Abuse of the legal system

CGTN: China outlines four-point proposal on global fight against corruption

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Friday, June 4, 2021
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BEIJING, June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- China made a four-point proposal on international cooperation against corruption on Wednesday, calling for a zero-tolerance attitude toward corruption and respect for differences between countries.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- China made a four-point proposal on international cooperation against corruption on Wednesday, calling for a zero-tolerance attitude toward corruption and respect for differences between countries.
  • "China is an active participant in and contributor to global anti-corruption governance," Zhao said.
  • Outlining China's proposal on global anti-corruption cooperation, he called for extensive efforts to uphold fairness and justice.
  • With "multi-pronged measures" to tackle all acts of corruption, China has secured and consolidated a "sweeping victory" in the fight, Zhao said.

CGTN: China outlines four-point proposal on global fight against corruption

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Friday, June 4, 2021
Articles, Countries, Politics, Corruption, Abuse of the legal system, Corporate law, Crime, Political corruption, Anti-corruption, China

BEIJING, June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- China made a four-point proposal on international cooperation against corruption on Wednesday, calling for a zero-tolerance attitude toward corruption and respect for differences between countries.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, June 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- China made a four-point proposal on international cooperation against corruption on Wednesday, calling for a zero-tolerance attitude toward corruption and respect for differences between countries.
  • "China is an active participant in and contributor to global anti-corruption governance," Zhao said.
  • Outlining China's proposal on global anti-corruption cooperation, he called for extensive efforts to uphold fairness and justice.
  • With "multi-pronged measures" to tackle all acts of corruption, China has secured and consolidated a "sweeping victory" in the fight, Zhao said.

Billy Walters pushes for justice in illegal leaking case

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Criminal procedure, Abuse of the legal system, Crimes, Deception, Obstruction of justice, Criminal law, Dean Foods, Food and drink, Articles

The Department of Justice has asked the court to dismiss the case, which was filed in October.

Key Points: 
  • The Department of Justice has asked the court to dismiss the case, which was filed in October.
  • Walters is not challenging his 2017 conviction on insider-trading charges, his attorneys noted.
  • Today's court filing provides new details about the federal investigation and the leaks regarding Walters, financier Carl Icahn, former Dean Foods Chairman Tom Davis and Mickelson.
  • U.S. District Court Judge Kevin Castel ordered the government to investigate the leaks for possible prosecution for criminal contempt and/or obstruction of justice.

Trucking Applauds Passage of Lawsuit Abuse Reform Bill in Texas Senate

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Tort law, Abuse of the legal system, Law, Civil procedure, Frivolous litigation, Articles

b'ARLINGTON, Va., May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, by a unanimous and bipartisan vote of 31-0, the Texas Senate passed House Bill 19a comprehensive reform bill to reduce frivolous and abusive lawsuits targeting commercial motor vehicles.

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  • b'ARLINGTON, Va., May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, by a unanimous and bipartisan vote of 31-0, the Texas Senate passed House Bill 19a comprehensive reform bill to reduce frivolous and abusive lawsuits targeting commercial motor vehicles.
  • "Texas has joined the growing ranks of states across the country pursuing common-sense measures to ensure the plaintiffs\' bar can\'t keep perverting civil justice into a profit center to line their own pockets.
  • In neighboring Louisiana, rampant lawsuit abuse attracted the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as organized crime rings staged dozens of accidents with unwitting tractor-trailers as a pretext to sue them in court.
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Teamsters Honor Health Care Workers During National Nurses Week, National Hospital Week

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
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b'WASHINGTON, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Teamsters Union is proud to honor nurses during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, and all health care workers during National Hospital Week, May 9-15.\n"On behalf of the 1.4 million members of the Teamsters Union, I want to send our deepest thanks and gratitude to all health care workers.

Key Points: 
  • b'WASHINGTON, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Teamsters Union is proud to honor nurses during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, and all health care workers during National Hospital Week, May 9-15.\n"On behalf of the 1.4 million members of the Teamsters Union, I want to send our deepest thanks and gratitude to all health care workers.
  • Over this past year, during a global pandemic, Americans have witnessed just how significant health care workers are in getting patients the critical care they need," said Jim Hoffa, Teamsters General President.
  • "Teamster health care workers show great care and compassion for patients and their loved ones during their most trying of times, and for that, we are truly grateful.
  • "It takes every person in the hospital and medical settingincluding an interdisciplinary health care team of Teamstersto provide excellent care.

Best Friends Animal Society Named 2021 Animal Welfare Nonprofit Brand of the Year

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Friday, April 2, 2021
Animal welfare organizations, Abuse, Abuse of the legal system, Best Friends Animal Society, Articles, Animal welfare

KANAB, Utah, April 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Best Friends Animal Society has been named a Brand of the Year* in the 2021 Harris Poll EquiTrend study.

