Holiday

Mississippi DA Alerts Residents to Spike in Holiday Phone Scams Posing as Local Authorities

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As the festive season brings joy and celebration, it also marks a prime time for opportunistic scammers. In Madison and Rankin counties in Mississippi, District Attorney Bubba Bramlett has issued an urgent alert concerning a surge in deceptive phone scams mimicking local law enforcement entities. Criminals are reportedly posing as officials from sheriff’s departments, the district attorney’s office, or the county court. They falsely inform residents that they have missed a jury duty summons and are at risk of a contempt of court charge. The con artist typically escalates the call by threatening the issuance … Read more

Forsyth County Sheriffs Issue Warning on Rising Jury Duty Scams During Holiday Season

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Kernersville, N.C. — Authorities in Guilford County and Kernersville are investigating the cause of a blaze that erupted early Monday at a now-defunct business located on West Market Street in Kernersville. Firefighters from Kernersville Fire and Rescue managed to bring the fire under control within approximately 20 minutes, according to officials. The Guilford County Fire Marshal’s office is spearheading the inquiry into the incident. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported. In a separate incident, fire crews were summoned to a junkyard in High Point, N.C., where they encountered over 20 vehicles engulfed in flames early … Read more

President Biden Signs Bipartisan Funding Bill, Averting Government Shutdown Amid Holiday Season

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Washington, D.C. — In a crucial move before the holidays, President Joe Biden has signed a bipartisan budget bill that prevents a potential government shutdown, just as Congress seemed on the brink of chaos following opposition from President-elect Donald Trump. The newly signed legislation ensures government operations can extend through mid-March, providing relief to many as the year draws to a close. This development followed intense negotiations and last-minute deal-making in Congress, reflecting a strenuous compromise between Democrats and Republicans. The bill, which neither sides found entirely satisfactory, was eventually passed in the Senate with … Read more

Naughty or Nice: Lawyers Weigh In on Professional Conduct and the Holiday Wish List for Legal Success

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As the year winds down, many legal professionals are taking a moment to reflect on their accomplishments and ponder their adherence to the high standards of their field. This introspective period involves evaluating whether their professional conduct aligns with the stringent guidelines they are expected to follow, such as the Rules of Professional Conduct. For those in the legal community who feel they have surpassed expectations, the festive season might be seen as a time to hope for tangible rewards such as new client engagements or perhaps a generous bonus. Yet, even among these successful … Read more