December

From Historic Trials to Celebratory Births: A Look Back at Significant Events on December 28th

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As the year 2024 nears its end, December 28 marks significant events that have shaped history in many profound ways. From pivotal advancements in film to seismic shifts induced by natural disasters, this day encapsulates both human creativity and the unpredictable power of nature. On this date in 2015, a decision emerged in Cleveland that highlighted ongoing racial tensions and challenges within the United States’ justice system. A grand jury elected not to bring charges against two white police officers following the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Tamir Rice, a Black youth who was holding a … Read more

North Carolina Amends ‘Raise the Age’ Law: Certain Felonies to Send 16, 17-Year-Olds to Adult Court Starting December

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Raleigh, North Carolina – A significant amendment to North Carolina’s juvenile justice law, commonly known as “Raise the Age,” will soon change how 16 and 17-year-olds charged with specific felonies are processed in the state’s legal system. Starting on December 1, these teenagers will be tried as adults if they commit violent felonies, marking a departure from the state’s recent practices focusing on rehabilitation for young offenders. In 2019, North Carolina updated its juvenile justice laws, implementing the “Raise the Age” initiative, which ceased the automatic prosecution of 16 and 17-year-olds as adults for misdemeanors … Read more

Emporia Aggravated Battery Case Postponed: New Trial Dates Set for December

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Emporia, KS — Jury proceedings in a serious legal action involving allegations of aggravated battery in Emporia, initially scheduled to commence this month, have been deferred until December. The delay in the legal process means the community will have to wait longer for resolution in a case that has caught the attention of local residents. The individual accused in this notable case, Raena Grana, faces charges including a single count of aggravated battery and another for interference with law enforcement. These charges stem from an incident reported in early June involving a stabbing at a … Read more

Rosen Law Firm Announces Key Deadline in Edwards Lifesciences Securities Class Action – Investors Urged to Act by December 13

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New York — The Rosen Law Firm, recognized globally for defending investor rights, is currently notifying investors of the impending lead plaintiff deadline on December 13, 2024, in the class action lawsuit against Edwards Lifesciences Corporation. This lawsuit pertains to all individuals who acquired securities in Edwards between February 6, 2024, and July 24, 2024. These investors might be eligible for monetary recovery via a contingency fee arrangement, requiring no out-of-pocket fees. Edwards Lifesciences, listed under NYSE: EW, is primarily involved through its innovations in patient-focused medical innovations, including the critical Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement … Read more