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  • KANAB, Utah, April 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Best Friends Animal Society has been named a Brand of the Year* in the 2021 Harris Poll EquiTrend study.
  • This is the sixth time in the past 10 years Best Friends has been named Animal Welfare Nonprofit Brand of the Year.
  • "To be named, once again, the animal welfare nonprofit most trusted/loved brand, based on the 2021 Harris Poll EquiTrend Study is an incredible honor," said Greta Palmer, Chief Brand & Communications Officer, Best Friends Animal Society.
  • Best Friends Animal Society is a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of dogs and cats in America's shelters by 2025.

Teamsters Laud Senate Passage Of COVID-19 Stimulus Package, Securing Pensions For Workers, Retirees

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Saturday, March 6, 2021
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The vote marks the furthest such wide-reaching pension legislation has progressed since Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa was elected head of the union in 1998.

Key Points: 
  • The vote marks the furthest such wide-reaching pension legislation has progressed since Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa was elected head of the union in 1998.
  • Because changes were made to the bill in the Senate, it must go back to the House for approval before heading to President Biden's desk for his signature.
  • "For more than two decades, Teamster members, retirees and officials have worked tirelessly to make sure the hard-earned retirements of its members are protected," Hoffa said.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

Legal-Bay Lawsuit Funding Focusing on Wrongful Convictions and Imprisonment Cases

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Articles, Abuse of the legal system, Human behavior, Justice, Misconduct, Police misconduct, Criminal defenses, Legal error, Miscarriage of justice, Police brutality in the United States, False imprisonment, Prosecutorial misconduct

TRENTON, N.J., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Legal-Bay LLC, the Lawsuit Settlement Funding Company, announced their commitment to providing loans for lawsuit funding for victims of wrongful imprisonment and prosecutorial misconduct.

Key Points: 
  • TRENTON, N.J., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Legal-Bay LLC, the Lawsuit Settlement Funding Company, announced their commitment to providing loans for lawsuit funding for victims of wrongful imprisonment and prosecutorial misconduct.
  • Aside from wrongful imprisonment, many plaintiffs claim police brutality, false arrest, excessive force, torture, and coerced confessions.
  • If you or a loved one require an immediate cash advance pre settlement funding loan from your police brutality or wrongful imprisonment lawsuit, please visit the company's website HERE or call 877.571.0405.
  • Legal-Bay is currently funding loans for settlements in the following cases: wrongful incarceration, wrongful imprisonment, wrongful conviction, prosecutorial misconduct, police brutality, false arrest, excessive force, and prison rape or assault.

Breaking the "Body Brokers" What we can learn from one California non-profit that stood up to the addiction patient kickback business in its state

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
Articles, Abuse of the legal system, Corporate law, Corruption, Crime, Deception, Political corruption

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The ingredients for corruption are simple: an infusion of cash, poor regulations, and vulnerable patients.

Key Points: 
  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The ingredients for corruption are simple: an infusion of cash, poor regulations, and vulnerable patients.
  • For one CEO of a medium-sized non-profit in California the recipe for disaster was clear early on.
  • The Department instituted a hotline and began addressing complaints in January 2019, just weeks after the bill became law.
  • It is our mission to inspire excellence and promote change through our focus on membership, advocacy, and governance.

Medpace Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results

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Monday, February 15, 2021
Medical devices, Health, Clinical trials, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Abuse of the legal system, Civil procedure, Abuse, Vexatious litigation, Articles, Climate change controversies, Climate change in the United Kingdom, Law, Social issues, Freedom of Information requests to the Climatic Research Unit

The complainant requested an anonymised list of the caseworkers who had dealt with specific FOIA complaints. The ICO initially said that it did not hold the requested information, before later refusing the request as vexatious. The Commissioner’s decision is that the request was vexatious and therefore the ICO was entitled to rely on section 14(1) of the FOIA to refuse it. However, as it failed to issue its refusal notice, citing section 14 of the FOIA, within 20 working days, the ICO breached section 17(5) of the FOIA in responding to the request. The Commissioner does not require any further steps to be taken.

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The complainant requested an anonymised list of the caseworkers who had dealt with specific FOIA complaints. The ICO initially said that it did not hold the requested information, before later refusing the request as vexatious. The Commissioner’s decision is that the request was vexatious and therefore the ICO was entitled to rely on section 14(1) of the FOIA to refuse it. However, as it failed to issue its refusal notice, citing section 14 of the FOIA, within 20 working days, the ICO breached section 17(5) of the FOIA in responding to the request. The Commissioner does not require any further steps to be taken.