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Closing Arguments Conclude in Trial for Mother of Oxford High School Shooter, Jury Begins Deliberations

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OXFORD, Mich. – The trial for the mother of the Oxford High School shooter has concluded after seven days of testimony, and now it is up to the jury to make a decision. Throughout the trial, prosecutors presented 21 witnesses, while the defense only called Jennifer Crumbley herself to testify. Both sides gave their closing arguments on Friday, and the jury has been instructed to refrain from discussing or reading about the case until deliberations begin on Monday, Feb. 5. Jennifer and James Crumbley are facing four counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with their … Read more

Holding the Third-Party Litigation Financing Industry Accountable: AdvaMed Urges Congressional Reform to Protect Patients and Innovation

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Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House Oversight Committee held a hearing on September 13, 2023, to address the concerns surrounding third-party litigation financing. AdvaMed and its members have expressed significant worries about the impact of these financing practices. They argue that third-party speculators, along with the attorneys they fund, are taking advantage of the mass tort litigation system, prioritizing their own financial gain over the well-being of patients, medical device manufacturers, and the general public. By investing substantial amounts into advertising campaigns, these attorneys and financial backers can generate a large number of cases, many … Read more

New D.C. Law Removes Waiting Period for Divorce, Empowering Survivors of Domestic Violence

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Washington, D.C. – A recent change to divorce laws in D.C. aims to provide more support for survivors of domestic violence by eliminating the waiting period before divorce. Advocates for victims of domestic violence pushed for this change, arguing that it will help those looking to separate from an abusive spouse. Previously, D.C. law required couples to live separately for six months, with mutual and voluntary agreement, before they could file for divorce. If one party contested the divorce, the couple had to remain married for a year. However, under the new law, any spouse … Read more

Japanese and Iranian Films Take Top Honors at International Film Festival Rotterdam

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Rotterdam, Netherlands – Japanese actor and director Toshihiko Tanaka’s film “Rei” and Iranian filmmaker Oktay Baraheni’s “The Old Bachelor” emerged as the top winners at the International Film Festival Rotterdam. Tanaka’s “Rei” took home the prestigious €40,000 ($43,000) Tiger Award in the main competition, while Baraheni’s “The Old Bachelor” won the €30,000 ($32,000) VPRO Big Screen Award 2024. “Rei” tells the story of a woman in Tokyo struggling to find meaning in her life until she encounters a deaf landscape photographer living in the mountains of Hokkaido. The jury, consisting of Marco Müller, Ena Sendijarević, … Read more