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Sheboygan Man Faces Federal Charges for Allegedly Producing Child Pornography Involving Minors

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SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — A 31-year-old local man faces serious allegations after a federal grand jury indicted him on multiple charges related to child pornography. Nolan M. Pitsch was indicted on five counts of producing child pornography and one count of possessing such material, as outlined in a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. The indictment contends that Pitsch engaged in unlawful activities involving minors over an extended period, with alleged offenses spanning from approximately March 1, 2024, through at least September 30, 2024. Authorities claim he knowingly coerced several … Read more

Federal Court Sends Pharmaceutical Lawsuit Back to State, Keeping Boies Schiller in Legal Spotlight

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Miami, Florida — A federal judge has determined that Boies Schiller Flexner LLP remains implicated in a continuing legal battle involving pharmaceutical mass tort firms and their previous counsel. In a ruling issued Thursday, the judge remanded the case back to state court, affirming that the allegations against the law firm have sufficient merit to proceed. The lawsuit revolves around claims from various pharmaceutical tort firms, which allege that their former legal representation may have mishandled certain aspects of their cases. By sending the case back to state level jurisdiction, the judge has effectively allowed … Read more

New York Court Upholds Local Climate Laws, Bolstering Efforts to Combat Emissions from Large Buildings

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New York, NY — In a significant ruling today, the New York State Court of Appeals affirmed that the state’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act does not override Local Law 97 or other municipal climate initiatives. This decision is expected to strengthen local authorities’ ability to enforce measures aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Rachel Spector, the Deputy Managing Attorney at Earthjustice’s Northeast Office, issued a statement praising the court’s decision. She emphasized that this ruling reinforces the importance of local laws in conjunction with statewide efforts to address climate change. Spector remarked on … Read more

Cannes Critics’ Week Honors Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke’s Quirky Comedy-Drama ‘A Useful Ghost’ with Grand Prix

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CANNES, France — Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke has made a significant mark at the Cannes Film Festival with his debut feature film, A Useful Ghost, which has won the prestigious Grand Prix in the Critics’ Week sidebar. The award was selected by a jury chaired by filmmaker Rodrigo Sorogoyen, alongside jurors Jihane Bougrine, Josée Deshaies, Yulina Evina Bhara, and actor Daniel Kaluuya. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Thailand, A Useful Ghost tells the poignant story of a man grappling with the devastating loss of his wife, who succumbed to dust pollution. In a surreal twist, he … Read more