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Creative Titans Unite: AWARD Reveals Jury Line-Up for Its 46th Annual Ceremony, Showcasing APAC’s Finest

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Sydney, Australia – The Australasian Writers and Art Directors (AWARD) organization has announced the lineup of jury chairs and jurors for its upcoming 46th AWARD Awards, an event that highlights the region’s premier creative talents. Scheduled for judging in late May and early July, the awards aim to recognize excellence in a variety of advertising and design disciplines across the Asia-Pacific region. This year’s panel includes 81 professionals who are top leaders in their fields. They will gauge submissions in diverse categories ranging from advertising communications and digital, to impact areas and innovative media strategies. … Read more

Creative Titans Converge: AWARD Unveils Esteemed Jury for Its 46th Prestigious Ceremony

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Sydney, Australia – The Australasian Writers and Art Directors (AWARD) organization has revealed its esteemed lineup of Jury Chairs and jurors for the forthcoming 46th AWARD Awards. The event will convene 81 prominent creative professionals from across the Asia-Pacific region to evaluate some of the most exceptional advertising and creative work produced over the past year. The judging for the prestigious awards comprises two phases. The initial phase, which commences on 30 May and extends until 6 June, will focus on selecting the finalists. This will be followed by a second phase where, between 30 … Read more

Judge Overturns $25 Million Award in Bay Shore School Abuse Case, Calls for Reduced Settlement or Retrial

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Bay Shore, NY — A significant legal shake-up has occurred as a Suffolk County Supreme Court judge has overturned a $25 million jury verdict originally awarded against the Bay Shore School District. The school district was previously found liable due to its continued employment of Thomas Bernagozzi, a former teacher accused of sexually abusing students. Justice Christopher Modelewski has instead proposed a drastically reduced sum of $4 million, setting the stage for a potential retrial unless an agreement is reached. In rendering this decision late last week, Judge Modelewski specified the breakdown of the new … Read more

Utah Legislature Wins ‘Black Hole’ Award for Lack of Transparency in Public Records

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Salt Lake City, Utah – The Utah Legislature has garnered significant criticism for its approach to public records, leading to the state receiving a damning appraisal as a “Black Hole” by a recognized freedom of information advocacy group. This designation highlights profound issues regarding the accessibility of public records in Utah, reflecting a broader concern about transparency in governmental operations. This criticism stems primarily from recent legislative actions perceived as tightening the reins on public records accessibility. Particularly contentious is the enactment of HB 2022, which opponents argue introduces prohibitive fees and cumbersome processes that … Read more