Awards

Jury Awards Over $2 Million to Air Force Veteran for Excessive Force and Battery by Nassau County Police

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Brooklyn, NY – A federal jury in Brooklyn awarded over $2.3 million to Robert Besedin Sr., a Long Island Air Force veteran, concluding a civil rights lawsuit he filed against two Nassau County police officers. The verdict, reached on Wednesday, resulted from a 2017 incident where Besedin claimed the officers forcibly threw him down concrete stairs outside his Baldwin home. The jury found that one officer was guilty of using excessive force, and Nassau County was liable for battery by its officers. Additionally, the panel determined that officers Stephen Beckwith and Dominick Mantovani maliciously prosecuted … Read more

Marketing Excellence on the Horizon: WARC Unveils Star-Studded Jury for the Asia-Pacific Awards 2025

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London, UK — The esteemed WARC, recognized globally for its insights into marketing effectiveness, has announced its jury for the anticipated WARC Awards for Asia-Pacific 2025, held in collaboration with LIONS. This distinguished event celebrates superior strategic marketing initiatives across the region that have significantly contributed to business growth. The awards will feature a panel of top-tier industry professionals, representing a broad spectrum of both global and local brands including Budweiser, Kraft Heinz, Mars Wrigley, and Suntory PepsiCo, along with major agencies such as Dentsu, Leo Burnett, and Ogilvy. These experts hail from various corners … Read more

Jury Awards Half-Billion in Landmark Truck Safety Case as Industry Faces Soaring Insurance and Litigation Costs

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In a landmark decision that has sent ripples throughout the trucking industry, a jury has granted nearly half a billion dollars in total damages to plaintiffs following a fatal accident in 2019. The verdict targeted the manufacturer of a 2004 Wabash dry van trailer, claiming its rear impact guard was faulty, despite meeting safety regulations at the time of production. This decision did not include potential key factors such as the Volkswagen driver’s legal intoxication and both occupants’ failure to wear seat belts, as the case was centered solely around product liability. Earlier this year, … Read more

ADC 104th Annual Awards Unveils Jury Presidents, Welcomes New Categories in Upcoming Global Creative Contest

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NEW YORK — The prestigious ADC 104th Annual Awards, spearheaded by The One Club for Creativity, recently revealed its lineup of jury presidents, tasked with curating the globe’s preeminent talents in various creative disciplines. With a legacy dating back to 1920, these awards celebrate the highest level of craftsmanship and innovation within the advertising and design industry. This year’s panel features notable figures from a rich array of sectors. Among the jury presidents are Jeff Goodby from Goodby Silverstein & Partners, Stephanie Wexler from archimania, and Joseph Hutchinson of Rolling Stone. This diverse group brings … Read more