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Man Found Guilty in Shooting at Ackerman Park that Claimed the Life of Riverview High School Graduate

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Sarasota, FL – Nyquan Priester has been found guilty of manslaughter and discharging a firearm from a vehicle in connection with a fatal shooting at Ackerman Park in December 2021. The six-person jury delivered the verdict on Thursday, and Priester now faces a maximum sentence of up to 30 years in prison. The shooting resulted in the death of 18-year-old Dylan Jenkins, a promising athlete and graduate of Riverview High School. During the trial, three witnesses, Sa’tayvia Monix, Cameille Homer-Cunningham, and Kalvion Turner, took the stand and provided consistent testimonies about what occurred on the … Read more

Proposed Rule Seeks to Bring Clarity and Efficiency to Multi-District Litigation Proceedings

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Washington, D.C. – The Federal Advisory Committee on Civil Rules is seeking public comment on proposed Rule 16.1, which focuses on case management in multidistrict litigation (MDL) proceedings. The proposed rule aims to provide guidance for both parties and transferee courts regarding early case management in MDLs, including leadership appointments, information exchange, and other critical tasks that can impact the efficiency and cost of litigation. Businesses and other interested parties have until February 16, 2024, to submit their comments on the proposed rule. As it currently stands, the proposed rule, drafted with permissive language, does … Read more

Georgia Moves Towards Implementing ‘Addy’s Law’ to Protect Students from Dangerous Bus Stops

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HENRY COUNTY, Ga. – A bill named “Addy’s Law” in Georgia is gaining momentum after a tragic incident involving the death of an 8-year-old girl. The family of Adalynn Pierce, who was killed in a car accident while crossing the road to board her school bus, has been advocating for this legislation. The bill, also known as SB 492, aims to prevent children from having to cross busy streets to access their school buses. The proposed law states that school districts must ensure that students only enter or exit the bus on the side of … Read more

Former Popeyes Worker Awarded $31 Million in Lawsuit Against Sun Holdings

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DALLAS, Texas – A former employee of Sun Holdings, the operator of Popeyes restaurants, has been awarded nearly $31 million in damages by a jury in a lawsuit against the company. Jerry Stockton, the former worker, claimed that Sun Holdings owed him a portion of the restaurants’ profits. The initial compensatory damages awarded to Stockton amounted to $15.6 million, with an additional $15.1 million awarded in punitive damages. Stockton, who had served as the director of operations and later as the vice president of operations for Sun Holdings’ 150 Popeyes locations, filed the lawsuit one … Read more