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Former Starbucks Regional Director Wins Lawsuit Alleging Wrongful Termination Following Controversial Arrests

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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – In a recent federal trial, a former regional director for Starbucks, who is white, claimed she was wrongfully terminated following the high-profile arrests of two Black men at one of the coffee giant’s stores. The jury ultimately sided with the ex-employee, delivering a significant verdict. The trial centered around the events that unfolded at a Starbucks in Philadelphia back in 2018. The two African American men were arrested and later released without charges after a store manager called the police when they refused to leave the premises. The incident sparked outrage … Read more

California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Deputy Director Accused of Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Resulting in Delays for Wildfire Victims

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Sacramento, California – A lawsuit filed at Sacramento County Superior Court accuses a deputy director for the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) of sexual harassment and claims that retaliation resulted in a delay in state support for wildfire victims. The plaintiff in the case, identified as Kendra Bowyer, alleges that she experienced a year of inappropriate comments and advances from deputy director Ryan Buras, including non-consensual touching and trying to enter her bed while she was sleeping. The lawsuit also accuses Cal OES of failing to respond to previous reports of harassment … Read more

Finnish Director Aki Kaurismäki’s ‘Fallen Leaves’ Soars at Box Office with $12.4M Gross

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HELSINKI, FINLAND – Finnish director Aki Kaurismäki has achieved his highest global box office success in a decade with his Cannes Jury Prize winner, “Fallen Leaves,” which has grossed $12.4 million, according to data released by the film’s producers. This marks the director’s second highest box office result, trailing only behind his 2011 drama “Le Havre.” The love story set in Helsinki, which depicts the challenging union of two lost souls, has become the highest grossing local film ever in Finland, raking in $3.6 million domestically. Following its premiere at the Cannes Competition, the film … Read more

Former Santé Ventures Marketing Director Faces Dilemma: Settle for Fraction of $1.5 Million Verdict or Prepare for New Damages Trial

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Austin, Texas – A former marketing director for Santé Ventures, a prominent venture capital firm, has been faced with a difficult decision after winning a $1.5 million jury verdict over unpaid bonuses. Youngjoo Rhee must now choose between accepting a fraction of the awarded amount or preparing for a new trial to seek further damages. During the trial, evidence revealed that Rhee was entitled to a $750,000 bonus based on her successful efforts to secure a $75 million investment from a pension fund. However, she was only paid a bonus of $300,000, according to Judge … Read more