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Douglas County Jury Awards $5 Million to Whistleblower in Disability Discrimination Case Against East Wenatchee Water District

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EAST WENATCHEE, Wash. — A jury in Douglas County has awarded $5 million to Brian Kniffen, a dedicated employee of the East Wenatchee Water District, who claimed he was wrongfully dismissed after sustaining a work-related spinal injury. Kniffen worked for nearly 30 years as a utility field inspector. In 2020, Kniffen injured his back while trying to open a stuck water main valve. Following the incident, he sought workplace accommodations to manage his recovery, including restrictions on his ability to lift heavy objects and manually operate valves. These recommendations were backed by the Washington State … Read more

Goshen Local School District Introduces Panic Buttons for Enhanced Safety Amid Legislative Push in Ohio

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CINCINNATI, Ohio — The Goshen Local School District is leading an initiative to enhance safety measures in schools by equipping teachers and staff with panic buttons. This move is part of a broader strategy to improve security across educational facilities. Superintendent Brian Bailey emphasized the significance of this addition, noting that after recent upgrades to school security systems, providing staff with an immediate means to alert authorities in emergencies seemed like a natural progression. The panic buttons are embedded in cards about the size of traditional credit cards, making them easily accessible for daily use. … Read more

Local Attorney Joshua L. Potter Announces Candidacy for Circuit Judge, Aims to Bring Trust and Fairness to 8th Judicial District

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Texarkana, Arkansas – Local attorney Joshua L. Potter has announced his intention to run for the position of Circuit Judge for the 8th Judicial District South, Division 2, which oversees cases in Miller and Lafayette Counties. The seat is set to become available following the retirement of Judge Brent Haltom, who has held the role since January 1, 2011. The upcoming election will take place on March 3, 2026. With more than 15 years of legal practice in both state and federal courts across Arkansas and Texas, Potter is seeking to bring a wealth of … Read more

Edwin Scales III Takes the Helm: New Chief Judge Elected for Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal

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MIAMI, Fla. — Judge Edwin Scales III has been appointed as the chief judge of Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal, beginning July 1. His election marks a significant moment, as Scales is the first resident of Monroe County to hold this position. Appointed to the court by former Governor Rick Scott in December 2013, Scales has made a notable impact in the legal community. Prior to his judicial appointment, he operated as a sole practitioner in Key West, focusing on appellate and commercial litigation, land use law, and mediation. In addition to his work … Read more