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Trump guilty verdict: the fallout for US democracy

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Sonntag, Juni 2, 2024

But there is something to be said for a justice system that is prepared to put a former president on trial.

Key Points: 
  • But there is something to be said for a justice system that is prepared to put a former president on trial.
  • Former president Trump was found guilty of all thirty-four charges relating to falsifying business records to conceal a hush-money payment made to former porn star Stormy Daniels.
  • He is the first former president to be found guilty of criminal charges.

Voters’ response

  • This is a slight fall on the 89% of Republican voters that said they would vote for Trump in a YouGov poll at the start of the trial.
  • Only time will tell whether the guilty verdict will have a further impact on Trump’s support.
  • What is perplexing is not that Trump has been found guilty of the charges but that he continues to attract support in the polls.
  • European leaders are likely to be more focused on any action Trump takes concerning the war in Ukraine and the US continued commitment to Nato.

What happens next

Lawsuit: Canadian Seafood Company Lied To Conduct Illegal Fishing Activities That Damage U.S. Ecosystems

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Dienstag, Mai 14, 2024

NEW YORK, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a legal filing unsealed in New York City, the Canadian seafood company Cooke, Inc. is alleged to have engaged in a years-long scheme to violate the Jones Act and the American Fisheries Act (AFA), laws designed to protect American commercial fishing and other maritime activities. The penalties involved likely exceed several hundred million dollars and could exceed several billion dollars.

Key Points: 
  • "As the lawsuit alleges, Cooke and its co-conspirators are taking fish they have no legal right to catch, and they lied to the federal government about it."
  • Mr. DeMay was recently named Litigator of the Week by American Lawyer for securing a $101 million jury verdict against Walmart.
  • The lawsuit is an attempt to hold the $4 billion company to account for a brazen disregard of these laws.
  • At its core, the suit alleges that as a foreign-owned company, New Brunswick, Canada-based Cooke violates the AFA requirement that fishing vessels be controlled by U.S. interests.

Axon reports Q1 2024 revenue of $461 million, up 34% year over year, raises outlook

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Montag, Mai 6, 2024

Axon Cloud & Services revenue of $176 million grew 52% year over year, more than doubling over the last two years.

Key Points: 
  • Axon Cloud & Services revenue of $176 million grew 52% year over year, more than doubling over the last two years.
  • Sensors & Other revenue of $106 million grew 14% year over year driven by adoption of Axon Body 4.
  • Looking ahead, we aim to deliver improved financial performance and are increasing our revenue and Adjusted EBITDA expectations for the year.
  • In April, we hosted our ninth annual user conference, combining our long-running Axon Accelerate and second annual TASERCON into one main event — Axon Week.

Plano Criminal Defense Law Firm Announces Hiring of Two Senior Associate Attorneys

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Donnerstag, Mai 2, 2024

PLANO, Texas, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Crowder Law Firm proudly welcomes two distinguished legal professionals, Mr. Michael Hawk, and J. Bailey McShane IV, to its esteemed team of respected attorneys. Joining a renowned criminal defense law firm that has obtained over 300 acquittals and not-guilty verdicts for clients, the team could not be more delighted to welcome these new attorneys as worthy additions to our staff.

Key Points: 
  • PLANO, Texas, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Crowder Law Firm proudly welcomes two distinguished legal professionals, Mr. Michael Hawk, and J. Bailey McShane IV, to its esteemed team of respected attorneys.
  • Joining a renowned criminal defense law firm that has obtained over 300 acquittals and not-guilty verdicts for clients, the team could not be more delighted to welcome these new attorneys as worthy additions to our staff.
  • Mr. Hawk joins the firm with 28 years of experience in both state and federal criminal defense cases.
  • With his multifaceted understanding of criminal law, Mr. McShane has successfully handled hundreds of criminal cases, ranging from DWI and theft to aggravated felonies and sex crimes.

Secure Borders, Secure America: 87% of Americans favor AFP's Four Pillars on Immigration and Border Security

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Montag, April 29, 2024

Among key findings, the survey highlighted that 57% of Americans believe that border reform is more important than anything else Congress could address today.

Key Points: 
  • Among key findings, the survey highlighted that 57% of Americans believe that border reform is more important than anything else Congress could address today.
  • The survey suggests that Americans want Congress to take urgent action on commonsense fixes, including constructing more border wall, improving conditions for border patrol agents, and increasing security personnel.
  • The survey found that 69% of Americans say that a candidate supporting the Four Pillars approach is more likely to have their vote.
  • "The survey shows that 87% of Americans favor a Four Pillars approach to addressing border security and visa reform", said Miranda Melvin, Federal Strategist Director for AFP.

Genco Shipping & Trading Limited Files Definitive Proxy Materials and Mails Letter to Shareholders

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Dienstag, April 16, 2024

NEW YORK, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE: GNK) (“Genco” or the “Company”), the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, today announced that it has filed its definitive proxy materials with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in connection with the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “2024 Annual Meeting”), scheduled to be held on May 23, 2024. Shareholders of record as of March 28, 2024, will be entitled to vote at the meeting.

