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Last week, Israeli President Reuven Rivlin, whose role as head of state is largely ceremonial, stepped into the political limelight and tasked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with forming a new government, following last monthâs Knesset election. Netanyahu was tapped for the task a day after his criminal trial on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust began in earnest, as the first witness against him took the stand. More Headlines ....
On the eve of the filing of a taxpayerâs lawsuit that challenges the authorization of a special prosecutor to pursue a criminal case against a Beachwood city councilman, council voted to retain another lawyer to defend the city. Beachwood Law Director Diane A. Calta told council it was necessary to retain Kenneth J. Fisher of Cleveland as special counsel because Beachwoodâs insurance agency wonât cover a taxpayerâs lawsuit and she expects the costs to rise above the $5,000 she is authorized to spend without council approval. She said there could be other claims as well. At the Dec. 7 council meeting held virtually, council president James Pasch and councilman Mike Burkons recused themselves. Burkons is the plaintiff in the lawsuit. ....