Jefferson County to Elect New Circuit Court Judge on Nov. 5; Bolling and Roy Contest for Critical Seat

Birmingham, AL – Voters in Jefferson County will head to the polls on November 5 to choose a new Circuit Court Judge for the Place 13 seat, marking an important judicial transition as the current officeholder prepares for retirement. The election pits Democrat Frederic A. Bolling against Republican Douglas M. Roy Jr. in a competition to manage civil legal matters for the county. The seat up for grabs is currently held by Judge Carole Smitherman, who announced her plan to retire in January, prompting this year’s race to find her successor. The victor of the … Read more

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

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

Florida Authors Contest Book Bans in Escambia County, Cite First Amendment Rights in Ongoing Legal Battle

The debate over the appropriate selection of books in Florida’s public schools has escalated, transitioning from local school board debates to legal battlefields. Recently, the spotlight has turned to Escambia County where a group of authors has taken legal action against the school district following the removal of books, including the noted children’s book “And Tango Makes Three.” The authors claim this action infringes on their First Amendment rights and have sought to interrogate school board members to uncover the rationale behind the book bans. A federal judge, however, has ruled that board members are … Read more

Class Action Attorneys Contest New Draft Rule Said to Conflate Key Legal Practices in Multidistrict Litigation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Legal professionals specializing in class action lawsuits are rallying for significant amendments to a proposed regulation concerning multidistrict litigation (MDL). They argue that the draft rule, designed to streamline early-stage litigation for cases consolidated from different jurisdictions, does not adequately distinguish between mass torts and class actions. These litigators claim the rule could disrupt long-established best practices for managing class-related MDLs. The proposed changes, which underwent scrutiny by the judiciary’s Advisory Committee on Civil Rules earlier this year, aim primarily to aid judges new to MDL responsibilities. By pushing lawyers to agree … Read more