Attorney to stand trial in embezzlement from Carhartt leader’s trust

A Grosse Pointe Farms lawyer accused of embezzling several million dollars from the trust of late Carhartt leader Gretchen Valade will stand trial in Wayne County Circuit Court, a judge ruled Monday, just before the attorney was also charged with stealing from the trust of a Grosse Pointe Farms school.

David Sutherland, 58, was bound over for trial on four charges after a daylong preliminary exam Monday in Grosse Pointe Farms Municipal Court. The hearing included six prosecution witnesses, including Valade’s former housekeeper-turned-household manager and caretaker, investigators, a woman who worked with Sutherland who was given immunity to testify and

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ROSEN, A TOP RANKED LAW FIRM,

NEW YORK, May 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) between March 10, 2021 and March 7, 2023, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important May 19, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased United Natural Foods securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the United Natural Foods class action, go

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Man faces 1st-degree murder charge in shooting of Montreal Mafia figure’s daughter-in-law

With the help of the Ontario Provincial Police, Montreal police have arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting of Montreal Mafia member Moreno Gallo’s daughter-in-law last month.

Claudia Iacono, 39, was shot five times at 4:30 pm on May 16 in the parking lot of her beauty salon, Salon Deauville, in the Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough.

the Service de police de la Ville de Montreal (SPVM) said the suspect was arrested Tuesday night in Milton, Ont., near Toronto.

A spokesperson for Quebec’s prosecutor, the Directeur des poursuites criminelles et penalessaid Joel Richard Clarke is accused of committing first-degree

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Pakistan court grants bail to former PM Imran Khan’s wife in graft case – lawyer

LAHORE, Pakistan, May 15 (Reuters) – A Pakistani court in the eastern city of Lahore on Monday granted bail until May 23 to former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s wife in a graft case, a lawyer in their legal team said.

Khan was arrested by the country’s anti-graft agency last week in the same case, prompting violent protests across the country, which is already reeling from a crippling economic crisis. He was later released and received bail from a court in Islamabad for two weeks.

Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, was co-accused along with Khan in the case, which is pertained to

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What to Do Immediately After a Car Wreck (Legal Steps)

Staying Calm and Focused After the Crash

A car wreck can be a frightening experience, leaving you shaken and unsure of what to do next. However, the actions you take in the moments after the accident can significantly impact your health, safety, and your ability to recover compensation later. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you handle the situation calmly and legally.

1. Check for Injuries and Ensure Safety

Your first priority is safety. Check yourself and others for injuries. If anyone is hurt, call 911 immediately. Move vehicles to a safe location, if possible, and turn on hazard lights …

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Bill 96: Over 20 municipalities challenging Quebec French-language law in court

Almost two dozen municipalities with bilingual status in Quebec are taking the provincial government to court to challenge parts of the French-language law – Bill 96.

The coalition of 23 municipalities led by Cote-Saint-Luc is challenging in five areas: contracts and communication, the obligation to adopt resolutions to maintain bilingual status, allegations of illegal searches and seizures, government grants and the alleged obligation to discipline employees.

Measures came into force on June 1 for Bill 96 (An Act respecting French, the official and common language of Québec), sparking acts of protest, including a cheeky jab from a Montreal suburb on

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Fox Corp. board under investigation by Oregon’s attorney general for violating its fiduciary duties


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Oregon’s attorney general announced Monday she is investigating Fox Corp.’s board of directors for “breach of fiduciary duty” after Fox News repeatedly broadcast election lies in the wake of the 2020 election. That resulted in a historic $787 million defamation settlement with Dominion Voting Systems.

“Treasurer Read and I believe that Fox’s board of directors breached its fiduciary duties by allowing Fox News to broadcast false claims that Dominion and Smartmatic rigged the 2020 presidential election,” said Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum in a statement. “We hope to hold the board accountable and protect the long-term value

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Bilingual cities and towns in Quebec join forces to mount legal challenge to Bill 96

Twenty-three municipalities in Quebec have joined together to ask the courts to suspend parts of Quebec’s new language law, which they describe as abusive, while they contest it.

All of the cities and towns taking part in the challenge, including Côte Saint-Luc, Beaconsfield, Dorval, Kirkland, Montreal West and Westmount have bilingual status.

The Act respecting French, the official and common language of Quebec, amends several pieces of Quebec legislation, including the Charter of the French Language, making it more difficult to receive services in English.

The mayors say they are concerned about communications, illegal searches and seizures, government grants and

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