Key Points: 
  • The Genco Board unanimously concluded that he would not be additive to our already strong, focused and experienced Board.
  • The full text of the letter follows:
    We are reaching out because we want your vote “FOR" Genco’s director nominees at the upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
  • Through our Comprehensive Value Strategy, we have distributed sizeable dividends to shareholders, significantly reduced our debt and grown and modernized our fleet.
  • At the same time, we have taken important steps to uniquely position Genco to drive returns through volatile drybulk shipping market cycles.

How Trump is using courtroom machinations to his political advantage

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Freitag, April 19, 2024

Bakken: It seems like an ordinary trial, but it is an extraordinary trial underneath if we really look at some of the details.

Key Points: 
  • Bakken: It seems like an ordinary trial, but it is an extraordinary trial underneath if we really look at some of the details.
  • The first thing that struck me was on Day 1, when Judge Juan Merchan questioned 96 jurors.
  • Fifty of them said they could not be fair to Trump.
  • That does not bode well for a defendant in a jurisdiction where Democrats outnumber Republicans 9 to 1.
  • Bakken: Merchan has told Trump he may not be able to attend his child’s high school graduation, scheduled for May 17.
  • I think the judge will let Trump attend the high school graduation, because otherwise he might seem to treat Trump a little bit differently than other defendants.
  • Trump has said the requirement to be in the courtroom every day is harming his ability to campaign.
  • … If Donald Trump is convicted then all of these principles are convicted and destroyed with him.” This sets up a catch-22.
  • Since much of the country is paying attention to that media space, that’s a really consequential campaign strategy.
  • Bakken: The New York district attorney decided to prosecute Trump in this case.
  • It seems unquestionable that Trump filed or made false business documents.
  • Donald Trump would not be in trouble for filing this paperwork if he hadn’t done it to allegedly illegally influence an election.
  • They could be the moderators, the good-faith, middle-minded people who can help bridge the gap between the political combatants.


The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Philips Norelco Taps Actor Adam Scott for New Campaign

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Dienstag, April 2, 2024

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, today announced a partnership with acclaimed actor and facial hair enthusiast Adam Scott. Scott stars in a new campaign for shave and groom brand Philips Norelco that empowers audiences everywhere to reflect on their personal growth, starting with how they shape their facial hair. The brand debuted a video featuring Scott getting ready for his next big role, in which he says he can achieve any facial hair style he wants for his character – whether it conjures up "sexy romantic lead or felon on the run" – by using Philips Norelco OneBlade. Scott unpacks the relationship between acting, facial hair and the thrill of shaving, starting with a reflection on how he learned to shave by watching actors he admired shave in movies. The video can be viewed here.

Key Points: 
  • Scott stars in a new campaign for shave and groom brand Philips Norelco that empowers audiences everywhere to reflect on their personal growth, starting with how they shape their facial hair.
  • "As a known shaver, I'm excited to be working with Philips Norelco to help people get their looks just right," said Scott.
  • Throughout the campaign, Scott will spotlight Philips Norelco Shaver S9000 Prestige and Philips Norelco All-in-One Trimmer 9000 alongside Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 .
  • Fans will see more from Philips Norelco and Scott, with additional content to roll out over the remainder of the year.

Concealed Carry 101: Understanding Kansas' Gun Possession and Open Carry Laws | Wichita Criminal Defense Attorney

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Freitag, März 29, 2024

As a result, many questions have arisen about specific gun carry laws within our state, including questions regarding possession, open carry, and concealed carry.

Key Points: 
  • As a result, many questions have arisen about specific gun carry laws within our state, including questions regarding possession, open carry, and concealed carry.
  • Kansas is an open carry state, meaning that individuals can openly carry firearms without a permit if they meet all local regulations.
  • This differs from a concealed carry permit, where individuals can carry a firearm not openly visible to others.
  • Do you or a loved one need the assistance of an expert Wichita criminal defense attorney?

Righteous Felon Craft Jerky Collaborates With Tractor Supply to Offer an Exclusive Flavor of Top-Sourced Beef Jerky

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Dienstag, März 5, 2024

WEST CHESTER, Pa., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Righteous Felon Craft Jerky announces an exclusive collaboration with Tractor Supply Company, launching a signature jerky in nearly 2,400 stores nationwide. The new flavor profile is a sweet and spicy barbeque blend synonymous with the South, made with USA-raised Black Angus Beef free of antibiotics or added growth hormones, like all of RF's meatsnack offerings. The jerky outlaws have enjoyed a partnership with Tractor Supply for the last two years, where its top-performing meatsnack products can be found on store shelves.

Key Points: 
  • WEST CHESTER, Pa., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Righteous Felon Craft Jerky announces an exclusive collaboration with Tractor Supply Company, launching a signature jerky in nearly 2,400 stores nationwide.
  • The jerky outlaws have enjoyed a partnership with Tractor Supply for the last two years, where its top-performing meatsnack products can be found on store shelves.
  • Over 25 million have dined on the illicit deliciousness that is Righteous Felon Jerky, with 350,000 kilos of jerky shipped each year to carnivorous consumers nationwide.
  • The founders of Righteous Felon, a group of lifelong friends, write their own rules and craft artisanal jerky while flipping the script on the underground savory snack scene.