Champions

Iowa Lawyer Champions Environmental Justice, Targets Pollution in Legal Battles for Clean Water Rights

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Iowa City, Iowa — As pollution continues to impact Iowa’s environmental landscape, seasoned lawyer Jim Larew, 70, has committed the remainder of his career to legal battles aiming to safeguard the state’s most vulnerable waters. At the heart of these efforts is a fledgling movement in Northeast Iowa, a region valued for its relatively pristine streams in an area known as the Driftless Region. This area, unique for its lack of glacial sediment drift, features terrain that, while picturesque with its spring-fed streams and caves, is particularly susceptible to surface pollution. In 2022, Larew and … Read more

Washtenaw County Judge Champions Reconciliation and Restoration in Legal Practices

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — In the heart of Washtenaw County, a judge has dedicated her career to the principles of reconciliation and restoration, actively promoting these themes throughout her tenure on the bench. These ideals have not only shaped her approach to justice but have also influenced community initiatives aimed at healing and reform. Judge Carol Kuhnke, who has served the Washtenaw County Trial Court since 2013, focuses heavily on rehabilitative justice, an approach that prioritizes the restoration of relationships over punitive measures. This shift in focus aims to address the root causes of crime … Read more

Paris Hilton Champions New California Law Enhancing Oversight of Youth Treatment Centers

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Starting January 1, state-licensed residential treatment centers for children and youth in California will face new regulations aimed at increasing transparency and safeguarding the well-being of their residents, especially regarding the use of restraints and seclusion rooms. These facilities, which cater to individuals up to age 21, will be held to more stringent reporting standards whenever such measures are employed. In details provided by the new law, each time a child is restrained or secluded, the facility must generate a thorough report. This report will be distributed to the affected youth, their … Read more

Attorney Champions Enhanced Collaboration Between Mainland China and Macao

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Beijing, China – High-profile lawyer Liu Zhao has spent significant chunks of his career fostering closer ties between China’s mainland and Macao. His efforts come amidst Beijing’s growing focus on consolidating relationships with its special administrative regions, a crucial part of its national strategy. Liu, who is originally from mainland China, has emphasized the importance of enhancing legal and economic relationships between the mainland and Macao. Through his work, he aims to provide insightful guidance on cooperation projects and further integrate Macao’s unique socio-economic fabric with the vast opportunities available across China. Macao, which returned … Read more