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Home Daily News RICO billing conspiracy by law firms ‘hoodwinked’… Law Firms RICO billing conspiracy by law firms ‘hoodwinked’ courts, Ford alleges in suit seeking $300M By Debra Cassens Weiss May 22, 2025, 2:45 pm CDT A closeup of the Ford sign is seen outside a Ford dealership store in Sunnyvale, California, in May 2022. (Photo from Shutterstock) Three California law firms are part of a racketeering conspiracy that “ingeniously” inflated fee requests in lemon law litigation by spreading their fraudulent billing across thousands of cases against many car makers, according to a $300 million lawsuit filed Wednesday by the…

Sharjah’s east coast has quietly been gaining momentum as a scenic spot for a weekend escape from the city. Let us plan your perfect itinerary…9am: Begin your adventure at Al Rafisah DamYou can kickstart the fun before you reach the heart of Khorfakkan by stopping off at Al Rafisah Dam. About 10 minutes outside of the central area, this picturesque enclave has existed since the 1980s but has been recently redeveloped to make it more tourist-friendly. As such, you can now enjoy walks, hikes and kayaking around the serene lake. For stretching views, enjoy a short climb up the side…

James WaterhouseBBC Ukraine correspondentJaroslav Lukiv and Jemma CrewReutersA resident looks at an apartment building that was damaged in a Russian drone strike on KyivRussia has intensified strikes on Ukraine, with the highest number of drones and missiles launched in a single night yet.At least 12 people, including three children, were killed and dozens injured, Ukrainian officials said.The attack was the second large-scale assault on the country in 48 hours, coming a day after the Ukrainian capital Kyiv suffered one of the heaviest assaults since the start of the Russian invasion. Saturday’s overnight strikes come as Russia ignores calls for a…

An Ontario man who was arrested in the Dominican Republic over accusations of smuggling drugs is recounting his 71-day ordeal in the Caribbean country.David Bennett, 57, returned home to Burlington on May 16 after weeks of intense lobbying by the Canadian government officials and others, led by his wife Jane Wilcox, saw his charges withdrawn. The couple had spent a week at a resort with two friends and were on their way home on March 7 when Bennett was denied entry at the automated customs gate at the Punta Cana airport and taken to an interrogation room.The two were shown a photo of a bag they…

The Supreme Court on Thursday morning left in place a ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court rejecting an effort by a Catholic virtual charter school to become the country’s first religious charter school. In an unsigned one-sentence order, the justices indicated that, with Justice Amy Coney Barrett recused from the case, they had divided 4-4. The order did not indicate how any of the justices voted. That tie means the state supreme court’s opinion remains good law, although it is binding only in Oklahoma and does not have nationwide effect.  Barrett did not state why she did not participate in…

Home Daily News Cadwalader plans to do this to satisfy pro… Law Firms Cadwalader plans to do this to satisfy pro bono deal with Trump By Debra Cassens Weiss May 22, 2025, 3:07 pm CDT Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft plans to ask Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez in New York if he needs free legal help defending convictions on appeal or handling other matters. (Photo from Shutterstock) Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft plans to ask Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez in New York if he needs free legal help defending convictions on appeal or handling other matters. The law firm thinks…

An all-inclusive weekend of sun, food, and fun…The What’s On Lock In is back, and this time it’s taking over the stunning Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort in Ras Al Khaimah on Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15 for an exclusive two-day escape you won’t want to miss.What’s a Lock In?If you’ve never been to a Lock In, here’s the magic: for just Dhs899 per couple, you’ll unlock a curated staycation experience that includes all your meals, drinks, entertainment, and access to everything we’ve planned.You’ll check in on Saturday, explore a welcome lounge full of hand-picked brands and pop-ups,…

Lewis AdamsBBC News, EssexNCAJay Emmanuel-Thomas is awaiting sentence for importing cannabis into the UKAs a footballer, Jay Emmanuel-Thomas seemed destined for greatness. But a drug-smuggling conviction has left his career and reputation in tatters. How did things unravel so dramatically for a player once tipped for the top?Hailed by legendary Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger as a footballer who could “play anywhere”, Emmanuel-Thomas was marked out early on as having elite potential.Imposing, technically gifted and surprisingly agile, the striker appeared to have the world at his feet.But a career that promised so much at Arsenal faltered and saw him spend years…

Russia attacked Ukraine’s capital Kyiv early on Saturday with drones and missiles, triggering fires, strewing debris in districts throughout the city and injuring at least eight people, the city’s mayor said.Reuters witnesses saw and heard successive waves of drones flying over Kyiv, and a series of explosions jolted the city.Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said two residents had required hospital treatment and that air defence units were in action.Pictures posted online showed smoke billowing from the top of one block of apartments and flames leaping from part of another as emergency crews trained water on it. An orange-red glow lit up…

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the fraud conviction of a Philadelphia-area government contractor. Stamatios Kousisis was found guilty, along with Alpha Painting and Construction, after they failed to comply with a contract provision intended to promote diversity. Prosecutors insisted that federal wire fraud laws apply equally to cases in which the defendant uses deception to enter into a transaction that doesn’t harm the victim financially. On Thursday, the justices agreed.  The court in recent years has resisted what it sees as the federal government’s overly expansive readings of federal fraud laws, so Thursday’s decision was a relatively rare victory…