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In Battle Against Far-Right Extremists, an Old Strategy Reemerges: Bankrupt Them

A federal lawsuit filed last month seeking monetary damages from two far-right groups, the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers, and their senior members linked to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot was designed with an ambitious goal in mind: to impinge on their …

'Hannity' on Biden's failure to deliver key campaign promises

Sean Hannity blasts President Biden for failing on campaign promises and says he 'rarely works a full week' This is a rush transcript from "Hannity," January 17, 2022. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated. TUCKER …

On MLK Day, Yellen says US economy 'has never worked fairly' for Black Americans

The U.S. economy has "never worked fairly" for Black Americans or any person of color, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a Monday speech, joining a cadre of national leaders who used Martin Luther King Jr. Day to acknowledge racial …

Op-Ed: The Liberating Power of Hope

State Sen. Kevin Parker With the national debate about voter rights making daily headline news, I cannot help but take a more than casual moment in contemplating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on his 91st birthday. Now more than ever as …

A New Vision

This article has been updated since it first appeared in print. The vision of a slavery museum in Virginia was originally floated nearly 30 years ago, in 1993, by then-Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, a native son of Richmond and an iconic figure as America’s first …

Federal suit targeting Jan. 6 extremist groups goes for the jugular: Their finances

A federal lawsuit filed last month seeking monetary damages from two far-right groups, the Proud Boys and the Oath Keepers, and their senior members linked to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot was designed with an ambitious goal in mind: to impinge on their …

Bitcoin millionaires are moving to Puerto Rico for lower taxes and island living

In March 2021, crypto entrepreneur and investor David Johnston moved his parents, wife, three daughters, and company with him to Puerto Rico. The 36-year-old, who has been involved in the crypto ecosystem since 2012, says the decision to relocate from …

Proud Boys, Oath Keepers sued by District of Columbia over Jan. 6 Capitol attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — The District of Columbia has filed a civil lawsuit seeking harsh financial penalties against far-right groups Proud Boys and Oath Keepers over their role in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol by supporters of former President Donald …

‘2022 could be the year of financial reckoning’: Bankruptcy cases fell dramatically in 2021, but new challenges await

The pandemic keeps grinding on, and the number of bankruptcies keep plummeting — at least for now. Consumers who were over their head in debt and distressed businesses submitted 434,540 bankruptcy filings through September, according to a report on the …

Del., Md. Share In $1.85-Billion Student Loan Settlement

A settlement with one of the nation’s largest student loan servicers is expected to result in payments going directly to borrowers in many states, including Delaware and Maryland. Navient has reached a settlement in a case that involved allegations of …

Entire Keightley & Ashner Team to Join The Wagner Law Group

The entire team from Keightley & Ashner, the nation’s premier PBGC-focused law firm, will be joining The Wagner Law Group’s Washington, D.C. office. BOSTON, MA, USA, January 12, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Marcia Wagner, the Managing Director …

Navient settlement: Will my student loans be forgiven?

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Student loan processor Navient, soon to give up its management of federal loans to Maximus, will have to cancel $1.7 billion in student loans and pay the states whose attorneys general sued them for a collective $145 million. The big …

D.C. Attorney General Suing Proud Boys And Oath Keepers

Photo: Twitter D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine on Tuesday sued the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, two right-wing extremist groups whose members are accused of taking an active role in the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol. Speaking outside the Capitol, …

Louisiana seeks gov. money to plug thousands of orphan wells

NEW ORLEANS, La. (AP) — Louisiana is home to 4,605 orphan oil and gas wells, some of them threatening the environment, and now plans to ask the federal government for a Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act grant to help pay the estimated $401.7 million …

At 3:59 p.m. he was on a plane to Florida; 2 minutes later, it crashed into the Potomac River

It was a snowy afternoon in 1982 when a plane taking off stalled mid-air during and began hurtling towards the Potomac. WASHINGTON — It was snowing when Joe Stiley woke up on the fateful morning of Jan. 13, 1982.  He knew he had to fly to Florida for work …

D.C. attorney general sues Proud Boys and Oath Keepers over Jan. 6 attack

In this Jan. 6, 2021, photo, rioters, including Dominic Pezzola, center with beard, are confronted by U.S. Capitol Police officers outside the Senate Chamber inside the Capitol in Washington. The Proud Boys and Oath Keepers make up a fraction of the more …

D.C. is using an anti-KKK law to sue the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers over Jan. 6 damages

Racine’s suit includes both Proud Boys International LLC and Oath Keepers, plus dozens of their members, most of whom are already facing federal charges for the crimes they committed on Jan. 6. It’s not the first such lawsuit: Both Rep. Bennie Thompson—who …

D.C. infrastructure firm files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Attorney General Bonta Takes Legal Action Against Sham Health Care Sharing Ministry

Files lawsuit against Aliera and the Moses Family, the owners and operators of Sharity OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a lawsuit against The Aliera Companies (Aliera) and the Moses family – the family that founded Sharity …

CCHR: Webinar to Offer Natural Alternatives to Dangerous Psychotropic Drugging

This complimentary webinar, designed for healthcare professionals, will offer advice and natural alternatives to the prescribing of psychotropic drugs. CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Florida …

