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Harvard Researcher’s Bid for Freedom: Federal Judge Orders Release Amid Ongoing Immigration Battle

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A federal judge in Burlington, Vermont, has ordered the release of Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard Medical School researcher, from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody during a bail hearing on Wednesday. Petrova had been embroiled in deportation proceedings for nearly three months after her detention at Boston Logan Airport in February. Judge Christina Reiss ruled that there was “clear and convincing evidence” indicating that Petrova did not pose a security threat or flight risk. Petrova was apprehended while attempting to bring frog embryos into the U.S. for her research but was charged with failing to declare … Read more

Michigan Supreme Court Upholds Immunity, Leaving Families of Oxford Shooting Victims Devastated and Seeking Accountability

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LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Supreme Court has decided not to hear a civil lawsuit brought by parents of victims from the tragic Oxford High School shooting in 2021. The decision has left many parents grappling with disbelief and despair over the court’s ruling. The lawsuit sought to hold the Oxford Community Schools district and its personnel accountable for the deaths of four students: Madisyn Baldwin, Tate Myre, Hana St. Juliana, and Justin Shilling. In September, the Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a ruling granting the district and its employees governmental immunity, effectively barring the … Read more

London International Awards Revives Chinese Creativity Award, Celebrating Global Excellence in Chinese-Language Advertising

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Las Vegas, Nevada – The London International Awards (LIA) has announced the relaunch of its LIA Chinese Creativity Award, the premier global competition that acknowledges outstanding creativity in the Chinese language. This initiative aims to celebrate exceptional work across various media forms, reinforcing LIA’s dedication to recognizing innovative advertising ideas that stem from Chinese-speaking territories worldwide. The newly revised awards program will accept submissions from any country, as long as the work is presented in Chinese. It will be judged exclusively by a panel of Chinese-speaking jurors who will evaluate entries between September 30 and … Read more

Veteran Litigator Kurt Weaver Joins Shook, Hardy & Bacon to Strengthen Product Liability Defense Team in Chicago

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CHICAGO — Kurt Weaver, a seasoned litigator known for his extensive experience in product liability and mass tort cases, has joined Shook, Hardy & Bacon as a partner in their Chicago office. With over 30 years in the legal field, Weaver enhances the firm’s capabilities in high-stakes commercial disputes and multidistrict litigations. Weaver has represented clients across multiple sectors, including life sciences, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and retail. Notably, he has secured jury verdicts in 13 complex product liability cases over the last seven years. His expertise extends to serving as lead counsel in significant multidistrict litigations, … Read more