Anniversary

Cannabis Control Division Faces Lawsuit Over Unlawful Product Recall on 4-Year Anniversary of Legal Marijuana Sales in New Mexico

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Cannabis Control Division in New Mexico is facing a new lawsuit as the state marks four years of legal recreational marijuana sales. Instead of celebration, a local cannabis manufacturer has taken legal action against the division over a recent product recall. The manufacturer claims that the recall was “unlawful” and that the state did not follow its own rules in issuing the recall. According to Jacob Candelaria, attorney for Pharmers LLC, the recalled products were manufactured by his clients in the fall of 2022 and passed all required tests mandated by … Read more

ITV Drama ‘Mr Bates Vs The Post Office’ Earns Top Prize at Broadcasting Press Guild’s 50th Anniversary Ceremony

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London, England – ‘Mr Bates Vs The Post Office’ has been awarded the coveted Jury Prize at the 50th anniversary of the Broadcasting Press Guild’s award ceremony. The ITV drama, starring Toby Jones as sub postmaster Alan Bates, delves into the wrongful accusations faced by sub postmasters due to the faulty IT system Horizon in the Post Office Scandal. The recognition by the jury emphasizes the significant impact this series had on shedding light on a gross miscarriage of justice. Chair of the BPG, Manori Ravindran, highlighted the unique nature of this story and praised … Read more

Judge Pauline Newman Celebrates Historic 40th Anniversary on the Federal Circuit with Surprising Honor

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On February 28, 2024, Judge Pauline Newman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) celebrated her 40th anniversary on the bench. A surprise lunch was organized by her current and former clerks to honor this momentous occasion. The original plan for a small gathering quickly evolved into a larger celebration that left Judge Newman pleasantly surprised and overjoyed. Judge Newman has had a remarkable career that has had a profound impact on the intellectual property (IP) community. She is not only a trailblazer and pioneer but also an inspiration to many. … Read more

Michigan State University Revisits Campus Mass Shooting Tragedy on Anniversary as New Gun Regulations Take Effect

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EAST LANSING, Mich. – As the first anniversary of the tragic mass shooting at Michigan State University approaches, Professor Marco Díaz-Muñoz reflects on the painful memories that continue to haunt him. A year ago, a gunman entered his classroom, taking the lives of two students and leaving others critically injured. Díaz-Muñoz anticipates a wave of emotions as he prepares to teach the exact same lecture and lesson that were interrupted by the horrific event. On February 13, 2023, the East Lansing campus was terrorized for nearly four hours, claiming the lives of three students – … Read more