Payments

San Antonio PD Issues Alert on Scammers Posing as Officers for Fake Jury Duty Payments

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San Antonio, Texas – The San Antonio Police Department has issued a warning about scammers who are falsely representing themselves as police officers or court officials to deceive residents into paying non-existent fines. These fraudsters make threatening calls to individuals, claiming they owe money for missing jury duty, and must pay immediately to avoid arrest. According to the police department, these scams have been on the rise, targeting unsuspecting victims by tapping into their fears of legal repercussions. The fraudulent calls often appear legitimate, displaying phone numbers and caller IDs that mimic those of local … Read more

Scam Alert: Washoe County Court Warns of Phony Calls Demanding Payments

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RENO, Nev. — Residents of Washoe County have been targeted by a sophisticated phone scam involving perpetrators posing as officials from local judicial institutions such as the Washoe District Court and the Washoe County Jail, court administrators have reported. These imposters have been deceiving residents by claiming that they must pay immediately to clear outstanding warrants or to avoid penalties for missing jury duty. According to Alicia Lerud, Washoe District Court Administrator, the fraudulent communications have been carried out through texts and emails, which is not the method of communication used by the court. “We … Read more

Vanderbilt University Tops Settlement Payments with $55 Million in Major Financial Aid Antitrust Lawsuit

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Nashville, Tenn. — Vanderbilt University has reached a settlement in a high-profile class action lawsuit that accused it and other prominent institutions of colluding to limit financial aid, which would have interfered with fair competition. This settlement is part of a broader agreement involving ten of the seventeen universities named in the complaint originally filed in January 2022. The settlement agreement totals $284 million, with Vanderbilt University committing to the highest individual sum of $55 million. This resolution correlates with claims made against an alliance of prestigious universities, which also includes Brown University, the University … Read more

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