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JA Bayona Leads Star-Studded Jury at the 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival

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San Sebastián, Spain — The San Sebastián International Film Festival has unveiled the juries for its 73rd edition, which is scheduled from September 19 to 27. The festival recently finalized its program, generating excitement among filmmakers and cinephiles alike. Spanish director J.A. Bayona will lead the Official Selection jury. Bayona, an illustrious figure who previously competed with films like The Impossible and A Monster Calls, earned the City of Donostia – San Sebastián Audience Award earlier this year for his Oscar-nominated work, Society of the Snow. His jury will include American filmmaker Gia Coppola, recognized … Read more

Mid-Year ADA Title III Lawsuit Filings Show Steady Increase, California Leads with Highest Numbers

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San Francisco, California — A notable upturn is evident in the filing of lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III in federal courts, reflecting a resurgence since the significant dip in cases in 2023. The mid-year statistics reveal a gradual upward trend, with figures increasing from a five-year low in 2023. Since 2017, the count of ADA Title III lawsuits has fluctuated significantly during the first half of each year, peaking in 2021 when 6,304 cases were recorded. However, filings fell to just 4,081 in 2023. This year marks a shift, with … Read more

Michigan Leads Legal Challenge Against Federal Energy Department’s New Funding Policy, Citing Risks to State Programs

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LANSING, Mich. — Michigan has joined a coalition of more than a dozen states in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Energy over a recent policy directive regarding federal funding for state energy efficiency programs. The policy, issued in May, aims to modify reimbursement rates for costs associated with these programs, prompting concerns among state officials. Federal support typically helps states cover indirect expenses, including staff salaries and office supplies. Previously, states could negotiate reimbursement rates, allowing for a maximum charge of up to 15% of a project’s total funding. However, the newly … Read more

Franklin County Jury Awards Family $27 Million After Security Assault Leads to Tragic Death

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A Franklin County jury has ruled in favor of the family of Gregory Coleman Jr., awarding them $27 million following his death after an altercation outside a Short North bar in Columbus, Ohio. Coleman, 37, died on September 18, 2022, after being in a coma for two weeks due to injuries sustained in the incident. Ed Hastie, the family’s legal representative, expressed the significance of the verdict, stating it reflects a pursuit of justice. The Coleman family initiated a lawsuit in 2023, targeting the ownership group of the Julep bar, known as I Love High … Read more