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After sanctions threat, Trump lawyer in $83.3M defamation case drops conflict claim stemming from BigLaw overlap

Trump lawyer drops conflict claim in defamation case

Opposing lawyer denies the accusation and reserves the right to seek sanctions [ more ]

New York Post

E. Jean Carroll lawyer Roberta Kaplan blasts conflict-of-interest claim against judge in Trump case as 'utterly baseless'

Carroll's lawyer denies conflict-of-interest allegations against the judge overseeing the defamation battle.

The lawyer states that there was no mentor relationship and no direct interaction between her and the judge during their time at the law firm. [ more ]

New York Post

Trump lawyer Alina Habba demands details from judge on 'troubling' allegations he mentored E. Jean Carrol's attorney

Donald Trump's lawyer is demanding the judge in the defamation case provide information about a potential conflict of interest with the plaintiff's lead counsel.

The judge and the plaintiff's lead counsel worked together in the past, raising concerns about bias in the case. [ more ]

New York Post

Trump lawyers to use 'conflict of interest' between judge, Carroll's lawyer in appeal of $83.3M jury verdict: 'Insane'

Donald Trump's lawyers plan to use a previously undisclosed conflict of interest between the judge and the lawyer in E. Jean Carroll's defamation case as the basis for their appeal.

The conflict of interest involves the judge, Lewis Kaplan, and the lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, who worked together at the same law firm in the early 1990s. [ more ]

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Queerty

Alina Habba denies Trump fired her via social media last night

Donald Trump announces he is seeking new legal help to fight the defamation case with Jean E. Carroll.

Alina Habba denies being fired and says they are still representing Trump and working on the case. [ more ]

Queerty

Trump attorney Alina Habba is getting skewered by her own peers for being absolutely awful at her job

Trump attorney Alina Habba is receiving criticism from both inside and outside of Trump World for her performance in the defamation case against E. Jean Carroll.

One of Trump's ex-lawyers, Timothy Parlatore, said that Habba was essentially useless and ineffective in her representation of Trump. [ more ]

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This Is a Bogus Motion by the Trump Team': Elie Honig Pillories Alina Habba's Self-Defeating' Filing

CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig criticizes a motion filed by Alina Habba in Donald Trump's defamation case.

Habba claimed that the judge who presided over the case once had a working relationship with Carroll's lawyer, but Honig dismisses the claim as a bogus motion. [ more ]

Above the Law

Trump Will Testify Tomorrow. Unless He Doesn't.

Donald Trump is scheduled to testify in his own defense in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case.

Trump's attorney claimed to feel ill but still attended a campaign event in New Hampshire. [ more ]

Above the Law

Alina Habba Moves For Bad Court Thingy

Alina Habba is moving for a mistrial in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case, alleging that Carroll spoliated evidence by deleting death threats against her.

Habba is also seeking an adverse jury instruction and/or preclusion of damages for the deleted evidence. [ more ]

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Embarrassing': Former Trump White House Lawyer Roasts Alina Habba's Minor League' Performance in Court

Former attorney criticizes Trump's lawyer in defamation case

Trump's lawyer repeatedly violated court rules [ more ]

Washington Post

What to know about the $148M defamation verdict against Rudy Giuliani

Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay $148 million in a defamation case.

The jury ruled that Giuliani falsely accused two women of tampering with election results in Georgia. [ more ]

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The Single Worst Legal Strategy Ever Devised by a Human Mind': Elie Honig Aghast at Giuliani's Tactics in Defamation Case

Rudy Giuliani is expected to face massive damages in a defamation case brought against him by Georgia election workers.

Giuliani's decision not to testify in the case is seen as a smart move to avoid further damaging himself. [ more ]

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Rudy Giuliani's Attorney Compares Him To 'Flat-Earther'

Rudy Giuliani's own attorney compared him to a fanatical flat-earther who will never stop believing the 2020 election lie.

The civil case was brought by Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, two Georgia election workers, who are asking for upwards of $43 million in damages. [ more ]

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New York City

Appeals court allows Scott Stringer to proceed with defamation case against sex assault accuser who surfaced during previous mayoral run | amNewYork

Scott Stringer's defamation case allowed to proceed by the state appeals court. [ more ]

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2 months ago

New York City

Trump Posts $91.6 Million Bond for Defamation Judgment in Carroll Case

Donald Trump posted a $92 million bond in a defamation case against E. Jean Carroll.

Trump faces financial challenges in handling defamation and civil fraud cases. [ more ]

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New York City

Trump-Carroll Defamation Trial: Final Arguments Begin Over How Much Trump Must Pay

Former President Donald J. Trump walked out of the courtroom during closing arguments in the defamation case brought against him by E. Jean Carroll.

Roberta A. Kaplan, the lawyer for Ms. Carroll, asked the jury to make Mr. Trump pay dearly for the harm he inflicted on her client. She suggested that they not limit themselves in awarding punitive damages.

