Star-Studded International Jury Assembles for Venezia 82 Competition, Led by Acclaimed Director Alexander Payne

Venice, Italy – The International Jury for the Venezia 82 Competition, chaired by American filmmaker Alexander Payne, has been announced. Joining him are an esteemed group of international directors and actors, including French filmmaker Stéphane Brizé, Italian director Maura Delpero, Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu, Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, Brazilian actress and writer Fernanda Torres, and Chinese actress Zhao Tao. Alexander Payne, known for his unique approach to storytelling, hails from Omaha, Nebraska, and boasts an academic background in history and Spanish literature from Stanford, alongside a master’s degree in film directing from UCLA. His films, … Read more

ICOM Assembles Esteemed Jury for Prestigious Museum Sustainability Award

PARIS — The International Council of Museums (ICOM) has officially unveiled the composition of the jury for its prestigious Award for Sustainable Development Practice in Museums. This announcement marks a significant step towards recognizing and promoting sustainable practices across the global museum sector, in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) outlined in Agenda 2030. The diverse panel comprises seven experts, including four seasoned museum professionals and two specialists in sustainable development. They are joined by the esteemed chair of the ICOM International Committee on Sustainable Development (ICOM SUSTAIN), who will preside over the jury’s … Read more

Legal Team Assembles for Sunrun in High-Stakes Civil Rights Battle Over Former Employee’s Licensing Issue

Hartford, Connecticut — In a lawsuit that raises serious questions about workplace responsibilities and legal oversight, a former employee of Sunrun Installation Services has initiated legal action against his ex-employer. Filed by attorney Robert M. Berke on September 4 in the Connecticut District Court, the case centers around George Edward Steins, who was arrested and subsequently charged with employing an unregistered home improvement salesperson. Steins’ legal complaint alleges that Sunrun’s failure to notify the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection about the termination of his employment in 2017 — which ended his association with the company’s … Read more

Legal Team Assembles for Sunrun in Civil Rights Dispute Over Wrongful Charges Filed Against Former Employee

Hartford, Connecticut – In a notable legal turn, three attorneys from McCarter & English, namely David X. Sullivan, Thomas J. Finn, and Gregory A. Hall, have recently taken on representation for Sunrun Installation Services. This development comes in light of a civil rights lawsuit initiated on Sept. 4 in the Connecticut District Court, which levels serious allegations regarding an employment and licensing miscommunication that purportedly led to wrongful criminal charges against a former employee. The lawsuit was filed by attorney Robert M. Berke on behalf of his client, George Edward Steins. Steins, a former Sunrun … Read more