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New Leadership Voted In: Concordia Parish Police Jury Welcomes President Cornell Lewis and Vice President Genesia Allen

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Vidalia, La. — In a pivotal session that marks the beginning of its 2025 agenda, the Concordia Parish Police Jury saw a leadership change with the election of new officers during its first meeting of the year. Cornell Lewis has taken the helm as the new president, while Genesia Allen will serve as the vice president. Lewis, who recently secured the District 3 Place B seat, replaced former President Collin Edwards after a competitive roll call vote. This election follows Lewis’s initial entry into parish governance in 2024 when he ousted Scottie Whittington. Prior to … Read more

Venable LLP Welcomes High-Profile Litigator Tara Pehush to Strengthen Its New York Team

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NEW YORK — Venable LLP has welcomed Tara Pehush as a new partner in its New York office, marking a significant addition to its Product Liability and Mass Torts Group. With nearly two decades of legal practice, Pehush brings a wealth of experience in products liability, commercial disputes, and toxic tort litigation and arbitration. Pehush, who has previously served clients across manufacturing, technology, and pharmaceutical sectors, specializes in risk management and complex appellate litigation. Her comprehensive legal experience has made her a vital asset in navigating high-stakes cases for her clients. Edward Boyle, co-chair of … Read more

Supreme Court Rejects Review of Maryland’s Handgun Licensing Law, Upholding Strict Safety Measures

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up a challenge to Maryland’s handgun licensing law, leaving in place the state’s stringent rules that require prospective handgun owners to undergo a comprehensive approval process including fingerprinting and firearms training. This decision marked a significant victory for gun control advocates and upheld a prior ruling by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals from August 2024. The petition to the Supreme Court was brought by a coalition of gun owners, the pro-firearms group Maryland Shall Issue, and the Montgomery County-based Atlantic Guns store. They contended … Read more

Jury Awards $3.25 Million to Family of Cordale Handy, Rules St. Paul Officer Used Excessive Force in 2017 Shooting

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St. Paul, MN — A federal jury in St. Paul has awarded $3.25 million to the family of Cordale Handy, who was fatally shot by local police in 2017. The decision, reached after a summer 2023 trial, concluded that one of the two officers involved used excessive force in the incident that ended Handy’s life at the age of 29. The lawsuit, initiated by Handy’s mother, Kimberly Handy-Jones, contested the actions of the officers and sought justice for her son’s death. After the initial trial, the city faced a punitive damages charge of $1.5 million … Read more