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New Mexico Sues Company for Illegally Charging Veterans for Free Benefit Services, Seeks Justice and Restitution

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Las Cruces, N.M. – New Mexico’s Attorney General Raúl Torrez is taking legal action against a Las Cruces-based company, Disabled Veterans Consultants, Inc. (DVC), accusing it of illegally charging veterans for benefits consulting services that should be offered at no cost. The services, which relate to disability benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), are typically provided for free by federally accredited entities. The lawsuit, lodged in the Third Judicial District Court, contends that DVC engaged in practices that contravene the New Mexico Unfair Practices Act by purporting to assist veterans without the … Read more

Daniel Kaluuya to Judge Cannes Critics’ Week, Part of Star-Studded Jury Supporting Emerging Filmmakers

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Cannes, France — Notable Oscar-winning actor Daniel Kaluuya, renowned for his roles in “Get Out” and “Judas and the Black Messiah,” is set to bring his expertise to the Cannes Film Festival as part of the jury for this year’s Cannes Critics’ Week. Under the leadership of Spanish filmmaker Rodrigo Sorogoyen, celebrated for his work in “The Beasts,” this jury panel will encompass a diverse group of cinema experts. Joining Kaluuya and Sorogoyen on the jury are Moroccan journalist Jihane Bougrine, French-Canadian cinematographer Josée Deshaies, recognized for her work in films like “Passages” and “The … Read more

$2.1 Billion Verdict: Georgia Man Wins Massive Lawsuit Claiming Roundup Caused His Cancer

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Atlanta, GA — In a landmark decision, Bayer, the parent company of Monsanto, has been ordered by a jury to pay nearly $2.1 billion in damages to a Georgia man who claims its widely used Roundup weed killer caused his cancer. The verdict, delivered late Friday in a Georgia courtroom, is one of the highest in ongoing legal battles surrounding the herbicide’s safety. The damages awarded to plaintiff John Barnes total $65 million in compensatory and $2 billion in punitive damages, his attorneys from Arnold & Itkin LLP and Kline & Specter PC reported. Barnes, … Read more

Chilean Firm Prieto Advances Two New Counsel in Criminal Law and Disputes Division

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Santiago, Chile — The Chilean law firm Prieto has recently advanced its legal team by promoting María Jesús Becerra and Agustín Prado to the position of counsel, a move that notably strengthens its criminal law and disputes practice groups. This enhancement within the firm highlights a strategic commitment to growth and expertise in these key legal areas. Prieto, renowned in Chile for its comprehensive service offerings, has been expanding its influence in the legal sphere, particularly in sectors that demand highly specialized knowledge such as criminal law and dispute resolution. The promotion of Becerra and … Read more