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Courtney Holm Appointed as Vail’s New Municipal Judge, Bringing Two Decades of Legal Expertise to Her Hometown

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Vail, CO – The town of Vail has appointed Courtney Holm as the new municipal judge. Following the retirement of Judge Cyrus “Buck” Allen III, Holm will step into this pivotal role on April 1, poised to uphold the legal framework of her hometown for a two-year term. Courtney Holm, a seasoned attorney with a specialization in civil litigation, family law, and criminal law, brings over two decades of legal expertise to the bench. During her career, she has handled cases across various levels including municipal and state courts, as well as in higher courts … Read more

Steven Snell Appointed as Williamson County Judge, Succeeding Bill Gravell Who Joined Trump Administration

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AUSTIN, Texas — The Williamson County Commissioners Court recently appointed Steven Snell as the new county judge, following the resignation of Bill Gravell, who left earlier this month for a new role within the Trump administration at the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy. Snell, previously an educational leader, steps into this judicial role after an extensive career managing school districts in Texas. Snell, appointed on March 10, was one of four potential candidates considered for the post vacated by Gravell, who had been at the helm since 2019. Before moving into his judicial … Read more

Luminary Litigators Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere Appointed as Co-Heads of Litigation at Norton Rose Fulbright’s Expanding Chicago Office

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CHICAGO — Norton Rose Fulbright, a prominent global law firm, has expanded its Chicago office with the addition of two nationally renowned litigators, Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere. The pair will lead the office as Co-Heads of Litigation and Disputes, specializing in product liability, consumer disputes, and complex environmental and mass tort litigation. Lee and Casmere, who previously helped establish the Chicago-based litigation firm Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila, bring a wealth of experience in managing high-stakes, ‘bet-the-company’ cases. Their expertise spans across numerous legal domains, including intellectual property, employment, labor law, and cryptocurrency, aside … Read more

Yuji Iwasawa Appointed as New President of the International Court of Justice

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The Hague, Netherlands – The International Court of Justice recently selected Yuji Iwasawa, its judge from Japan, as the new president of the tribunal. This decision comes after the previous president, Nawaf Salam, stepped down in January to assume the role of Lebanon’s prime minister, as appointed by President Joseph Aoun. Iwasawa, who has been serving as a judge at the ICJ since June 2018, will fulfill the remaining term as president until February 5, 2027. His presidency marks a significant milestone as he follows in the footsteps of Hisashi Owada, another distinguished Japanese jurist, … Read more