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New York Festivals Reveals Top Industry Leaders for the 2025 AME Greater China Awards Jury

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New York, NY – The prestigious New York Festivals has officially announced the jury panel for the 2025 AME Greater China Awards. This distinguished event, set to evaluate and honor the most innovative marketing campaigns across Greater China, will be guided by an executive jury composed of elite industry leaders. The 2025 AME Awards have drawn significant attention, not only for its spotlight on one of the fastest-growing and dynamic markets in the world but also for its renowned panel, promising a diverse mix of perspectives and expertise. The appointed jury members hail from various … Read more

Colorado’s New Driver’s License Law Promises Greater Inclusivity and Enhanced Road Safety

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Colorado Springs, Colo. — A new law in Colorado is set to majorly impact immigrants by providing them with greater access to driver’s licenses and identification documents. Ernesto Walsh, an attorney specializing in immigrant rights, highlighted the significance of this legislation, stating that it will enable immigrants to engage more actively in society and reduce the number of uninsured drivers, which pose a risk to public safety. The legislation, effective March 31, 2025, introduces significant changes to the existing requirements for obtaining a driver’s license in Colorado. Notably, it removes the requirement for applicants to … Read more

Record $25 Million Verdict in Long Island School Abuse Case Highlights Need for Greater Student Protections

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Riverhead, NY — In a landmark decision, a Suffolk County jury has awarded $25 million in damages to a former student of the Bay Shore Union Free School District, concluding he was sexually abused by his third-grade teacher. This verdict, stemming from a trial presided over by Suffolk Supreme Court Justice Christopher Modelewski, marks the highest compensation awarded under New York’s Child Victims Act for a Long Island student. The plaintiff, anonymously identified as P.L., recounted during the trial the extensive emotional and psychological damage he suffered since the abuse occurred during the 1990-91 school … Read more

Historic $600 Million Settlement Approved for East Palestine Train Derailment Victims Amidst Controversy and Calls for Greater Transparency

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Youngstown, Ohio — A landmark $600 million settlement has been approved for thousands affected by the notorious East Palestine train derailment earlier this year. During a court session that revealed the community’s deep divides, U.S. District Court Judge Benita Pearson endorsed the resolution reached in February, calling it a fair outcome for an ongoing trauma. The settlement, to be paid by Norfolk Southern, targets aid toward households and businesses within a 20-mile radius of the derailment, which saw a Norfolk Southern train spill cancer-linked chemicals near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border. The accident prompted mass evacuations and … Read more