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Beware: Amador County Residents Targeted by Jury Duty Payment Scam from Fake Sheriffs

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Jackson, California — Residents are being warned about a jury duty scam involving individuals impersonating officials from the Amador County Sheriff’s Office. These imposters are contacting citizens by phone and demanding immediate payment to avoid arrest for skipping jury duty. Authorities have pointed out that the sheriff’s office never requests payment over the phone. Victims of this scam report receiving calls from individuals claiming to be deputies, who threaten legal action for noncompliance with jury duty requirements. They are often instructed to pay court fees or fines immediately, usually through unconventional methods. Amador County officials … Read more

Former Wynn Las Vegas Server Opts for Reduced Payment in Family Leave Act Case After Jury Award Cut

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Las Vegas, NV — A former cocktail server at Wynn Las Vegas has opted to accept a significantly reduced payout linked to a jury’s decision regarding a violation of her rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act. The court’s decision comes after evaluation of the original jury award, which was deemed excessively high. U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Gordon approved a remittitur payment of $27,200.75 for Tiare Ramirez, a marked reduction from the jury’s original award of $321,200. Judge Gordon concluded that the amount awarded was flawed and supported Wynn’s request for a new … Read more

Jefferson County Legal Battle Intensifies: Circuit Judge Halts Payment Orders Amid Quorum Court Dispute

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JEFFERSON CITY, Ark. — A circuit judge has temporarily halted a recent ruling involving the approval of legal payments by Jefferson County’s Quorum Court. The decision affects a directive issued by special County Judge Efrem Neely Sr., which called for Judge Gerald Robinson to finalize payments for legal services provided by the county. Neely’s ruling on July 29 required County Clerk Shawndra Taggart to gather and present all pending invoices from the Paragould law firm Branch Thompson Warmath Dale & Butler for his signature. However, one day later, North Little Rock Attorney Casey Castleberry, representing … Read more

Arkansas Corrections Board Faces Audit Fallout Over $200,000 Attorney Payment Dispute with Governor Sanders

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An audit released by the Arkansas Legislative Joint Auditing Committee has revealed that the state Board of Corrections owes attorney Abtin Mehdizadegan over $230,000 related to a lawsuit against Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. The report, unveiled during Friday’s committee meeting, stated that the board lacks the means to fulfill the payment obligations under the contracted agreement. According to the audit, as of February 11, the total amount owed to Mehdizadegan stands at $230,108. The auditors suggested that future contracts should be vetted through the State Procurement office and approved during public … Read more