New York approves an overdue state budget, which includes funding for Attorney General Letitia James’ legal defense.
It’s official. Both chambers of the state legislature have approved Governor Kathy Hochul’s extensive state budget package, totaling $254 billion. After a vigorous debate, lawmakers cast their final votes on Thursday evening. This discussion highlighted concerns about a provision suggesting that taxpayers might need to cover legal expenses for Attorney General Leticia James. State Senator […]
New York private special education school iBrain faces $800K in legal fees due to claims of sexual harassment and health violations.
Private special education institutions on the Upper East Side face allegations of avoiding a bill totaling $800,000 meant for protecting against sexual harassment claims and health violations. This has sparked a new lawsuit. The founders point fingers at the city’s Department of Education, claiming their financial troubles stem from the $6 million owed to them […]
Jonathan Turley Discusses the Irony in Letitia James’ Legal Defense
On Thursday, GWU Law Professor Jonathan Turley appeared on Fox Business, suggesting that there should be “breath-taking sarcasm” in the legal defense of New York Attorney General Letitia James. Federal authorities are currently investigating her for allegedly forging mortgage documents. During his appearance on “Editing the Evening,” Turley highlighted what he sees as a glaring […]
Trump administration withdraws $2.2 billion in federal funds from Harvard amid legal dispute over campus antisemitism
Trump Administration Cancels $2.2 Billion Grant to Harvard WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has decided to cancel a $2.2 billion grant intended for Harvard amid an ongoing legal dispute regarding the Ivy League institution’s handling of anti-Semitism, as indicated by a senior White House official. Michelle Bulls, who oversees Foreign Studies at the National Institutes […]
Trump’s legal approach: If you can’t succeed in court, intimidate the judge.
Trump’s Controversial Approach to the Judiciary Former President Trump’s connection to the judiciary is complicated, to say the least. It seems to stem from a rather dubious approach championed by the infamous Roy Cohn. Cohn’s attitude toward the law often disregarded its principles. When his associates would tell him that the law was not on […]
States with Democratic leadership take legal action against the Trump administration regarding funds for electric vehicle charging stations.
The Blue State coalition filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Wednesday after it ceased a federally funded initiative. The District of Columbia, along with 16 states, including California, Colorado, and Washington, is challenging actions that threaten the Federal Highway Administration’s $5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. In January, President Trump […]
Eliminate the taxpayer-funded legal support fund for Letitia James
Wow, what a situation! State lawmakers have quietly included measures in a crucial budget bill that might help Attorney General Letitia James as she faces federal investigations. The proposed $10 million Criminal Defense Disaster Slash Fund looks fine on the surface. Any state employee who finds themselves in federal legal troubles, like subpoenas, can claim […]
New York taxpayers might have to pay for Letitia James’ legal expenses.
The wording in the new budget bill, set to be voted on late Wednesday, means New York taxpayers might end up covering the legal expenses for Attorney General Letitia James in a fraud case initiated by the Trump administration. Last week, Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, put forward a proposed budget of $254 billion, and […]
Taxpayers might have to cover Tish James’ legal expenses.
Taxpayers might have to cover costs linked to suspected fraudulent real estate dealings uncovered during a Justice Department investigation, according to reports. The New York Operations Budget Bill contains provisions that suggest certain state officials could tap into a $10 million fund to pay for “reasonable legal fees and costs” associated with an investigation initiated […]
Piprahwa gemstone auction paused due to legal concerns from India
Postponement of Sotheby’s Auction of Buddha-Related Gems Auction House Sotheby’s has decided to delay the auction of a significant collection of gems associated with Buddha’s remains after the Indian government threatened legal action, urging the return of these items. The auction, which was set to take place in Hong Kong, featured a collection dubbed the […]