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"Trump Administration Shrinks DOJ’s Public Integrity Team, Raising Alarm Over Corruption Investigations"

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Washington, D.C. — Under the Biden administration, the Department of Justice’s Public Integrity Section has witnessed a dramatic reduction in resources and personnel tasked with investigating corruption among government officials. Since former President Donald Trump took office, the section’s dedicated team has shrunk from 36 experienced lawyers to just two, raising concerns about the future of public corruption investigations. Sources reveal that many attorneys within the Public Integrity Section have either resigned, resigned in protest, or been reassigned to different roles across the country. The team has lost all but one of its paralegals, severely … Read more

Pares Expands Expertise with Strategic Additions of Labour and Public Law Specialists Madalena Rosado and António Bonet Vieira

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Lisbon, Portugal — Pares has bolstered its legal team with the addition of two notable professionals, Madalena Rosado and António Bonet Vieira, both of whom will enhance the firm’s labour and public law practices. Madalena Rosado, who previously worked at PACC.V – Sociedade de Advogados, brings extensive experience in labour law, litigation, and social security. Meanwhile, António Bonet Vieira has dedicated recent years to public law, particularly in administrative matters, urban planning, and public procurement. He has served as a Legal Advisor within the City Council of Lisbon, focusing on areas such as urban planning … Read more

Oshkosh Considers Opening City Streets to UTVs and ATVs: Public Input Invited Until October 10

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Oshkosh, Wis. — The city is seeking input from residents regarding the potential legalization of utility task vehicles (UTVs) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on local streets. Presently, Oshkosh prohibits the operation of UTVs entirely, while ATVs are restricted to snow removal on sidewalks and driveways during winter months. This inquiry comes on the heels of a recent change in Winnebago County, which updated its regulations to permit the use of ATVs and UTVs on county roadways. Following this development, city leaders have been prompted to reconsider Oshkosh’s stance on these recreational vehicles. The Oshkosh transportation … Read more

Newport City Council Settles ACLU Lawsuit Over Controversial Trespass Order, Upholding Public Access Rights

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NEWPORT, Vt. — The Newport City Council has reached a settlement in a lawsuit involving a former city employee, Andrew Cappello, who faced a controversial no trespass order issued in August 2021. The order prohibited Cappello from accessing city property for a year, a decision that raised significant legal and civil rights concerns. Cappello was employed by the City of Newport from 2009 until his resignation in June 2021, where he served in various capacities within the parks and recreation department. Tensions escalated between him and the Public Works Director, Tom Bernier, eventually leading to … Read more