Thursday, April 22, 2021
I was reminiscing the other day about how I missed my favorite, snarky website Gawker when I saw that the District of New Jersey has proposed an amendment to the local rules (Local Rule 7.1.1) that would require disclosure of third-party litigation funding. Under the proposed new rule, all parties would be required to file statements setting forth information about any non-party person or entity that is “providing funding for some or all of the attorneys’ fees and expenses for the litigation of a non-recourse basis” in exchange for either “a contingent financial interest based upon” the litigation’s results or a “non-monetary result that is not in the nature of a personal or bank loan, or insurance.”
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I was reminiscing the other day about how I missed my favorite, snarky website Gawker when I saw that the District of New Jersey has proposed an amendment to the local rules (Local Rule 7.1.1) that would require disclosure of third-party litigation funding. Under the proposed new rule, all parties would be required to file statements setting forth information about any non-party person or entity that is “providing funding for some or all of the attorneys’ fees and expenses for the litigation of a non-recourse basis” in exchange for either “a contingent financial interest based upon” the litigation’s results or a “non-monetary result that is not in the nature of a personal or bank loan, or insurance.”
A Craig woman, who is representing herself in court, faces up to 40 years in prison on two felony charges following the death of her infant daughter.
Kaylee Ann Messerly, 36, appeared via telephone in Moffat County Court Thursday morning in front of Judge Brittany Schneider, and was granted a two-week continuance in her case as she awaits possible admittance into an inpatient rehabilitation facility on the Front Range.
Kaylee Ann Messerly
Messerly was arrested on Friday, April 9 on two felony warrants following the death of her 18-month old daughter in early March following a search for Messerly and her two young children March 11 in the unincorporated area of Moffat County near County Road 54.
During its December 9, 2020, meeting, the GRADD Board of Directors announced its officers for 2021. Judge/Executive Brad Schneider incoming Chairman said “it is an honor to be named GRADD chairman and help lead an organization that does so much to improve the quality of life and economic vitality of northwest Kentucky. I look forward to working with my fellow board members and the team at GRADD, to continue its legacy of community betterment and assistance for city and county governments.”
The Honorable Brad Schneider, Henderson County Judge/Executive has been elected Chairman. Judge Schneider has served as Henderson County Judge/Executive since 2016. He has previously served on the GRADD Board as Treasurer, Secretary, and Vice Chairman.