Slashes

Trump Secures 10-Day Extension in Hush Money Case as Appeals Court Slashes Fraud Trial Bond

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NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has been granted a 10-day extension to secure a portion of the $464 million bond he has been ordered to post in his New York civil fraud case. The appeals court ruling comes as the Republican presidential candidate has faced difficulty in paying the full amount by the original deadline. Despite claiming to be worth billions of dollars, with much of his wealth tied to the Trump Organization and his real estate holdings, Trump has struggled to come up with the money. The original judgment against Trump … Read more

EU Slashes Scope of Corporate Sustainability Law, Drawing Criticism for Neglecting Human Rights and Environmental Concerns

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BRUSSELS – The European Union (EU) has come under criticism from environmental campaigners after member states approved a revised corporate sustainability directive that has significantly reduced the scope of laws designed to hold companies accountable for human rights abuse and environmental harm in their supply chains. The directive, which was first agreed upon in December, was nearly scuttled when a minor coalition partner in the German government withdrew support. However, after a month-long search for compromise and further lobbying from France and Italy, the directive was approved on Friday. The Belgian government, which currently holds … Read more

Federal Judge Slashes $110 Million Medical Malpractice Award to $10 Million: Minnesota Case

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – A federal judge has reduced a $110 million jury award in a medical malpractice case to $10 million, calling the original amount “shockingly excessive.” The ruling came in the case of Anuj Thapa, a college student who suffered a serious injury during a soccer match. In May 2022, a Minneapolis federal jury awarded Thapa $111.3 million in damages, including $110 million for pain and suffering, marking the largest award of its kind in Minnesota. The jury determined that negligent care following the injury had caused Thapa extreme pain and permanent disability. The … Read more