Joins

Katherine A. Kiziah Joins Rafferty Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa, Bolsters Firm’s Mass Tort Capabilities with Proven Track Record

by

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Katherine A. Kiziah has recently been appointed as a partner at Rafferty Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa, enhancing the firm’s prowess in handling mass tort litigations. With a commendable track record in significant national cases, Kiziah’s expertise is expected to fortify the law firm’s leadership in the complex arena of mass torts. Kiziah, an accomplished litigator known for her commitment to justice and consumer protection, has made a name for herself through various high-profile legal victories. Among her notable achievements, she was appointed by U.S. District Judge Mary Rowland to the … Read more

Nevada Joins Multistate Lawsuit to Challenge President Trump’s Controversial Tariff Increases

by

Las Vegas, Nevada — In a significant legal action, Nevada’s Attorney General Aaron D. Ford is stepping up against the federal government, joining forces with a group of 11 other state attorneys to challenge recent tariffs imposed by President Trump. The lawsuit, which takes aim at four executive orders issued by the President, claims the move to increase global tariffs lacks the necessary congressional sanction and disrupts economic balance. Filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade, the legal challenge denounces these unilateral tariff impositions, echoing concerns about their legality and repercussions on the economy. … Read more

Former Federal Judge Joins High-Stakes Legal Battle Against LADWP Over Devastating Palisades Fire

by

Los Angeles, CA — In a significant legal move, Jay Gandhi, a retired federal judge and victim of the destructive Palisades fire, has joined a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). The suit, which now encompasses over 750 plaintiffs, accuses the city utility of negligence during the blaze which consumed hundreds of homes, including that of Gandhi and U.S. District Court Judge Dean Pregerson. The lawsuit, filed on January 13, highlights critical failures and lapses in emergency response. It claims that two local reservoirs, critical for firefighting, were not available … Read more

Portage County Joins Select Ohio Counties in New ICE Collaboration to Enforce Immigration Laws

by

RAVENNA, Ohio — Portage County has become one of three counties in Ohio to forge a partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), enabling selected deputies to perform federal immigration law enforcement duties. This collaboration follows a national trend as more local law enforcement bodies align themselves with ICE to broaden their operational reach. Under the 1996 Immigration Reform Act, local agencies can enter into 287(g) agreements which empower appointed deputies to act in capacities similar to ICE agents, including the execution of immigration warrants and detaining individuals on immigration grounds. Currently, Portage joins … Read more