Mr. Trump walked out of the courtroom before the closing arguments began, appearing frustrated and annoyed. [ more ]

Above the Law

2 months ago

E. Jean Carroll Shreds Trump's Claim That He's Too Rich To Post Bond

Trump requested to be excused from posting bond in the Carroll defamation case, citing his wealth.

Carroll's attorney filed a scathing opposition to Trump's request, emphasizing the lack of concrete representation of Trump's assets. [ more ]

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Climate scientist Michael Mann wins defamation case against conservative writers

Renowned climate scientist Michael Mann wins defamation case against conservative writers Rand Simberg and Mark Steyn.

Simberg ordered to pay $1000 in punitive damages, Steyn ordered to pay $1 million in punitive damages. [ more ]

Above the Law

Roberta Kaplan Vows Trump's 'Going To Pay' After Mega Millions Verdict

E. Jean Carroll's attorney predicts that former President Donald Trump will have to pay the $83.3 million defamation verdict.

Carroll's attorney is confident her client will receive the full amount, even if it requires Trump to sell assets or get a loan. [ more ]

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E Jean Carroll lawyer warns Trump plans to turn damages trial into circus'

Lawyer in defamation case asks judge to ensure Trump does not disrupt legal proceedings

Trump ordered to pay nearly $400,000 in legal fees to the New York Times [ more ]

Above the Law

5 months ago

Rudy Giuliani Wants To Testify In Freeman/Moss Defamation Case. Just Not To A Jury.

Rudy Giuliani is listed as a witness in a defamation case and may testify regarding his statements about two poll workers.

Giuliani is under criminal indictment related to his false accusations against the poll workers.

Giuliani has requested a bench trial instead of a jury trial in the case, despite already facing a default judgment and sanctions. [ more ]

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2 months ago

France news

French court dismisses football star Benzema's slander case against Interior Minister Darmanin

Karim Benzema's defamation case against Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin has been thrown out by a French court.

Benzema had accused Darmanin of undermining his honor and reputation by alleging ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. [ more ]

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France news

Linda Reynolds seeks advice on bid to freeze Brittany Higgins' assets in France

Linda Reynolds is awaiting advice on whether a bid to freeze Brittany Higgins' assets could apply in France.

Reynolds is suing Higgins and her partner in the state's supreme court over social media posts that contained complaints against her. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

E. Jean Carroll Says She'll Use $83 Million Judgment on "Something Trump Hates"

E. Jean Carroll plans to use the $83 million judgment she won in her defamation case against Donald Trump to cause him pain.

She may create a fund for women who have been sexually assaulted by Trump. [ more ]

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Jury Orders Donald Trump to Pay Extra $83.3 Million to E. Jean Carroll in Defamation Case

Former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll has been awarded an additional $83.3 million in damages in her defamation case against former President Donald Trump.

This is the second time in nine months that a jury has ruled in Carroll's favor, finding Trump responsible for sexually abusing her and defaming her. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Day after Trump testifies, lawyers have final say in E. Jean Carroll defamation trial

Closing arguments are set to begin in the defamation case against Donald Trump, in which E. Jean Carroll accused Trump of sexual abuse.

Trump expressed frustration at not being able to refute Carroll's accusations and wanted to defend himself, his family, and the presidency.

The jury in this trial will determine whether additional damages are owed to Carroll for statements Trump made in 2019, after a previous jury concluded that Trump sexually abused Carroll and defamed her. [ more ]

ABC7 Chicago

Day after Trump testifies, lawyers have final say in E. Jean Carroll defamation trial

Closing arguments in the defamation case against Donald Trump are set to begin after Trump expressed frustration about not being able to refute the sexual abuse accusations against him.

Trump only had a brief opportunity to testify in court, and the jury was instructed to disregard his statements regarding the false accusation and his desire to defend himself and the presidency.

The current trial is focused on determining whether additional damages are owed to Carroll for statements Trump made while he was president, with Carroll seeking over $10 million in compensatory and punitive damages. [ more ]

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Trump's Al Capone' Strategy Carries Risks in November

Donald Trump testified in a defamation case brought against him by E. Jean Carroll, who has accused him of rape.

Trump has been using his legal woes as a campaign strategy, portraying himself as a victim of a witch hunt by Democrats. [ more ]

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They Wanted Me To RAT' On Trump! Rudy Makes Wild Claim Defamation Lawyers Really Worked For Biden

Rudy Giuliani claims lawyers in his defamation case were working for President Biden and trying to get him to turn on Trump.

Giuliani plans to appeal the $148 million judgment and criticizes the court for being biased against Trump. [ more ]

HuffPost

Rudy Giuliani Trial To Begin Over Lies About Georgia Election Workers

Rudy Giuliani is going to trial on Monday in a defamation case brought by two Georgia election workers.

Giuliani may have to pay tens of millions of dollars in damages to the workers if the jury finds him liable. [ more ]

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5 months ago