Boosts

Vancouver’s Lohn Foundation Boosts Support for Struggling Students, Donates $25,000 to Adopt-A-School Campaign

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Vancouver, Canada — The Lohn Foundation, renowned for its charitable contributions, has pledged an additional $25,000 to the Vancouver Sun’s Adopt-A-School (AAS) program, spurred by concerning tales of hardships faced by students in alternative education systems across British Columbia. This decision comes as a continued commitment from the Foundation, specifically prompted by reports highlighting the dire circumstances of students who attend alternate programs in Surrey, Vancouver, and Mission. These students often grapple with challenges such as poverty, mental health troubles, substance abuse, criminal justice involvement, and vulnerability to exploitation. Jack Kowarsky, a Vancouver-based lawyer and … Read more

King County Boosts Judicial Force with Two Additional Judges to Accelerate Eviction Proceedings

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Seattle, WA — In an effort to expedite the resolution of eviction cases, King County has recently increased its judicial workforce, adding two new judges to its Superior Court bench. This strategic move aims to address the growing backlog of eviction proceedings exacerbated by the pandemic, ensuring faster case processing to meet both tenant and landlord needs. The additional judges were appointed following an evident rise in eviction filings, a trend notably influenced by the expirations of COVID-19 related moratoriums. The moratoriums, initially put in place to prevent mass evictions during the economic upheavals caused … Read more

Paramount Sued Over Ad Practices, Amazon Unveils AI Show Recaps, Snapchat Boosts Holiday Shopping Options

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In the swiftly evolving realms of digital entertainment and online retail, major companies are unrolling innovative services to captivate consumers, while also drawing scrutiny over privacy practices. Paramount, a prominent media conglomerate, is grappling with a lawsuit alleging unlawful data sharing, while Amazon introduces a novel AI-driven feature to enhance viewer experience. Meanwhile, Snapchat broadens its commercial footprint with new retail gift card offerings ahead of the holiday season. California resident Victor Cho has initiated a class action lawsuit against Paramount, claiming the company has infringed upon viewer privacy by tracking subscriber viewing histories and … Read more

Supio Emerges with $25M Series A to Revolutionize Legal Tech, Boosts Law Firm Efficiency with AI

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Seattle, WA – Emerging from its initial secretive phase, Supio, an AI-driven platform, has announced a successful Series A funding round of $25 million led by Sapphire Ventures, marking a significant advancement for the technology’s use in personal injury and mass tort litigation. With the participation of initial investors such as Bonfire Ventures and Foothill Ventures, the burgeoning tech firm’s total capital has reached $33 million. Supio harnesses the power of Large Language Models (LLMs) to analyze and organize vast amounts of unstructured data that law firms typically manage. This technological solution brings a high … Read more