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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Police misconduct cost New York City taxpayers more than $117m in 2025

A report revealed that misconduct by the NYPD cost New York City taxpayers over $117 million in 2025, marking a significant financial burden on the city's budget.

Mar 3 • 18:31 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Pruunsild: I will continue to fight for my rights with full force

Businessman Parvel Pruunsild, acquitted of facilitating a violation of operational restrictions, intends to utilize 200,000 euros awarded by the state for legal costs to uncover violations of his rights by the prosecutor's office and the security police.

Mar 3 • 12:44 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After a harsh comment, E. Dragūnas did not mince words: 'I promise one thing - it will be expensive'

Lithuanian singer E. Dragūnas responded to a harsh comment about him by suggesting potential legal action against the commenter, emphasizing the high costs of his legal representation.

Mar 3 • 11:49 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Priit Humala's legal costs amounted to nearly 100,000 euros

Priit Humala, acquitted of misconduct, faced legal costs nearing 100,000 euros, with the state only partially reimbursing him for these expenses.

Mar 3 • 11:15 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

Storm left with huge legal costs as Lomax saga reaches shock conclusion

Zac Lomax's attempt to join Melbourne has been thwarted as he remains under contract with Parramatta for two more years following a legal settlement.

Mar 3 • 00:26 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Court: the first Lithuanian Minister of Energy must compensate the costs of the accident victims

The former Minister of Energy, L. V. Ašmantas, is ordered by a local court to compensate three accident victims for their legal expenses, following a traffic accident involving his vehicle.

Mar 1 • 08:41 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Additional service purchased during the trip brought unexpected mud and extra costs to the consumer

A vacation in Turkey, expected to feature a romantic hot air balloon ride, instead resulted in unsatisfactory experiences and legal disputes over misleading advertisements.

Feb 28 • 14:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major development in Gregg Wallace's legal action against the BBC

Gregg Wallace has dropped his legal action against the BBC, forfeiting any claims for damages or costs.

Feb 27 • 12:47 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Legal Column: Is it permissible to charge a flat rate for operating costs?

The article discusses the legality and practicality of charging a flat rate for operating costs in rental agreements in Germany.

Feb 26 • 14:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Janoušek seeks compensation for lost profits in the Chambon case. The court rejected it

Businessman Roman Janoušek was denied a claim for lost profits by the Czech Supreme Court regarding the Chambon case, but the court ordered a lower court to reconsider his request for compensation for legal costs.

Feb 25 • 07:49 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Dumped-Sara at the Enforcement Authority - after the promise from SD

Dumpen-Sara, the operator of a controversial website, is facing debt collection proceedings after failing to pay legal costs following a defamation judgment, despite promises from the Sweden Democrats to cover the costs.

Feb 23 • 19:43 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Councilors file lawsuit in court to invalidate garbage collection fee

Council members in Quito are challenging a newly implemented garbage collection fee that has doubled costs for residents, prompting a legal push for its suspension.

Feb 23 • 16:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Police Repeatedly Dismiss Allegations That Dongduk Women's University Chairman Used School Funds for Legal Costs Against Students

Police have once again ruled out charges against the chairman of Dongduk Women's University regarding allegations of embezzlement involving school funds.

Feb 23 • 01:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Action before the Constitutional Court seeks to stop the collection of waste fees in Quito

City officials in Quito have filed a legal action to halt the increased waste collection fees introduced on February 1st after residents expressed financial distress over the surging costs.

Feb 23 • 01:12 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

I have debts exceeding 20 thousand. How can an ordinary person apply for bankruptcy status, and how much does it cost?

The article explores the legal process in Latvia for individuals, such as Līvija, who struggle with significant debt, detailing how to apply for bankruptcy status and the associated costs.

Feb 21 • 22:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Palace 'won't let taxpayers foot Andrew's legal bills' and Andrew must pay own fees

King Charles has made it clear that taxpayers will not cover Prince Andrew's legal costs, as he is now under investigation following his arrest.

Feb 20 • 13:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Prosecutor requests the Supreme Court to annul the costs claimed from García Ortiz

The Prosecutor's Office is seeking to annul the nearly €80,000 in legal costs imposed on Álvaro García Ortiz by the Supreme Court.

Feb 19 • 16:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Lawyer warns common parking misunderstanding could cost you thousands

A lawyer highlights that misunderstandings about parking fines can lead to significantly increased costs for drivers.

Feb 19 • 10:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The former Attorney General requests the Supreme Court to exclude the Madrid Bar Association from calculating the costs they must pay

Former Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz has appealed to the Supreme Court to remove the Madrid Bar Association from the cost calculation related to his conviction for revealing secrets.

Feb 18 • 12:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Ayuso's partner claims 80,000 euros from García Ortiz for legal costs of his disqualification as attorney general

Alberto González Amador is claiming nearly 80,000 euros from Álvaro García Ortiz for legal costs incurred as a result of his disqualification as attorney general for a crime related to revealing confidential information.

Feb 18 • 08:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Supreme Court estimates nearly 80,000 euros in costs to the former Attorney General for defense expenses of Ayuso's partner

The Supreme Court has estimated nearly 80,000 euros in legal costs owed by former Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz, following his conviction for revealing secrets related to the partner of Madrid's president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Million bill for new waste sorting: 'We were forced to raise the fee'

Sweden is set to implement a new EU waste sorting law in 2027 that will shift the burden of costs for waste collection to property owners and housing associations, provoking legal concerns from property owners.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Eero wanted to cancel a 6000-euro car deal – ended up paying 48,000 euros in legal fees

Eero, dissatisfied with a car purchase, sought to reverse the deal but faced significant legal costs after losing his appeal.

