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Asia Pacific Tambuli Awards Reveals Executive Jury for 2024 Young Marketing Leader of the Year Award

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Manila, Philippines – The Asia Pacific Tambuli Awards has announced its Executive Jury for the prestigious Young Marketing Leader of the Year Award. This recognition is specifically given to marketing professionals below the age of 35 who have displayed exceptional leadership in brand management and have executed innovative marketing campaigns with significant business and social impact. The Tambuli Awards, a collaboration between the University of Asia and the Pacific’s (UA&P) School of Media and Marketing and industry partners, aims to honor effective marketing campaigns and sustainability initiatives that positively contribute to society. The 2024 Young … Read more

Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer Advocates for Legal Representation Amidst Controversy Surrounding His Past Clients

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LONDON – Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, defended his legal career and the importance of legal representation during a recent interview. In a testy exchange on an online show hosted by The Sun’s political editor Harry Cole, Starmer addressed accusations that he had defended criminals and terrorists during his time as a lawyer. The interview, titled “Never Mind The Ballots,” marked the debut episode of the newspaper’s new online show. Cole took the opportunity to revisit an article he had written in January, which accused Starmer of aiding “baby-killers and axe murderers” in … Read more

Legal Finance Leader, Counsel Financial, Expands Capabilities with New Managing Director

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BATON ROUGE, La. – Counsel Financial, a firm specializing in litigation finance and loan servicing, has announced the appointment of Nicholas (Nick) D’Aquilla, Esq. as its new Managing Director. This strategic move aims to strengthen the company’s capabilities in finance and servicing. D’Aquilla brings extensive experience in the mass tort industry, having worked as a civil defense litigator for the Louisiana Department of Justice and contributing to the administration of over $20 billion in mass tort settlements. D’Aquilla’s expertise lies in administering complex settlements, particularly in high-profile cases related to environmental, pharmaceutical, medical device, and … Read more

Released from Prison: Senegalese Opposition Leader Ousmane Sonko and Presidential Candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye Set Free Ahead of Election

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DAKAR, Senegal – Ousmane Sonko, the prominent Senegalese opposition leader, along with his fellow presidential candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye, were released from prison on Thursday evening, just 10 days before the scheduled election. The release came after weeks of turmoil and crisis, following the decision by President Macky Sall to postpone the February 25 presidential vote. Sonko, who has been a key figure in the opposition and a vocal critic of the government, has spent months behind bars, with various charges levied against him. The legal case, coupled with economic and social tensions, led to … Read more