May 16, 2024
Funds

Fall River seeks grant proposals for opioid lawsuit settlement funding

FALL RIVER — With the city receiving a windfall of $8 million from settling lawsuits with prescription opioid manufacturers and distributors, Fall River should set aside some money to pay the funeral expenses of people who will die from drug overdoses, said Niki Fontaine, director of Substance Use and Homeless Outreach Services.  To the board

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Lawsuit claims Springfield restaurant owner misappropriated funds

A co-owner of Springfield’s First Watch restaurants is suing his business partner. Joseph Hulston, a 50% co-owner of Ozark Endeavors LLC, is suing James Tillman, the other co-owner, for fraud, misappropriation of funds, and breach of fiduciary duty. James Tillman’s wife, Lisa Tillman, also is a defendant. Ozark Endeavors, LLC manages various LLCs operating First

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Loans

Iowa Student Loan stopped collecting confessions of judgment years ago

Christine Hensley is chair of the Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp. board. Steven McCullough is CEO of Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp. Editor’s note: The April 21 Register editorial “Student borrowers shouldn’t be asked to sign away their rights” noted court filings within the preceding month when Iowa Student Loan had filed previously signed confessions

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Nessel accuses Chatfield of stealing political funds in criminal charges

Lansing — Attorney General Dana Nessel unveiled 13 criminal charges against former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield on Tuesday, saying he had flagrantly misused nonprofit dollars to pay off his credit card and fund purchases at wineries and retail stores. Nessel’s office is also charging Lee Chatfield’s wife, Stephanie Chatfield, for her role in the

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