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Jury Awards Over $2 Million to Victim of Sexual Assault by Ex-Cop Turned Therapist

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St. Louis, MO – A Missouri woman has won a $2.135 million lawsuit against her former therapist, a St. Charles County professional counselor who previously served as a law enforcement officer in Lincoln County. The therapist was accused of sexually assaulting her during what were supposed to be therapeutic sessions, beginning with inappropriate physical contact and escalating to sexual relations. The St. Louis County jury’s verdict followed a three-day trial concluding in mid-June, which resulted in the large award that included $1 million in punitive damages spread over three counts of negligence. The complaint detailed … Read more

Supreme Court Decision Ends Chevron Doctrine, Bolstering Judicial Oversight and State Power in Federal Regulation

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Washington, D.C. – In a decisive and historic move, the U.S. Supreme Court has overruled the longstanding Chevron doctrine, fundamentally shifting the balance of power back toward judicial oversight and away from federal agency autonomy in interpreting ambiguous laws. The Chevron, U.S.A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. decision, established 40 years ago, enabled federal agencies to significantly influence regulatory actions, impacting a myriad of sectors across the U.S. The doctrine allowed these agencies to interpret legislation in a manner that often led to an expansion of their regulatory scope, sometimes beyond what was … Read more

Star-studded Panel and New Voices Illuminate Melbourne International Film Festival Awards

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Melbourne, Australia — The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) has revealed the jury for this year’s Bright Horizons Award, which boasts a stellar lineup of global cinema talent including Jury President filmmaker Ivan Sen. In addition, MIFF has announced the contenders for the newly established Uncle Jack Charles Award, honoring the legacy of the renowned First Nations actor and activist. The 2024 edition of the Bright Horizons Award, valued at $140,000, continues to support and shine a spotlight on emerging filmmakers undertaking their first or second major project. Among the diverse range of nominees vying … Read more

Persistent Determination: Mother Achieves Bar Exam Success After a Decade of Perseverance

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PORTLAND, Ore. — A groundbreaking initiative in Oregon is paving the way for aspiring civil rights lawyers like Bailey McQueeny-Rose, a recent law graduate from the University of Oregon who chose a nontraditional path to legal licensure that bypasses the conventional bar exam. Known as the Supervised Practice Portfolio Examination (SPPE), this route offers a hands-on legal training approach under the tutelage of licensed attorneys, radically shifting the licensing paradigm for new lawyers while aiming to inject practical experience into their early careers. The SPPE requires participants to complete 675 hours of supervised practice and … Read more