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Originally Published 3 months ago — by Politico
Abrams Fensterman, a prominent law firm with political ties and representing many nursing homes, is under investigation by the New York Attorney General's office for records related to debt-collection lawsuits, with the firm denying any wrongdoing and contesting a subpoena, as the AG broadens its scrutiny of the nursing home industry.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NBC News
Federal prosecutors are investigating the office of New York Attorney General Letitia James for potential misconduct related to her civil fraud cases against Donald Trump and the NRA, amid ongoing legal battles and previous investigations into James's actions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Daily Beast
New York Attorney General Letitia James questions the financial stability of Knight Specialty Insurance Company, which posted a $175 million bond for Donald Trump in his bank fraud case. The AG has raised concerns about the company's ability to operate in the state and meet capital requirements, as well as its over-leveraging. Knight Specialty Insurance Company's president claims the firm is not subject to New York's solvency rules, but this assertion has raised further questions. The company's financial statements and its ability to cover the bond amount have come under scrutiny, leading to doubts about its capacity to handle the risk.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
The lawyer representing court clerk Allison Greenfield in Donald Trump's New York civil fraud trial has argued for the reinstatement of a gag order, stating that Trump's comments about the clerk were "baseless" and "highly inappropriate." Trump has been fined for violating the gag order and has appealed, claiming his First Amendment rights. The judge has suspended the gag order while the appeal is debated. Trump's comments have led to harassment and threats against the clerk, including compromising her personal contact information. The trial judge is considering what damages to impose on Trump, who has repeatedly criticized the judge and clerk as partisans.