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Community Alert: Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Warns Against Resurging Jury Duty Phone Scam

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Amite, LA – Local authorities have issued a warning about a renewed scam tactic in Tangipahoa Parish involving fraudulent jury duty notifications. Impostors, posing as deputies from the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO), are reportedly calling residents, leveraging fake credentials and intimidation tactics to demand large sums of money under the guise of missed jury service charges. The fraudulent callers are conducting a sophisticated scam, manipulating caller ID systems to make it appear as though the calls are originating from official TPSO phone numbers. These scammers use the actual names of Sheriff’s Office employees paired … Read more

Ex-Supervisor Sues City, Claims Retaliation Over Exposing Bias in Police Accountability Office

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Chicago — A former official at Chicago’s police oversight agency, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA), has filed a lawsuit against the city, contending he was dismissed for highlighting alleged biases and unprofessional behavior within the unit. Matthew Haynam, who served as a supervisor at COPA, asserted his termination in August by COPA chief Andrea Kersten was a direct response to his complaints to the City of Chicago’s Inspector General and the Civilian Commission on Public Safety and Accountability. The lawsuit claims that Kersten was instrumental in shaping public opinion against police officers involved … Read more

Prominent Tyler Personal Injury Lawyer Keith Miller Passes Away; Law Office to Continue Operations Under New Management

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Tyler, Texas — Keith Miller, a prominent personal injury attorney celebrated for his unique television advertising campaigns, has died in Tyler last Friday. Miller was renowned across the Northeast Texas region, not just for his legal expertise but also for his distinctive presence on local TV channels. At the time of his passing, Miller was actively managing a robust portfolio of client cases through his firm. To ensure continuity and stability, Shane McGuire, a longtime associate and fellow attorney at the firm, has stepped up to oversee Miller’s casework. The law office confirmed that it … Read more

Scott+Scott Bolsters Delaware Office with New Mass Tort Litigation Partner

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WILMINGTON, Del. — In a strategic move to strengthen its consumer litigation practice, Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law, LLP has announced the appointment of Sindhu S. Daniel as a partner. Based in the firm’s newly established Delaware office, Daniel brings a wealth of experience in mass tort litigation, a specialty that addresses civil actions involving numerous plaintiffs against one or a few corporate defendants in state or federal court. Daniel’s expertise lies in handling complex cases that often involve large groups of people affected by similar injuries or damages caused by corporate misconduct or negligence. Her … Read more