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Tehama County Supervisors Reach Consensus on Most Issues, Split on Grand Jury Response Approval

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Red Bluff, California — The Tehama County Board of Supervisors convened for a brief meeting on Tuesday, largely operating in consensus until the final agenda item, which required their formal responses to the grand jury. This contentious discussion culminated in a narrow 3-2 vote. Supervisors Pati Nolen and Rob Burroughs opposed the resolution. The meeting proceeded with a streamlined agenda, showcasing a level of agreement among the supervisors on most issues. However, the grand jury responses sparked a significant debate, shedding light on various concerns raised in the report that supervisors deemed essential to address. … Read more

Gemini and SEC Reach Tentative Agreement, Bringing Closure to Earn Program Lawsuit After Three Years

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NEW YORK — After nearly three years embroiled in legal disputes, cryptocurrency exchange Gemini Trust has reached a preliminary agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to settle a lawsuit concerning its Earn program. The investigation centered on Gemini’s now-defunct Earn program, which was recognized as a significant element in the SEC’s overall effort to regulate digital assets. This crypto lending product, which launched in 2021, promised retail investors up to 7.4% annual returns on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency deposits. Attorneys representing both Gemini and the SEC submitted a joint letter in Manhattan federal … Read more

Missy Elliott and Producer Terry Williams Reach Last-Minute Settlement, Burying Decades-Old Copyright Dispute

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PHILADELPHIA — Rap legend Missy Elliott and producer Terry Williams resolved their contentious copyright dispute just moments before a jury was set to be selected, concluding a prolonged legal battle over the ownership of music recorded more than 30 years ago. The settlement, which was announced in federal court Friday morning, comes amid a backdrop of dueling lawsuits concerning the authorship of early recordings. U.S. District Judge Nitza Quinones Alejandro informed a group of prospective jurors that the attorneys for both parties had come to an agreement after extensive discussions leading up to the trial. … Read more

Sérvulo & Associados Enhances Global Reach with New Partnership in Angola’s Legal Landscape

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Luanda, Angola — Sérvulo & Associados has enhanced its international legal foothold by forging a partnership with FTL Advogados, marking a significant step in its Sérvulo Latitude initiative. This collaboration is aimed at solidifying its presence in the Angolan legal market and building stronger ties with local legal experts. FTL Advogados was established in 2017 and has quickly become prominent in Luanda’s legal landscape. The firm is led by Filipa Tavares de Lima, a founding partner known for her extensive knowledge in corporate law, real estate matters, and labor transactions. Tavares de Lima is recognized … Read more