Seizure

Decade-Long Battle Ends in Victory: Retired Collector Wins $500,000 After Wrongful Arrest and Gun Seizure

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Brooklyn, NY – After a nearly decade-long legal battle following what was determined to be a wrongful arrest, Carl Semencic, a 73-year-old former Franklin Square resident and retired luxury wine seller, has been awarded $500,000 by a federal jury. The verdict was the culmination of years of litigation that included a multitude of legal hurdles, including the death of the presiding judge and the destruction of a prized gun collection. Semencic, who has a doctorate in anthropology and has authored several books on fighting dog breeds, expressed that his intention in pursuing the lawsuit was … Read more

Gucci Intensifies Legal Action Against Lord & Taylor, Seeks Court-Ordered Seizure of Counterfeit Goods

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New York — Luxury fashion giant Gucci America, Inc. has escalated its legal actions against retailer Lord & Taylor Ecomm LLC, seeking a court’s assistance to enforce a judgment over alleged counterfeit sales. Gucci claims that despite a court order, Lord & Taylor has not ceased possessing or selling fake Gucci items, prompting the high-end brand to request a motion for civil contempt in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The legal confrontation began in November 2023 when Gucci filed a lawsuit against Lord & Taylor, alleging that the retailer … Read more

Judge Approves Seizure of Papouloglou Property Following Legal Proceedings

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A New York judge has issued a consent order for the seizure of a property owned by the Papoulglou family, marking a significant move in a lengthy legal dispute involving alleged financial misconduct. The legal proceedings stem from accusations that the Papoulglou family misappropriated funds during their administration of several investment funds. The family, known for their extensive real estate holdings across the state, has faced scrutiny over these allegations for the past three years. Under the terms of the recent court order, the specific property in question, located in the upscale neighborhood of Manhattan, … Read more

Cross-Border Legal Battle: Massachusetts Court Debates Authority in New Hampshire Phone Seizure Case

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BOSTON — A legal quandary involving the authority of a Massachusetts police officer who seized a cellphone in New Hampshire has reached the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, putting state jurisdiction at the forefront of a complex legal debate. The case, arising from a 2019 home invasion in Lowell, Massachusetts, challenges the geographical limits of police powers and seeks to clarify which state law governs cross-border police actions. Michael McCarthy, a resident of Nashua, New Hampshire, faces charges in Massachusetts, but his case hinges on the legality of a warrantless seizure of his mobile phone by … Read more