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Global Legal Minds Converge to Combat Human Trafficking Through Innovative Essay Award

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Washington, D.C. – The Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law at American University has once again thrown a spotlight on some of the most pressing global challenges through its annual Human Rights Essay Award. This year, the competition drew an impressive 73 entries in both English and Spanish, submitted by legal professionals and scholars from across the world. The 2025 edition’s theme focused on the critical issue of human trafficking, underpinning the persistent violation of human dignity and fundamental human rights. The essays submitted tackled the complex subject of human trafficking from a variety … Read more

APAC’s Creative Elite Convene to Judge the 46th AWARD Awards: Celebrating Excellence in Advertising and Design

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Sydney, Australia – The Australasian Writers and Art Directors (AWARD) has officially announced the lineup of jury chairs and jurors for the anticipated 46th AWARD Awards. This year’s event will gather 81 of the most distinguished creative professionals from the Asia-Pacific region to review and recognize the year’s exceptional creative achievements. The judging process is divided into two phases. It will commence with an initial round dedicated to shortlisting finalists, scheduled from May 30 to June 6. This will be followed by a more in-depth, second round of deliberations happening from June 30 to July … Read more

Plaintiffs Urge Court to Uphold $25M Award in Gambling App Class Action

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Washington, D.C. — In a recent legal development, a lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit has requested a federal judge in Washington to proceed with an unjust enrichment claim against a subsidiary of High 5 Games. The plaintiff alleges that the subsidiary engaged in a strategic asset transfer in 2022, purportedly to evade a $25 million payout mandated by a jury decision on February 7. The jury found that the company had specifically targeted gambling addicts through its social casino-style mobile applications. The case underscores a growing tension between the creators of gaming applications … Read more

Court Upholds $300,000 Award in SkyWest Airlines Sexual Harassment Case

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A federal court in Texas has recently affirmed a $300,000 jury verdict in favor of a SkyWest Airlines parts clerk who claimed she was subjected to a sexually hostile workplace. The decision upholds the original judgment which has drawn significant attention due to the allegations of severe workplace misconduct. The case, initiated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), revolved around accusations that included unwelcome sexual comments, jokes and gestures, and suggestions of engaging in sexual activities for money. These claims led to a jury verdict in November that awarded the plaintiff $2.17 million, … Read more