Warren County ESC Prevails as Court Grants Injunction, Securing Victory in Lawsuit Against State

FRANKLIN, Ohio – A court has granted an injunction in favor of Warren County Educational Service Center (ESC) in its lawsuit against the state. The ruling comes after the ESC filed a lawsuit opposing a new law that affects their funding. The ESC is a school district service provider for 10 local schools in the county. The lawsuit centered around a law that changed how the ESC calculates its funding in relation to the number of students enrolled in online and in-person classes. The ESC argued that the law resulted in a significant cut in … Read more

Trump’s Lawyers Face Hurdles in Securing Bond to Challenge $464 Million Fraud Case Judgment

New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers are facing difficulties in securing a bond to pause a judge’s ruling in a New York civil fraud case. They have filed a request with an appeals court to stay the judgment while Trump challenges it. The judgment, totaling $464 million with accrued interest, was deemed “grossly disproportional” by Trump’s legal team. They argue that the bond requirement, which would approach $1 billion, is unprecedented and unlikely to be fulfilled by any bonding company. According to the lawyers representing Trump, very few bonding companies would consider … Read more

Innovative Attorney Tara Sutton Shines in Mass Tort Litigation, Securing Historic Settlements and Fighting for Justice

Minneapolis, Minnesota – Tara Sutton, a partner at Robins Kaplan in Minneapolis, has established herself as an accomplished mass tort litigator. With a background in high-profile cases against Big Tobacco, she now leads the firm’s Mass Tort Group. Sutton’s dedication and legal expertise have led to significant victories in her career. One such victory occurred in 1998 when Sutton was part of a trial team representing the State of Minnesota and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota in the Big Tobacco litigation. The team successfully alleged antitrust and consumer fraud claims against cigarette makers … Read more

Senate Unveils Bipartisan Immigration and Asylum Bill – Tougher Measures Aimed at Securing Borders and Providing Aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan

Washington, DC – Senators unveiled a long-awaited bipartisan agreement on Sunday that aims to impose stricter immigration and asylum laws. The $118 billion package includes provisions designed to address the surge in border crossings and to reform the overwhelmed asylum system. Additionally, the agreement provides critical aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, with Republicans insisting on tying such support to significant immigration restrictions. If passed, this bill would represent the most significant border security and migration overhaul in decades. The proposed legislation would raise the bar for granting asylum, facilitate the deportation of those who … Read more