Georgia DA plans to press ahead in effort to put Trump on trial before election



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Fani Willis, the embattled Fulton County District Attorney, plans to press ahead with her goal of putting Donald Trump on trial before the November election, and intends to ask the judge presiding over the Georgia criminal case to schedule a trial date as soon as this summer , according to three people familiar with her thinking.

It’s a bold move considering the hurdles Willis faces in getting the case back on track after a two-month detour revealed embarrassing details of her personal life, damaging her credibility in the eyes of Judge Scott McAfee and leaving her politically vulnerable ahead of her own reelection bid in November.

Willis narrowly avoided being disqualified over her romantic relationship with lead prosecutor, Nathan Wade, who resigned last Friday following a blistering rebuke from McAfee, publicly questioning both Wade and Willis’s decision-making. On Wednesday McAfee granted requests from Trump and his co-defendants to seek an appeal, meaning the threat of disqualification still hangs over Willis.

Georgia Republicans continue to investigate allegations that Willis benefited financially from her relationship with Wade. A state Senate committee could use its subpoena power to uncover new information and plans to meet several more times to hear from

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GOP state attorneys push back on Biden’s proposed diversity rules for apprenticeship programs

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Biden administration plan to promote diversity and equity in workplace apprenticeship programs is facing pushback from Republican attorneys general in two dozen states who assert it amounts to race-based discrimination.

The US Department of Labor contends its proposed rewrite of the National Apprenticeship System rules — the first since 2008 — would modernize and diversify on-the-job-training programs while improving their quality and protecting new workers.

But the proposed rule change has become the latest example of political divisions over perceived fairness and opportunity in educational institutions and workplaces. While President Joe Biden and many Democratic-led states seek to require greater consideration of diversity, equity and inclusion, many Republican elected officials are seeking to eliminate such initiatives.

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports that Republican attorneys general in some two dozen states say a Biden administration’s plan to promote diversity for some jobs amounts to race-based discrimination.

“We should not let race-obsessed ideology interfere with an important and successful apprenticeship program,” Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti said in a statement on behalf of 24 states that submitted comments opposing the proposal by a Monday deadline.

The proposal drew a variety of other objections, including from

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Biden immigration policy giving temporary legal status to thousands of faces court challenge

Sype, who welcomed his friend to the US earlier this month, said the man is here to work hard on his cousin’s farm in order to provide for his family.

“It would just be such a shame for this program to be ended, as it just seems like a kind of bright light in a much larger broken immigration system,” he said.

The humanitarian parole measure is part of the Biden administration’s expansion of legal immigration pathways that temporarily allows people fleeing political and economic instability to come to the US, including after Russia invaded Ukraine.

More than 100,000 Ukrainians have been granted entry under the Biden administration’s “Uniting for Ukraine” parole program.

That program is not part of the challenge by Republican states in the Texas lawsuit.

“We have overseen the most significant expansion in legal pathways for people to come to the United States in many decades as a result of our efforts to try to incentivize intending migrants to use safe, orderly, and legal pathways to come to the United States, ” Blas Nuñez-Neto, DHS’ assistant secretary for border and immigration policy, said in May. The administration has credited these policies with helping to decrease the number

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Xponential Fitness, Inc. Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Pending: Contact The Gross Law Firm Before April 9, 2024 to Discuss Your Rights

NEW YORK, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Xponential Fitness, Inc..

Shareholders who purchased shares of XPOF during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to take part in any recovery.

CONTACT US HERE:

Xponential Fitness Loss Submission Form

CLASS PERIOD: July 26, 2021 to December 7, 2023

ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (a) Xponential had permanently closed at least 30 stores; (b) Xponential’s reported same-store sales (“SSS”) and average unit volume metrics had been misstated by excluding underperforming stores; (c) 8 out of 10 Xponential brands were losing money monthly; (d) over 50% of Xponential studios did not make a positive financial return; (e) over 60% of Xponential’s revenue was one-time and non-recurring; (f) more than 100 of the Company’s franchises were for sale at a price that was at least 75% less than their initial cost; (g) Xponential had misled many of its franchisees into opening franchises by misrepresenting the financial profile and profitability of its

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Trump appeal bond claims are not valid, New York AG office says

Former US President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he arrives at a Manhattan courthouse trial in a civil fraud case brought by state Attorney General Letitia James against him, his adult sons, the Trump Organization and others in New York City, US, October 4 , 2023.

Mike Fresh | Reuters

Donald Trump should have pledged real estate he owns as collateral against a $464 million business fraud judgment if he were “truly unable” to get an appeal bond for that amount, the New York attorney general’s office said in a court filing Wednesday.

Trump “at a minimum” should have let the courts hold those properties while he appealed, a lawyer for Attorney General Letitia James wrote.

The attorney, Dennis Fan, argued that Trump had not provided any evidence this week to support his claim that it was “impossible” to obtain an appeal bond using his real estate holdings as collateral.

“Defendants supply no documentary evidence that demonstrates precisely what real property they offered” to potential insurers, wrote Fan, in the filing to Manhattan appeals court judges.

