Rejects

Saudi Arabia’s ‘Gigaproject’ Rejects Former CEO’s Settlement in $120 Million Legal Battle

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — In a high-stakes legal battle, a former CEO’s attempt to settle a $120 million lawsuit against a major Saudi Arabian ‘gigaproject’ has been dismissed, sources revealed on Thursday. Known as one of the most ambitious development ventures in the kingdom, the project’s rejection of the settlement proposal underscores the complexity of the disputes shadowing its execution. The lawsuit springs from accusations against the ex-chief executive, who claims wrongful termination and financial discrepancies tied to the project’s management. These claims have been firmly denied by the project authorities, who argue that the … Read more

Federal Judge Rejects ACLU’s Request to Halt Deportations Under 1798 Law Amid Concerns of Due Process

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WASHINGTON — A U.S. District Court judge on Thursday refused an emergency injunction to halt the immediate deportation of alleged members of a Venezuelan gang, underscoring the limited authority of the court following a recent Supreme Court decision. Judge James Boasberg of the District Court for Washington, D.C., highlighted his inability to take action regarding the deportation under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, a law recently utilized by the Trump administration against the suspected gang members. During the hearing, Boasberg stated, “I’m sympathetic to your conundrum, but I don’t think I have the power to … Read more

Georgia Jury Awards $4.2 Million to Elderly Woman After Neighbor’s Dog Attack, Rejects Insurer’s $150,000 Offer

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Jonesboro, Georgia — A Clayton County State Court jury awarded more than $4.2 million to an 82-year-old woman who endured severe injuries following a dog attack in 2020. The substantial compensation was awarded last week after the insurance company involved initially offered only $150,000 for her pain and suffering, and future medical treatments. Earnestine Shaw, the plaintiff, suffered the attack by a 130-pound mastiff belonging to her neighbor, Aaron Smith. She was on her own property in Jonesboro when the unrestrained and unleashed dog entered her yard. The mastiff’s forceful interaction led to Shaw being … Read more

Union Leader Rejects Mediation Offer Amid Intercity Transit Contract Negotiations, Urges Direct Resolution

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In a recent update from the ongoing labor negotiations, a union representing several workers of Intercity Transit, including bus operators, dial-a-lift dispatchers, and customer care representatives, is on the brink of entering mediation. The lawyer for Intercity Transit, identified as Jonathan Lee from Summit Law, proposed the mediation during their latest bargaining session, according to union spokesperson Michael Cornelius. However, Cornelius, who is also an international vice president of the Amalgamated Transit Union, expressed reservations about this move. The negotiations, which started back in November 2024, have continued under the terms of the previous contract, … Read more