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Campbell Law Seeks Volunteers to Judge Prestigious National Trial Advocacy Competition

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Raleigh, NC – Campbell Law School is actively seeking volunteer judges for an upcoming premier trial advocacy competition. Scheduled for March 6-9, the law school, in conjunction with Milberg Law and the University of South Carolina, will co-host the 2025 Regional Tournament of the American Advocates for Justice (AAJ) Student Trial Advocacy Competition (STAC). The competition is renowned for highlighting the capabilities of aspiring trial lawyers, who will vie for scholarships and a spot to represent their teams at the AAJ’s national convention in July. The event promises to gather significant legal talent with 16 … Read more

Superman Soars into Legal Turmoil: Shuster Estate Sues Warner Bros. Discovery Over International Release Rights

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Los Angeles – Enthusiasm for the debut trailer of James Gunn’s new “Superman” movie has been overshadowed by a legal challenge that could potentially block its release in several key international markets. The estate of Joseph Shuster, co-creator of the Superman character, has initiated a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery, potentially halting distribution in countries including Canada, Ireland, Australia, and the United Kingdom. The legal dispute, spearheaded by Mark Warren Peary, the executor of Shuster’s estate, centers on the assertion that Warner Bros. lacks the necessary distribution rights in these territories. The estate is pursuing … Read more

Former Youth Baseball Coach Convicted on Multiple Charges Including Sexual Assault and Child Pornography in Pennsylvania

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HARRISBURG, PA — A former youth baseball coach in Franklin County has been convicted on multiple charges of sexual assault involving two adults and three minors, as announced by Attorney General Dave Sunday. The jury delivered its verdict on Thursday, finding 45-year-old Justin Biser, of Waynesboro, guilty of 65 criminal counts. The convictions include serious charges such as sexual assault, indecent assault, child pornography, and invasion of privacy. These events reportedly occurred between 2021 and 2023, with Biser exploiting his role as a coach to gain proximity to the victims. During the trial, which spanned … Read more

President Trump Enacts Laken Riley Act; New Legislation Aims to Strengthen Immigration Enforcement Following Tragic Incident

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TAMPA, Fla. — On Wednesday afternoon, President Donald Trump enacted the Laken Riley Act, a new law aimed at tightening measures against illegal immigration. The legislation mandates the detention and potential deportation of non-legal residents who have been accused of criminal activities, including misdemeanors. The law is named in memory of 22-year-old Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, who tragically lost her life near her college campus at the hands of an undocumented immigrant with a prior arrest record. In response to the incident, the newly signed act seeks to bolster public safety and reduce similar … Read more