Settlements

US Reverses Trump Policy, Declares New Israeli Settlements in Palestine Illegal

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BUENOS AIRES – The United States has declared that new Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories are illegal, reversing the policy set forth by former President Donald Trump. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed disappointment over the announcement made by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, stating that the construction of over 3,300 new Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank goes against the goal of achieving lasting peace. Blinken emphasized that the international community, including both Democratic and Republican administrations, views new settlements as counterproductive and inconsistent with international law. This starkly contrasts with … Read more

Controversial Decision: U.S. Criticizes Israel’s Recent West Bank Settlements as Contradicting International Law

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The United States stated on Tuesday that Israel’s plans to construct new settlements in the West Bank are “inconsistent” with international law. This announcement comes amidst ongoing Israeli-Palestinian tensions and efforts to revive peace talks in the region. The US government’s position was conveyed by State Department spokesman Ned Price. He emphasized that President Joe Biden’s administration is committed to a two-state solution that would establish an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel. Price reiterated that the construction of Israeli settlements in the occupied territories, including the West Bank, hampers progress towards a peaceful resolution. This … Read more

Mass Torts Settlements Embrace Digital Payments, PayPal Preferred by Class Members

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Charleston, South Carolina – In a dramatic shift, an increasing number of class members and plaintiffs involved in class action and mass tort settlements are opting for digital payments instead of traditional check payments. According to a recent report titled “Digital Payments in Class Actions and Mass Torts,” 170 settlements in 2022 utilized digital payment methods, compared to only two settlements in 2019. The report analyzed 267 settlements from 2019 to 2022, which were distributed by Digital Disbursements, a subsidiary of Western Alliance Bank. Jeff Richardson, the co-founder and CEO of Digital Disbursements, highlighted the … Read more

Judge Criticizes Lack of Diversity in Juul Settlements as $150 Million in Attorney Fees Move Forward

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge in California has granted approval for up to $150 million in attorney fees to move forward in settlements involving Juul Labs. The settlements include a $255 million class action settlement on behalf of consumers. U.S. District Judge William Orrick approved $76.5 million in fees in the class action and accepted the recommendation of a fee committee allocating common benefit funds. However, Orrick expressed concern over the lack of diversity among the lawyers involved in the Juul cases, noting that none of the 62 plaintiffs’ firms had a Black … Read more