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Beware of Nationwide Scam Targeting Jury Duty: U.S. Officials Issue Urgent Warning

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MIAMI, FLORIDA – The U.S. District Court and U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Middle District of Florida issued a warning on Monday about a nationwide scam targeting unsuspecting individuals who fail to show up for jury duty. Scammers, pretending to be U.S. Marshals or government officials, call people and threaten them with arrest if they do not pay a fine for missing jury duty. The scammers then guide the victims through purchasing prepaid debit or gift cards or making electronic payments to settle the supposed fine. Several Florida counties, including Nassau, Orange, and Pinellas, have … Read more

Battle for Reproductive Rights: North Carolina Enforces Controversial Abortion Law Amidst Nationwide Trend

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RALEIGH, North Carolina — The controversial implementation of a new abortion law in North Carolina has ignited a fierce battle between opposing sides. Demonstrations and rallies have taken place on Jones Street at the Legislative Building throughout the summer. Set to go into effect on December 1st, the law marks a significant development in the state’s healthcare landscape, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to reverse Roe v. Wade over a year ago. Under the new law, known as the Care for Women, Children and Families Act, abortions will be prohibited after 12 weeks of … Read more

Experienced Litigator Chad Higgins Joins Dentons Portland, Expanding Commercial Litigation Practice in New England and Nationwide

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Portland, Maine – Global law firm Dentons has announced the addition of litigator Chad Higgins as a partner in its Portland commercial litigation practice. With over 20 years of experience in product liability, mass tort, and environmental cases, Higgins brings valuable expertise to the firm. Higgins has a strong track record representing clients in federal and state courts across the United States. His client roster includes food and beverage, energy, consumer products, pharmaceutical companies, and higher education institutes. Notably, he has represented businesses involved in litigation related to per-and-polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) and groundwater contamination linked … Read more