Feb 18 • 03:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Drafts Released: This is How Donald Trump Envisions the East Room of the White House

New sketches reveal Donald Trump's vision for the East Wing of the White House, prompting criticism over its size, costs, and legal issues.

Feb 17 • 17:14 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Increase in Mediator Salaries in Civil Cases

New regulations in Poland have significantly raised the fees for mediators involved in civil cases, reflecting the need for adjustment due to rising living costs since 2016.

Feb 17 • 10:02 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

NSW Police ordered to pay $1.89m in legal costs after fishing trial collapses

NSW Police must pay nearly $1.9 million in legal costs after a major abalone trafficking case against seven men collapsed due to critical evidence issues.

Feb 15 • 21:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Channel Nine says Warren Tredrea has now paid legal costs

Channel Nine has confirmed receipt of legal costs from Warren Tredrea, who was ordered to reimburse them following an unsuccessful unfair dismissal case.

Feb 11 • 08:58 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Against Aldi: Tchibo loses in the dispute over battle prices

Tchibo has lost a legal battle against Aldi regarding the sale of coffee below production costs, and may consider taking the case to a higher court.

Feb 10 • 19:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

More pollution and higher energy costs: critics condemn Trump’s anti-environment agenda

Critics are condemning Trump’s energy policies for exacerbating pollution and increasing electricity costs, as legal challenges arise against his administration's rollback of renewable energy projects in favor of fossil fuel initiatives.

Feb 10 • 14:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Coffee Prices: Tchibo Loses Against Aldi Süd

Tchibo has suffered another legal defeat against Aldi Süd over allegations of selling coffee at prices below production costs.

Feb 10 • 13:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Court battle over definition of 'woman' has cost taxpayers more than £766,000

The Scottish government has reportedly spent over £766,000 in taxpayer money on a legal dispute regarding the definition of 'woman' as it pertains to the Equality Act 2010.

Feb 10 • 13:18 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Deadline looms for Warren Tredrea to pay Nine's legal costs after failed appeal against unfair dismissal case

Warren Tredrea faces a deadline to pay $149,000 in legal costs following his unsuccessful appeal against an unfair dismissal ruling by Channel Nine.

Feb 10 • 05:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

AL: The appeal of the series complainant in Tampere is threatened by a bill for the appeal

A Tampere complainant is ordered to pay 600 euros towards the city's legal costs after unsuccessfully contesting multiple municipal decisions.

Feb 7 • 15:52 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Åkesson has swished the responsible of Dumpen after the verdict

Jimmie Åkesson pledges financial support for the legal costs of 'Dumpen' after its responsible operator was convicted of defamation for disclosing a man's identity in a child abuse case.

Feb 7 • 09:26 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Åkesson's support for Dumpen – pays over half a million

Jimmie Åkesson of the Sweden Democrats is financially supporting the controversial website Dumpen, pledging more than half a million SEK for legal costs following a defamation conviction of its publisher.

Feb 7 • 09:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Legal Column: Is it allowed to turn off the heating in winter?

The article discusses the implications and reasons against turning off the heating completely during winter, emphasizing the impact on heating costs and home maintenance.

Feb 5 • 16:02 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

GOP firebrand urges Trump agencies to claw back massive taxpayer benefits paid out to immigrants

Sen. Jim Banks is advocating for the Trump administration to recover billions spent on welfare benefits for immigrants, emphasizing legal obligations for their sponsors to reimburse these costs.

Feb 5 • 11:48 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

How much does it cost to register an electric scooter with the DGT?

The article discusses the costs associated with registering an electric scooter in Spain, highlighting the legal requirements that owners must fulfill including registration and civil liability insurance.

Feb 3 • 11:20 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

Ayuso's partner demands that the former Attorney General pay 65,000 euros for his lawyer's fees

Isabel Díaz Ayuso's partner has requested that former Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz pay nearly 65,000 euros in legal costs stemming from his conviction.

Feb 2 • 11:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Ayuso's boyfriend requests the Supreme Court to impose a payment of 65,000 euros in costs on García Ortiz

Alberto González Amador, the partner of Isabel Díaz Ayuso, asks the Supreme Court to require ex Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz to pay nearly 65,000 euros in legal costs following a ruling against him.

Feb 2 • 00:22 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Trump against Jerome Powell: Inflation would increase

President Trump threatens the Federal Reserve Chairman with legal action over building renovation costs, while seeking to shape interest rate policies, which could be detrimental to the US economy.

Jan 13 • 06:09 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

New scandal in the Agrokor case: DORH does not want to pay huge attorney fees

The Croatian State Attorney's Office has excluded nine associates of Ivica Todorić from the latest indictment in the Agrokor scandal, including his sons Ante and Ivan, prompting controversy over their legal costs.

Jan 2 • 20:00 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

New Laws and Regulations: What Changes Have Occurred with the New Year

With the new year, various legal changes have come into effect in Germany, including an increase in minimum wage and CO2 pricing, alongside higher costs for public transport and fuel.

Jan 1 • 11:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

A private individual can be paid in cash without losing the right to costs

The article discusses the legal allowances for private individuals to receive cash payments without affecting their rights to claim costs.

Dec 29 • 05:00 UTC

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