Weiner & Lasky Suggest GA Trump Plea Deal No Jail for not Running Again--Named H2 by OpEdNews

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NOTE by Weiner and Lasky: We are not saying the Prosecutor has offered this. We are suggesting it as a proposal, a concept fully appropriate to suggest and discuss. Many cable …

American College of Tax Counsel Files Amicus Brief with Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts

Tax lawyer’s association filed “friend of the court” brief urging Massachusetts high court to preserve limits on state’s ability to tax nonresident taxpayers ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American …

Landtec Surveying, Inc. Names David Zide as President and Daniel Snyder as Vice-President

Highly accomplished Individuals with Proven Track Records in Florida’s Land Surveying and Real-Estate Industries DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Landtec Surveying, Inc. today announced that the …

MaxVal and Baker McKenzie Partner to Extend Symphony IP Management System into Law Firms

The partnership will enable Baker McKenzie to increase internal efficiencies while providing next-generation service levels to its clients LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MaxVal Group, Inc. (“MaxVal …

MaxVal and Baker McKenzie Partner to Extend Symphony IP Management System into Law Firms

The partnership will enable Baker McKenzie to increase internal efficiencies while providing next-generation service levels to its clients LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MaxVal Group, Inc. (“MaxVal …

MaxVal and Baker McKenzie Partner to Extend Symphony IP Management System into Law Firms

The partnership will enable Baker McKenzie to increase internal efficiencies while providing next-generation service levels to its clients LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MaxVal Group, Inc. (“MaxVal …

Cabinet Makeover Kit Provider Cinch Kit Announces Name Change to Qwikkit

Headquartered in Houston, Qwikkit is a leading provider of cabinet makeover kits and ranks #1 on INC 5000 list for fastest-growing manufacturing firms in Texas. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cinch Kit, a …

PLUSnxt Unveils PLUS Accelerator, Complete Control of RelativityOne Environment with Expert Support

PLUS Accelerator facilitates eDiscovery self-reliance with PLUSnxt’s guided expertise and partnership. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PLUSnxt, leading Electronic Discovery Services and Solutions …

MaxVal and Baker McKenzie Partner to Extend Symphony IP Management System into Law Firms

The partnership will enable Baker McKenzie to increase internal efficiencies while providing next-generation service levels to its clients LOS ALTOS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MaxVal Group, Inc. (“MaxVal …

Alaska Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges a Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma Anywhere in Alaska or Their Family to Call ...

ANCHORAGE , ALASKA , USA, January 18, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the Alaska Mesothelioma Victims Center, "We are urging a Navy Veteran who has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Homer, Palmer, …

CCHR Launches Mental Health Rights Policy to Prevent Patient Torture

In the wake of UN and WHO reports against “psychological torture” in mental health facilities, CCHR urges repeal of forced institutionalization and treatment LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 18, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Citizens …

Zeidler Group Reveals Organisational Restructuring and New Heads of Divisions.

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 18, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zeidler Group has announced its updated leadership and organisational restructuring, connecting the firm’s wide-ranging suite of legal, regulatory compliance and data capabilities to …

The Advocate Recommends Attorney Erik Karst of Karst von Oiste to A Navy Veteran with Recently Diagnosed Mesothelioma in ...

ATLANTA , GEORGIA , USA, January 18, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Georgia US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate is urging a Navy Veteran with recently diagnosed mesothelioma in Atlanta, Athens, Columbus, Macon, Savannah or anywhere in Georgia …

National Investor Fraud Law Firm KlaymanToskes Investigates FINRA Arbitration Claims on Behalf of Nikola Investors

in Light of the Electric Car Maker’s $125M Settlement with the SEC to Resolve Fraud Charges BOCA RATON, FLORIDA, UNITES STATES, January 18, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National investor fraud law firm KlaymanToskes (“KT”) is investigating FINRA …

Private Investigator Finds Missing Person of Over 20 Years—Just Minutes After Commencing Their Search

A grandmother's struggle of over 20 years to find her granddaughter ends just 20 minutes after hiring this private investigator. FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Missing and Unidentified Person …

Lynch LLP Delivers Patent Applications that Get It Right the First Time

A quick review of “Indivior UK v. Dr. Reddy’s Labs” shows how time, money, and strategy can be saved by paying attention to detail. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Getting your patent …

Alcogal Promotes Three Experienced Professionals as Partners

Alcogal is pleased to announce that it has incorporated Patricia Cordero, Rita de la Guardia and Rafael Marquínez as partners of the firm. PANAMA, PANAMA, January 17, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (Alcogal) is …

HOW TO INCORPORATE A COMPANY IN PANAMA

Incorporating a company in Panama is very simple and can be useful to facilitate local or foreign operations and investment processes. PANAMA, PANAMA, January 17, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a new post in Focus by Alcogal, Cristina de Alba …

New Lead Generation Services Launched By Bespoke Leads

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 17, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Lead generation services launched by Bespoke Leads. These services are now available via the company website. SEO SEO is a long term investment however the benefits can be …