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PRA Welcomes Six New Lawyers, Including Three Partners, Boosting Lisbon Office Expertise in Key Legal Sectors

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Lisbon, Portugal — PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados has announced a significant expansion, integrating six lawyers from PVA Legal, including three partners. This move is aimed at bolstering its expertise in key areas such as real estate, tax, litigation, and employment, according to officials at the firm. Filipe Pimenta has joined PRA as a partner overseeing the real estate division in Lisbon. He brings over two decades of legal experience, having held prominent roles including president of the Cascais Delegation of the Portuguese Bar Association and vice-president of the General Council of the … Read more

Urgent Alert: Augusta County Residents Targeted by Phone Scammers Posing as Sheriff’s Office Officials

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Augusta County, Va. — Residents of Augusta County are being warned about a phone scam involving impersonators posing as sheriff’s deputies. The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) has received multiple reports from concerned citizens reporting suspicious calls from individuals claiming to be Lieutenants or Deputies. The fraudulent calls are being made from restricted numbers, and if recipients do not pick up, the impersonators are leaving voicemails. These messages typically mention a civil summons, jury duty, or some sort of pressing legal issue that requires immediate attention. Among the numbers associated with these scams are 540-445-0998, … Read more

Keeping Kentucky Safe: Peterson Law Office Offers Crucial Back-to-School Safety Tips in Latest ‘Ask the Lawyer’ Segment

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Lexington, Kentucky – The Peterson Law Office is dedicated to advocating for Kentucky residents affected by negligence and other wrongful actions. With a focus on client care, the firm strives to help individuals and families regain stability after facing tragic events. Recognized as one of the largest plaintiff law firms in Kentucky, the Peterson Law Office employs over 200 attorneys committed to seeking justice. In the latest segment of “Ask the Lawyer,” Founding Attorney Justin Peterson partnered with Jennifer Palumbo to discuss critical safety considerations as students head back to school. With the school year … Read more

St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery Cleared to Stay in Office as Judge Denies Removal Motion Ahead of Trial

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Alfred Montgomery will continue to serve as sheriff for the time being after a judge refused to grant the Missouri Attorney General’s request to remove him from office prior to his upcoming federal trial. This decision came during a status hearing presided over by Judge Steven Ohmer, who characterized the AG’s motion as “bizarre” and “very unusual.” The federal misdemeanor charge against Montgomery, set to be tried on November 18, involves allegations related to the civil rights of Tammy Ross, the then-acting jail director, whom he is accused of handcuffing during … Read more