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Union County Moves to Repeal Budget Law, Aiming for Enhanced Collaboration Between School Board and Commissioners

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In a bid to foster collaboration and end financial disputes, local authorities in Union County, North Carolina, are seeking to repeal a law that had set specific funding levels to prevent litigation between the Union County Board of Education and the Union County Board of County Commissioners. The original bill, passed last year, imposed a two-year moratorium which dictated the annual financial contributions from the county to the local schools, aiming at staving off budgetary conflicts. The legislation, initially introduced by Senator Tommy Tucker, covered not only Union County but Gaston and Nash counties as … Read more

Javier Campopiano Returns to Helm 2025 New York Festivals Advertising Awards, Aiming for Unparalleled Creative Standards

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New York – McCann Worldgroup’s Global Chief Creative Officer, Javier Campopiano, has been reappointed as the Executive Jury President for the New York Festivals Advertising Awards 2025, heralding a new chapter in the prestigious event’s history. Starting in January, Campopiano will lead an elite panel of creatives and brand innovators, aimed at reinforcing the awards’ reputation for recognizing global creative excellence. Under Campopiano’s leadership, the 2025 edition of the awards seeks to surpass the benchmarks set in previous years by assembling a diverse jury that will bring a myriad of perspectives to the evaluation process. … Read more

Pennsylvania AG Sues Medical Giant for Mismanagement, Aiming to Protect Community Healthcare

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Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The Pennsylvania Attorney General, Michelle Henry, has initiated a legal battle with Prospect Medical Holdings over alleged mismanagement and neglect of the Crozer Health System, which has significantly impacted the community’s access to healthcare. The lawsuit accuses the company of syphoning off resources from the health system, which resulted in a hospital shutdown and reduced services across other facilities, breaking their initial promises made to the community. According to the Attorney General, Prospect Medical Holdings failed to uphold the conditions stipulated in an agreement dating back to 2016. The agreement, approved … Read more

Revamped Federal Rule Sharpens Scrutiny on Expert Testimony in U.S. Courts, Aiming to Curb ‘Junk Science’ in Legal Battles

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WASHINGTON — In the intricate dance of courtroom litigation, expert witnesses often play a pivotal role, swaying jury opinions with their specialized knowledge. However, despite their advanced degrees and confident demeanor, these experts’ assertions are not always rooted in sound scientific practice. This potentially leads to unjust outcomes and multimillion-dollar verdicts, particularly in toxic tort lawsuits that hinge significantly on dueling expert testimonies. To address these concerns, the Federal Rules of Evidence, specifically Rule 702, dictate the admittance of expert testimony in federal courts. Traditionally, this rule allowed for a liberal acceptance of expert testimony, … Read more