Judges

Judge’s Blockage of JetBlue Deal Sends Spirit Airlines on an Uncertain Path

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Spirit Airlines’ future is uncertain following a court decision that blocked its planned acquisition of JetBlue. The ruling came as a blow to the budget carrier, which sought to expand its route network and increase competition in the airline industry. The legal battle began when the Department of Transportation (DOT) approved the deal in February, but it faced opposition from consumer groups and competing airlines. Spirit Airlines, known for its low fares and no-frills service, argued that the merger would benefit consumers by offering more choices and improved connectivity. However, a … Read more

Las Vegas Woman Poses as Attorney, Forges Judges’ Signatures: Judge Expresses Disgust

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada – A Las Vegas judge has recused herself from a case involving a woman who allegedly posed as an attorney, accepted money from clients, and forged judges’ signatures. The woman, Cenia Poulsen, was arrested by Las Vegas Metro police after a six-month investigation. It was discovered that Poulsen was never licensed as an attorney in Nevada. One instance of alleged fraud involved Poulsen using the death of a former colleague, the late Judge Melanie Tobiasson, as an excuse for delayed paperwork. Tobiasson had resigned after an ethics probe and died by suicide … Read more

NJ Governor Approves Pay Raises for Judges, Lawmakers, and Legislative Staff in New Legislation

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Trenton, New Jersey – Governor Phil Murphy has signed nearly 80 bills into law during the final hour of New Jersey’s 2022-23 legislative session. One of the bills approved by Murphy provides pay raises to judges, legislative staff, and lawmakers. Additionally, the bill increases allowances given to legislators to cover their staff salaries. Starting in 2026, members of the Legislature will see their annual salary increase from $49,000 to $82,000. This raise marks the first increase since 2002 for New Jersey legislators who are considered part-time. The allowance they receive to pay their staffs will … Read more

Xiaolu Guo and Sara Baume named judges for prestigious Goldsmiths Prize

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LONDON – The Goldsmiths Prize, an annual £10,000 award that recognizes innovative writing and pushes the boundaries of the novel form, has announced its judges for this year. Film-maker and author Xiaolu Guo and novelist Sara Baume will be part of the judging panel. The prize, which is organized in collaboration with the New Statesman, aims to celebrate works of literature that break conventions and embrace new possibilities. Xiaolu Guo is an award-winning Chinese-born writer who currently resides in London. Notably, her novel “A Lover’s Discourse” was nominated for the Goldsmiths Prize in 2020. In … Read more