Payments

Portland Judge Rules in Favor of Local Man Accused of Concealing Payments from External Law Firm in Disability Scouting Case

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Portland, Oregon – In a closely watched case, a Portland man was released from legal obligations after a judge found that his failure to disclose payments received from a non-local law firm was not wrongful. The man, who had been tasked to identify potential plaintiffs with disabilities for lawsuits, allegedly did not inform about the financial transactions as required by law. The decision concludes a controversial court debate over transparency and ethics in legal recruitment. The man, whose identity has been withheld for privacy, received compensation from a law firm based outside of Oregon. This … Read more

Attorney Faces Charges for Allegedly Offering Payments to Pregnant Inmates in Exchange for Adoption Rights

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Fort Worth, Texas — A Texas lawyer is facing accusations of paying pregnant inmates at Tarrant County Jail in exchange for placing their unborn children up for adoption. The allegations have sparked concerns about legality and ethics surrounding adoption practices within correctional facilities. Investigators report that the lawyer, whose identity has not yet been disclosed to the public, allegedly targeted several pregnant women incarcerated in the jail, offering them payments to secure the adoption rights to their unborn children upon birth. This has raised significant ethical questions, as the women in the vulnerable position of … Read more

Beware of New Scam Wave Preying on Clark County Residents: Fake Jury Duty Warrants Demand Private Information and Payments

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Vancouver, Washington residents are being targeted in a new wave of scams that involve claims of missed jury duty. Scammers are contacting individuals via phone and other methods, informing them that they must provide personal information and payment to avoid being jailed. The Clark County Superior Court Administration has received approximately 20 emails and phone calls about this scam in the past week alone. In a statement released on Thursday, the court made it clear that they do not initiate calls regarding warrants, fines, fees, or payments related to jury service. They emphasized that they … Read more

Mass Torts Settlements Embrace Digital Payments, PayPal Preferred by Class Members

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Charleston, South Carolina – In a dramatic shift, an increasing number of class members and plaintiffs involved in class action and mass tort settlements are opting for digital payments instead of traditional check payments. According to a recent report titled “Digital Payments in Class Actions and Mass Torts,” 170 settlements in 2022 utilized digital payment methods, compared to only two settlements in 2019. The report analyzed 267 settlements from 2019 to 2022, which were distributed by Digital Disbursements, a subsidiary of Western Alliance Bank. Jeff Richardson, the co-founder and CEO of Digital Disbursements, highlighted the … Read more