Jury

Opioid Settlement: Baltimore Secures $152 Million Jury Award, Aims for Healing and Recovery

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BALTIMORE — The city of Baltimore will accept a $152 million jury award in its ongoing litigation against opioid distributors, a significant outcome in the battle against the opioid crisis that has devastated communities across the nation. The jury found that the companies failed to monitor suspicious orders of painkillers, contributing to widespread addiction and overdose deaths. The award follows a lengthy trial that exposed how these distributors prioritized profits over public health, exacerbating one of the deadliest drug crises in U.S. history. This ruling is part of a larger trend where cities and states … Read more

Grand Jury Indicts Vance Boelter on Multiple Murder Charges Tied to Alleged Politically Driven Attacks

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MINNEAPOLIS — A grand jury has indicted Vance Boelter for premeditated first-degree murder in connection with a series of violent incidents on June 14, according to Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty. The indictment details additional alleged victims, deepening the severity of the charges connected to Boelter’s purportedly politically motivated actions. The charges against Boelter include two counts of first-degree murder, four counts of attempted first-degree murder, one count of felony animal cruelty, and one count of impersonating a police officer. The indictment has drawn significant attention, given the charged nature of the incidents and the … Read more

L.A. Judge Bans Reporter from Courtroom During Confidential Jury Selection in UCLA Health Case

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Los Angeles, Calif.—An unusual incident unfolded in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday when Judge Tony L. Richardson ordered a reporter from the Daily Journal to leave during jury selection for a civil harassment and discrimination case involving UCLA Health. The directive came from Judge Richardson’s clerk, Karlet Ghazarian, who informed the reporter that the proceedings were confidential. However, the judge did not provide any formal announcement regarding the confidentiality of the hearing. When inquired the following day about the reasons for the closed jury qualification, Ghazarian reiterated that the confidentiality was in accordance with … Read more

Trailblazing Marketers Unite: Meet the Elite Jury for the 2025 Effie Awards South Africa

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Johannesburg, South Africa — The 2025 Effie Awards South Africa has unveiled the distinguished panel of industry experts who will serve on its Grand Jury, responsible for assessing this year’s top Gold-winning campaigns. This esteemed group is tasked with the critical role of determining which of these campaigns may be worthy of the prestigious Grand Effie, awarded only to those that demonstrate exceptional marketing effectiveness. The Grand Effie is not awarded annually; it is given only when a campaign exhibits clear, measurable results and a lasting impact. The 2025 jury will convene in person on … Read more