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Tag: Lawsuits

Porsche-driving LI occupants asked to ‘heir’ zombie house
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Porsche-driving LI occupants asked to ‘heir’ zombie house

In an unexpected and rather audacious move, a couple living in an abandoned property on Long Island, New York, have sought legal designation as the "heirs" to the home. The pair, known for driving a Porsche, have been branded as squatters by the local community. Their recent legal maneuver, however, suggests an attempt to legitimize their occupancy in the eyes of the law. The property in question, a two-story Cape Cod-style home, has sat empty for over a decade. The Iacono family, the original owners, passed away between 2015 and 2018, leaving the house unoccupied. Over time, the property fell into a state of disrepair, becoming what is often referred to as a "zombie" home - a property in foreclosure that is vacant, causing blight to the neighborhood. Enter Denton Gayle and Margar...
NJ, Feds take it to court over $15 congestion pricing toll
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NJ, Feds take it to court over $15 congestion pricing toll

The ongoing dispute over the proposed $15 congestion pricing toll between the Garden State and federal authorities is set to reach the courtrooms. New Jersey is fighting to prevent the implementation of the toll, which it believes targets its residents unfairly. Legal representatives from New Jersey are set to face off against attorneys from the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and the MTA. The bone of contention is whether a comprehensive review was conducted to evaluate the toll's impact on New Jersey drivers. “The congestion pricing toll could have a significant impact on New Jersey residents. We need to ensure all necessary studies have been conducted before implementation,” a representative from New Jersey stated. If federal authorities s...
DOJ says Apple is using unfair tactics to maintain monopoly on smartphone market
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DOJ says Apple is using unfair tactics to maintain monopoly on smartphone market

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently indicated that Apple's business practices may be infringing on antitrust laws. The tech giant is accused of employing monopoly strategies to ensure the continued dominance of its iPhone. According to the DOJ, Apple has been using unfair tactics to maintain a monopoly over the smartphone market. This has led to alleged increased prices and limited choices for consumers. Apple's dominance over the smartphone market is reinforced by its App Store policies and restricted developer access to key features of its products. This has resulted in higher prices and fewer product choices for American consumers. "Consumers should not have to pay higher prices because companies violate the antitrust laws,” US Attorney General Merrick Garl...