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UK’s Legatus Launches as a Groundbreaking One-Stop Shop for Litigation Funding, Insurance, and Legal Services

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London, UK — A pioneering business model has emerged in the UK’s legal sector with the establishment of Legatus Holdings Limited, a company that is revolutionizing the way litigation cases are managed and funded. Legatus, which includes Asertis alongside other subsidiaries like KP Law and an insurance management firm, is set to streamline the litigation process by incorporating a full spectrum of related services under one umbrella. This innovative setup was orchestrated by Philip Holden, the CEO at Legatus and former general counsel of Asertis. The restructuring aims to enhance the efficiency of legal financing … Read more

Omaha Jury Acquits Man in High-Profile Smoke Shop Shooting Case

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OMAHA, Neb. — An Omaha jury has acquitted a man accused of a shooting at a local smoke shop that left another man critically injured. The incident, which occurred at the 402 Smoke Shop located near 108th and Emmet streets several months ago, involved two individuals who entered a dispute leading to the shooting. Traveion Green, who faced charges of first-degree assault and the use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony, was found not guilty on all accounts. The case drew significant attention due to the sudden and violent nature of the altercation … Read more

Cayuga Nation’s $15 Million Racketeering Lawsuit Against Local Smoke Shop Set for Jury Trial

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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – A federal racketeering lawsuit involving the Cayuga Nation and a local smoke shop, Pipekeepers, is set to go to trial in Syracuse this coming September. The case, presided over by Judge Brenda K. Sannes of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York, hinges on allegations that the smoke shop, operated by Dusty Parker and owned by Paul Meyer, has negatively impacted the nation’s business to the tune of $15 million. The lawsuit, initiated in February 2022, claims that Pipekeepers, located on Route 90 in Montezuma, has been conducting … Read more

Heartwarming ‘Shop With A Cop’ Events Brighten Holidays for Children Across Mid-Ohio Valley

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VIENNA, W.Va. — This past weekend, Vienna, along with neighboring towns in the Mid-Ohio Valley, transformed into a festive shopping spree for children during the annual Shop With A Cop events. These shopping excursions, hosted by various local police departments, aimed to strengthen community ties and provide support to underprivileged children during the holiday season. In Vienna and Parkersburg, the effort was spearheaded by the Fraternal Order of Police Blennerhassett Lodge 79, which organized these events at two major shopping locations. According to volunteer Laurea Ellis, the initiative aimed to foster a positive perception of … Read more