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Oregon city stops jailing poor who can"t pay court debts

The eastern Oregon city of Pendleton has stopped jailing people unable to pay fines, a city official said, following the settlement of a federal lawsuit contending city officials were running a debtors' prison......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsJun 15th, 2019

Can homeless people be fined for sleeping outside? A rural Oregon city asks the US Supreme Court

Can homeless people be fined for sleeping outside? A rural Oregon city asks the US Supreme Court.....»»

Category: topSource: yahooApr 14th, 2024

State panel stops plans for Upper West Side nursing home tower

A state appellate court has pulled the permit to build a 20-story nursing home at 125 W. 97th St. after a lawsuit from neighbors claiming the city-backed Jewish Home Lifecare project was too big for... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkOct 17th, 2018

Vietnam wants to take China"s place as a new factory of the world — but a $12 billion financial fraud case is getting in the way

Vietnamese real-estate tycoon Truong My Lan was sentenced to death for her role in a $12.5 billion fraud case. Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan looks on at a court in Ho Chi Minh city on April 11, 2024.STR/AFP via Getty .....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 12th, 2024

Beverly Hills home renovations blocked over lack of affordable housing

The Los Angeles Superior Court judge's ruling will temporarily suspend Beverly Hills’ ability to issue new building permits. The city is currently appealing the ruling......»»

Category: realestateSource: foxnewsApr 10th, 2024

Portland Police Union President Says City Is "On The Precipice Of A Gang War"

Portland Police Union President Says City Is "On The Precipice Of A Gang War" Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times, The president of Portland, Oregon’s police union said in a bliste.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMay 16th, 2021

The week in bankruptcies: Real estate, personal care businesses file

Austin-area bankruptcy courts recorded five business filings — including three with total debts above $1 million — during the week that ended May 7. Year to date through May 7, the court recorded 12 Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 business bankruptcy.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 14th, 2021

St. Louis wins another early round in earnings tax dispute

A judge has denied a bid to have him change the city of St. Louis' form that allows residents to seek refunds on its 1% earnings tax. The ruling is part of an important lawsuit, filed in state court last month, over the future of the tax. The laws.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 11th, 2021

The week in bankruptcies: JS Taylor Construction and Titan DVBE Inc.

Sacramento area bankruptcy courts recorded two business filings — including two with total debts above $1 million — during the week that ended April 30. Year to date through April 30, the court recorded 11 Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 business bankruptcy.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 7th, 2021

Dominion urges court not to dismiss its $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani over election conspiracy theories

Rudy Giuliani is one of the people Dominion sued over false conspiracy theories that the company manipulated 2020 election results. Former New York City Mayor R.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMay 6th, 2021

The week in DFW bankruptcies

Dallas area bankruptcy courts recorded three business filings - including two with total debts above $1 million - during the week that ended April 16, 2021. Year to date through April 16, 2021, the court recorded 85 Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 business bankr.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 24th, 2021

The week in bankruptcies: Antebi Advantage LLC, Pinnacle Health Facilities of Louisiana LLC and 4 more.

Dallas area bankruptcy courts recorded six business filings - including two with total debts above $1 million - during the week that ended April 9. Year to date through April 9, the court recorded 82 Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 business bankruptcy filing.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 17th, 2021

This week in DFW bankruptcies

Dallas area bankruptcy courts recorded four business filings - including three with total debts above $1 million - during the week that ended April 2, 2021. Year to date through April 2, 2021, the court recorded 76 Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 business bankr.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 10th, 2021

The week in bankruptcies: World Wellness Health Institute PC, Bozeken LLC and 3 more

Philadelphia-area bankruptcy courts recorded five business filings - including two with total debts above $1 million - during the week that ended April 2, 2021. Year to date through April 2, 2021, the court recorded 14 Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 busine.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 8th, 2021

The Moneyist: I’m 30. My wife is 34. We saved $350K and I have $325K saved for retirement. Should we pay cash for a home — or take out a mortgage and invest it?

‘We have been cheaply renting for the last three years, and living as if I were still a very poor graduate student. During this time, we paid off all of our debts.’.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 7th, 2021

The Moneyist: I’m 30. My wife is 34. We saved $350K and I have $350K saved for retirement. Should we pay cash for a home — or take out a mortgage and invest it?

‘We have been cheaply renting for the last three years, and living as if I were still a very poor graduate student. During this time, we paid off all of our debts.’.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 7th, 2021

This week in bankruptcies: California-Nevada Methodist Homes, Theos Fedro Holdings LLC and 5 more

San Francisco area bankruptcy courts recorded seven business filings - including five with total debts above $1 million - during the week that ended March 26, 2021. Year to date through March 26, 2021, the court recorded 27 Chapter 7 or Chapter 11.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 5th, 2021

Appeals court rejects New York City climate change case against Chevron, others

See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»

Category: blogSource: theflyonthewallApr 1st, 2021

The week in Dallas-Fort Worth bankruptcies

Dallas area bankruptcy courts recorded four business filings - including three with total debts above $1 million - during the week that ended March 19, 2021. Year to date through March 19, 2021, the court recorded 72 Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 bu.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 27th, 2021

An earnings tax for St. Louis County? Tishaura Jones says it"s possible.

The city treasurer, one of two candidates for St. Louis mayor, floated the idea during a recent Business Journal mayoral forum. Read why a former Missouri Supreme Court justice says it makes sense, but would be difficult to enact......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 26th, 2021

Supreme Court Dismisses "Sanctuary City" Cases At Request Of Biden"s DOJ

Supreme Court Dismisses.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeMar 5th, 2021