Competition

Cannes Film Festival: The Screen Jury Grid Reveals Early Surprises and Struggles in This Year’s Competition

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CANNES, France — The annual Cannes Film Festival buzzes with excitement, drawing moviegoers and industry leaders to its glamorous streets. Among the festival’s longstanding traditions is the Screen Jury Grid, a unique feature that captures the evolving landscape of critical reception. Created by a panel of international film critics, this grid serves as a real-time gauge of ongoing reactions to the films competing for the prestigious Palme d’Or. As critics settle into their seats for this year’s showcase, the grid has already begun to reveal noteworthy insights. With six films having premiered so far out … Read more

iF DESIGN AWARD 2025: World’s Top Design Jury Integrates New Sustainability Criteria in Prestigious Global Competition

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Hannover, Germany – One of the global design community’s premier accolades, the iF DESIGN AWARD, has recently commenced its initial jury stage for the upcoming 2025 iteration. Since 1953, the iF Design, an esteemed independent design organization based in Germany, has hosted this coveted award. This year’s session began in December, featuring some of the most esteemed experts from various disciplines within the international jury, focusing significantly on sustainability. The event noticeably marks a significant evolution of the competition, incorporating a new set of sustainability benchmarks. These criteria, spearheaded by the new Global Head of … Read more

Elisabeth Haub School of Law’s BLSA Team Shines with Top Finish at Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Competition

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Boston, MA — Demonstrating exceptional legal acumen and strategic prowess, the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) Mock Trial Team from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University clinched a top two position at the 2024–2025 Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Competition. This competitive event was part of the 57th Annual Northeast Black Law Students Association (NEBLSA) Regional Convention, emphasizing the strength and capabilities of the participating teams from across the Northeast. Over four grueling days, the team from Haub Law, consisting of students Julie Bazile (2L), Jason Lee (4L Flex), Andrew Pierre (3L), … Read more

Trump Administration Takes Tough Stand on Big Tech, Blocks Major HPE-Juniper Merger to Safeguard Market Competition

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WASHINGTON — In a move that underlines the Trump administration’s hardline stance on corporate consolidation, the Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit to block the proposed $14 billion merger between Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Juniper Networks. This legal challenge marks a sharp turn from expected regulatory leniencies predicted during Donald Trump’s presidency, signaling robust enforcement of antitrust laws especially within the tech industry. The federal lawsuit, initiated this past Thursday, aims to halt the merger on the grounds that it would drastically diminish competition within the U.S. enterprise wireless networking market. Authorities argue that … Read more