Jury

Creative Revolution: Marco Venturelli to Lead a Trailblazing Jury in LIA’s Non-Traditional Category Judging

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Las Vegas, Nevada — The 2025 London International Awards (LIA) is set to break the mold of traditional judging processes with its unique approach, operating without any pre-judging. Judges will gather in Las Vegas from September 25 to October 3 at the Encore at Wynn, where they will assess every submission starting from Round 1. Marco Venturelli, a prominent figure in the creative industry, will lead the judging panel in the Non-Traditional Category. Venturelli holds multiple prestigious titles, including Global CEO and Chief Creative Officer of Leo, as well as CEO and CCO of Publicis … Read more

Final Arguments Delivered as Jury Weighs Fate of Andrew Leon in High-Stakes Murder Case

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FRESNO, Calif. — The fate of Andrew Leon now lies in the hands of a jury following closing arguments presented by attorneys in a high-profile murder trial. Prosecutors and the defense made their final appeals to the jurors on Monday, establishing starkly contrasting narratives regarding Leon’s actions in the shooting death of April Diaz, the mother of his then-girlfriend. Prosecutor Kendall Reynolds emphasized the importance of credibility in the case, pointing out, “This is a murder case. Believability and credibility is what this case really comes down to. Who do you believe?” As he urged … Read more

Colorado Supreme Court Weighs Jury Authority in Multi-Million Dollar Medical Malpractice Case

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Colorado justices are weighing the extent of judicial authority over jury awards in medical malpractice cases, a debate ignited by the injury of a newborn girl. Following a severe hospital error that led to lasting damage, her parents sought compensation, resulting in a jury award of over $27 million primarily for future care. However, Colorado law generally caps such damages at $1 million, with exceptions possible if a judge identifies compelling reasons to exceed that limit. Now, the Colorado Supreme Court is addressing crucial questions about judges’ roles after juries have made their decisions. Specifically, … Read more

$9.15 Million Verdict: Jury Rules in Favor of Ex-Power Integrations Executive Facing Workplace Harassment

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SAN JOSE, Calif. — Peter Rogerson, a former senior director of worldwide marketing communications at Power Integrations, Inc., has secured a $9.15 million judgment against his former employer for harassment and discrimination, as determined by a Santa Clara County jury. The law firm Gomerman, Bourn, and Associates (GBA), which represented Rogerson, reported that a substantial portion of the verdict, amounting to $6 million, consisted of punitive damages aimed at holding the company accountable for its actions. Rogerson, 63, spent a decade at Power Integrations, where he was well-regarded by colleagues and praised by the company’s … Read more