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Former Judge Barbara Jones Takes on Oversight Role in Monitoring Trump’s Business Activities

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New York — Former federal judge Barbara Jones, who has built a respected post-bench career overseeing various high-profile legal cases, is once again in the spotlight. This time, she’s tasked with monitoring the business activities of former President Donald Trump as part of ongoing legal proceedings concerning his company’s financial dealings. Jones, with a commendable judicial tenure that spans many significant rulings, retired from the bench to serve as an independent arbiter in cases requiring meticulous oversight. Her previous assignments include mediating disputes and reviewing documents in cases with national implications, such as those involving … Read more

Prof. Barbara Barron to Lead the New Perry Weitz Mass Tort Institute at Hofstra Law

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Hempstead, NY – Hofstra University Law School has announced the appointment of Prof. Barbara Barron as the Executive Director of the newly established Perry Weitz Mass Tort Institute. This initiative is set to significantly enrich the academic landscape through a focused exploration of mass tort litigation, an area of law that deals with civil actions involving numerous plaintiffs against one or a few corporate defendants. The Mass Tort Institute, named after alumnus Perry Weitz, a notable figure in mass tort litigation, aims to foster a deeper understanding among students and professionals about the complexities and … Read more

Santa Barbara International Film Festival Announces Stunning Winners, Showcasing Global Stories and Originality

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) closed its 39th edition with an awards ceremony held at El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel. The festival celebrated remarkable films from across the globe, recognizing their storytelling prowess and originality. Claudia Puig, SBIFF’s Programming Director, expressed gratitude towards the jurors for their fine selections and congratulated this year’s award winners. Among the winners, “Transmexico” directed by Claudia Sanchez received the Audience Choice Award sponsored by The Santa Barbara Independent. Sophia Sabella and Pablo Feldman’s “Edge of Everything” won the Panavision Spirit Award for Independent … Read more

Transcendent Films Win Big: Highlights from the 39th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The winners of the 39th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) have been announced, featuring acclaimed films such as “TransMexico,” “Edge of Everything,” and “Andragogy.” Recognized for their excellence in independent and international cinema, these films were selected by a panel of esteemed jury members. The SBIFF has become a prominent film festival in the United States, drawing in approximately 100,000 attendees over its packed week of screenings, with more than 200 films showcased. The festival’s mission is to discover and showcase the best in independent and international cinema. The … Read more