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Ken Feinberg Reveals Key Ingredients for Successful Mediations in Distressed Debt Cases

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New York, USA – Ken Feinberg, known for his role as the Special Master of the Federal September 11 Victim Compensation Fund, shared his insights on the strategies for successful mediations in mass tort cases. Bloomberg Intelligence consultant, Negisa Balluku, interviewed Feinberg on the intersection of mass tort and Chapter 11 bankruptcies. During the conversation, Feinberg stressed the importance of establishing deadlines and ensuring that all relevant parties are present at the negotiation table. Drawing from his extensive experience in administering complex public crises, Feinberg emphasized the significance of these two factors in reaching successful … Read more

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Denied Request to Dismiss Charges, Criminal Trial Set to Begin in April

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s criminal trial is set to begin on April 15 after a judge denied his request to dismiss charges. Paxton has been facing nearly 9-year-old charges of felony securities fraud and has maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings. Paxton argued that his constitutional right to a speedy trial had been violated and sought to have the case dismissed. However, Judge Andrea Beall of the 185th District Court ruled against Paxton after brief arguments during a pretrial hearing in Houston. The attorney general was indicted on two counts of … Read more

Republican Senator Publicly Rebukes Texas AG Ken Paxton: Criminal Defense Lawyers Calling Out His Actions

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Washington, D.C. – In a fiery exchange during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, a Republican senator rebuked Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, accusing him of employing defense lawyers who had called the top law enforcement official’s own criminal conduct into question. This heated confrontation took place amidst an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption and abuse of office by Paxton, which has raised troubling questions about his credibility and ability to discharge his duties. The clash unfolded as Senator Sheldon Whitehouse from Rhode Island challenged Paxton directly, asserting that his defense attorneys had held serious doubts … Read more