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Jones Day Enhances Government Regulation Practice with Environmental Law Expert Elizabeth Wild in Sydney

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Sydney, Australia — Jones Day, a leading global law firm, has recently enriched its Government Regulation Practice with the addition of Elizabeth Wild as a new partner. Operating out of the firm’s Sydney office, Wild brings with her a wealth of experience spanning three decades in environmental law, particularly in the areas of contaminated land management and remediation. Wild has developed a storied career by providing expert counsel in environmental disputes, including landmark cases concerning PFAS contamination issues. Her strategic advisement extends to the investigatory and remediation processes of contaminated lands, leading her clientele through … Read more

Infowars Acquisition Stirs Controversy as Alex Jones’ Associates Petition Bankruptcy Court Over $8M Offer

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Alex Jones, the controversial conspiracy theorist and founder of Infowars, is once again under the spotlight as his allies have approached a bankruptcy judge with a $8 million bid to purchase the Infowars brand. This move comes five weeks after they initially made the offer, and the negotiations are taking place amidst a series of legal battles that Jones is facing. The bid is spearheaded by a group of investors closely linked to Jones, indicating a strategic approach to retain control over the Infowars platform, which has been a critical part of Jones’ media presence. … Read more

Bankruptcy Judge Blocks The Onion’s Bid to Acquire Alex Jones’ Infowars, Citing Flawed Auction Process

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In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge has voided the sale of Alex Jones’s Infowars assets to the satirical media company The Onion, citing various procedural flaws in the auction process. The decision was issued late Tuesday by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez, who highlighted significant concerns over the transparency and fairness of the auction that took place last month. Judge Lopez pointed out a “lack of transparency” and an “uneven playing field” in the auction procedures, suggesting that the process did not adequately maximize the potential recovery for creditors. These creditors include … Read more

Appeals Court Reduces Sandy Hook Families’ Award by $150 Million in Alex Jones Defamation Case

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Hartford, CT — In a significant legal decision, the Connecticut Appellate Court has reduced a landmark jury verdict from $1.4 billion to $1.25 billion in a defamation case against Alex Jones, a right-wing broadcaster known for promoting conspiracy theories. The case was brought by the families of victims from the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, following Jones’ false claims that the tragedy was staged. The reduction came after the court dismissed Jones’ challenge to the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA) which originally contributed $150 million to the total damages. Jones had argued that … Read more