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Judge Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit, Upholds Free Speech Rights in Landmark Ruling

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SOUTH BEND, Indiana – The controversial lawsuit filed by Tamara Kay against The Irish Rover, a student newspaper at the University of Notre Dame, has been dismissed by Judge Steven David. The suit had accused the paper of defamation, but the judge ruled that the claims made by Kay failed to meet the legal requirements for defamation. The Irish Rover had responded to the lawsuit by filing an anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) motion. This motion is designed to protect individuals from being intimidated or silenced through litigation when exercising their First Amendment rights. … Read more

Sullivan County Grand Jury Recommends Sweeping Changes to Child Protective Services Following Tragic Death of 16-Month-Old

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MONTICELLO, N.Y. – The tragic death of 16-month-old Akasha Luvert from a fentanyl overdose has not only shocked the small Sullivan County community of Liberty but has also ignited a dispute between former Acting District Attorney Brian Conaty and former County Attorney Michael McGuire. The disagreement centers around whether county officials could have done more to prevent the child’s death. Luvert’s parents, 26-year-old Lisa Keitt and 41-year-old Jimmy Luvert, were charged with manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child following her death. The family was under the supervision of the county’s Child Protective Services … Read more

New Laws in Multiple States Aim to Strengthen Corporate Regulations and Protect Shareholders

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Colorado – Senate Bill 22-034, effective February 1, 2023, introduced new measures to counteract fraudulent business documents filed with the Colorado Secretary of State. The bill amended the Corporations and Associations Act to address this issue. Additionally, Senate Bill 23-1297, effective August 7, 2023, stated that corporations in Colorado cannot issue a scrip in bearer form without surrendering enough scrip to equal a full share. Delaware – Senate Bill 110, effective August 1, 2023, amended Delaware’s corporation and LLC laws by increasing the courthouse municipality fee from $20 to $40. Another bill, Senate Bill 112, … Read more

The Lionel Gelber Prize Announces Expert International Jury for 2024 Award in International Affairs Literature

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Toronto, Washington, London, and Rome – The jury for the 34th edition of the esteemed Lionel Gelber Prize has been announced by The Lionel Gelber Prize Board. Led by Professor Janice Gross Stein, the jury consists of returning jurors Francis J. Gavin and Rosa Brooks from Washington, as well as new jurors Iain Martin from London and Eric Reguly from Rome. Chair of the Lionel Gelber Prize Board, Judith Gelber, expressed pride in the diversity and experience of the jury, stating that their expertise in exploring complex international affairs issues would contribute to fostering public … Read more