Lawyer

From Courtroom to Hollywood: How Retired Lawyer Alan Barinholtz Became a Rising Star in Showbiz

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Los Angeles — Surpassing the common narrative of celebrity children overshadowing their parental figures, Alan Barinholtz is basking in the gleam of his own Hollywood spotlight. At 73, the retired attorney-turned-actor is experiencing newfound fame thanks to his role in the comedic series “Jury Duty,” a 2023 mockumentary that playfully dissects the nuances of the American legal system. Alan’s portrayal of Judge Alan Rosen in “Jury Duty” consists of drawing extensively from his years in the courtroom. The series not only met with critical acclaim but also introduced Alan as a noteworthy actor to a … Read more

Daring Deceit: Delhi Duo and Lawyer Engineer Elaborate Death Hoax for ₹1 Crore Insurance Payout

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NEW DELHI, India — In what seemed to be a typical road mishap, a darker narrative emerged orchestrated by a man, his father, and a lawyer, deliberately plotting to cash-in Rs 1 crore from insurance by faking the younger man’s death. This complex fraud began on March 5, when local authorities at Najafgarh police station were notified of an accident involving a motorbike that supposedly claimed the life of 27-year-old Gagan. The audacious plan set in motion by Gagan, his father Satish, and an advocate named Manmohan, alias Pardeep, involved creating an illusion of a … Read more

Justice Denied: Blind Lawyer Sues After Being Excluded from Brooklyn Jury Duty Over Inability to View Evidence

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Brooklyn, N.Y. — A blind attorney’s dismissal from jury duty due to his inability to view video evidence has sparked a lawsuit challenging how the New York judicial system accommodates jurors with disabilities. Albert Elia, who is fully blind, was removed from his grand jury duty after just two days despite using a guide dog and specialized technology to assist him in his daily functions. Elia claims that this exclusion not only disrupted his civil duties but also highlighted significant accessibility issues within the judicial process. Elia was eager to participate in the grand jury, … Read more

Turkey Escalates Crackdown: Arrests of Istanbul Mayor’s Lawyer and Journalists Deepen Unrest

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ISTANBUL, Turkey — Turkey has escalated its actions against anti-government demonstrators recently, detaining the attorney of the imprisoned Mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoglu, and increasing actions against journalists. The arrest of Imamoglu on March 16 has spurred the largest public dissent Turkey has seen in over a decade, prompting a chilling effect among protestors who persist in demonstrations amidst heightened repression. Imamoglu, who is widely regarded as a significant challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, had his lawyer, Mehmet Pehlivan, taken into custody under dubious charges, which opposition sources claim are related to accusations of … Read more