Nor did they report “on what terms that property was offered, or precisely why “bond insurers” were unwilling to accept the assets,”

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Elvish Yadav’s lawyer reveals how the Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner got bail in Snake Venom Case, his friend also out of jail

Elvish Yadav has received bail in the Snake Venom case. Reports suggest that the Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner is already out of jail. His lawyer has now given a media statement in which he revealed how Elvish got bail in the case where bail appeared tough. The decision came a day after the NDPS act was removed from the charges levied against him. Not just Elvish, his friend Vinay, who was also arrested recently, is out on bail.

During his official statement, Elvish’s lawyer Prashant Rathi said, “The honorable court has passed the order. Elvish is granted bail at the assurance of Rs. 50,000 per two people. The proceedings are taking place and as soon as they happen, Elvish will be out of jail.”

Prashant then went on to talk about what argument he presented in court that led to Elvish’s bail. “Our argument was that there wasn’t substantial evidence against Elvish. His name was dragged in the case falsely. The main accused is also out on bail,” he shared.

Elvish’s friend is also out

Prashant further clarified that Elvish’s two friends, who were arrested after him, were also out on bail. They also had to pay a fine

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Quebec law protecting seniors from eviction may soon be extended: QS

The Legault government is looking to table Quebec Solidaire’s (QS) Bill 198, which expands the scope of the Françoise David law to better protect seniors from eviction, in the near future.

QS parliamentary leader Alexandre Leduc made the announcement on Friday. In an interview with The Canadian Press, he welcomed the outcome, which came after months of pressure.

“It’s good news,” he said. “In the current context of evictions and renovations, it’s not too much to ask.”

The law commonly, known as “Françoise David’s law” after the former QS leader, passed in 2016. It stipulates that a senior over 70 with a very low income who has lived in his or her home for more than 10 years cannot be evicted.

Last year, however, QS MNA Christine Labrie said more needed to be done to protect a greater number of senior tenants “from the savage evictions that are multiplying.”

She introduced Bill 198, “An Act to amend the Civil Code in order to ensure greater protection for senior tenants against repossession or eviction.”

The aim was to broaden the criteria to include people 65 and over who have been living in their home for at least five years.

More recently,

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How Much Is My Florida Car Accident Case Worth?

If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Florida, one of the first questions that may come to mind is: “How much is my car accident case worth?” It’s a fair question—but the truth is, every case is different. The value of your case depends on a combination of factors, from the severity of your injuries to the impact on your daily life and how strong the evidence is.

While there’s no set formula, understanding what goes into calculating a settlement can help you get a clearer picture of what to expect—and why having an experienced attorney matters.

Key Takeaways

  • Your case’s value depends on medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and long-term effects
  • Florida’s no-fault laws limit recovery unless injuries meet a certain threshold
  • Insurance companies often offer low settlements without a lawyer involved
  • Evidence like medical records, accident reports, and witness statements are critical
  • You have 2 years to file a personal injury claim in Florida

Factors That Affect the Value of a Florida Car Accident Case

Here are some of the biggest factors that influence what your case may be worth:

1. Medical Expenses

This includes past and future medical bills, rehabilitation, physical therapy, surgeries, …

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The Gross Law Firm Notifies Evolution AB (publ) Investors of a Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadline

NEW YORK, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Evolution AB (publ).

Shareholders who purchased shares of EVVTY during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to take part in any recovery.

CONTACT US HERE:

Evolution AB Loss Submission Form

CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of investors who purchased American Depositary Shares of Evolution AB between February 14, 2019 and October 25, 2023both dates inclusive.

ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) in “allowing play” from certain jurisdictions, multiple customers of Evolution AB’s were, or were deemed by regulators to be, unlicensed and/or in breach of the laws of those jurisdictions; and (2) defendants’ statements were false, as they misrepresented the extent of Evolution AB’s involvement with regulatory noncompliant customers. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

DEADLINE: March 25, 2024 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/evolution-ab-loss-submission-form/?id=72080&from=4

NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS:

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Media Freedom Act: a new bill to protect EU journalist and press freedom | News

Under the new law, adopted by 464 votes in favor to 92 against and 65 abstentions, member states will be obliged to protect media independence and all forms of intervention in editorial decisions will be prohibited.

Protecting journalists’ work

Authorities will be prohibited from pressing journalists and editors to disclose their sources, including by detaining them, sanctions, office searches, or by installing intrusive surveillance software on their electronic devices.

Parliament added sizeable safeguards to allow the use of spyware, which will be possible only on a case-by-case basis and subject to authorization by a judicial authority investigating serious crimes punishable by a custodial sentence. Even in these cases, subjects will have the right to be informed after the surveillance has occurred and will be able to challenge it in court.

Editorial independence of public media

To prevent public media outlets from being used for political purposes, their heads and board members should be selected through transparent and non-discriminatory procedures for quite long terms of office. It will not be possible to dismiss them before their contract ends, unless they no longer meet the professional criteria.

Public media will have to be financed using transparent and objective procedures, and the funding

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