand jury, where a more comprehensive evaluation will be conducted to determine if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial. This next step is critical as it shapes the potential legal outcomes for Merriman. According … Read more