Lifelong

Progressive Champion and Lifelong Activist Dan Rupli Passes Away at 82 After Impactful Political Legacy

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Columbia, Md. — Dan Rupli, a fervent progressive champion and committed advocate for civil rights, has died due to complications from a fall and dementia at the age of 82. Known for his relentless pursuit of political and social justice, Rupli’s career spanned several decades, featuring stints as a U.S. congressional candidate, a legal adviser, and a participant in President Bill Clinton’s trade missions. Rupli’s political endeavors began in earnest in 1976 when he challenged incumbent Rep. Goodloe Byron in Maryland’s 6th Congressional District. Representing a more liberal stance against Byron, a conservative Democrat, Rupli … Read more

Long Beach Mother Wins $21.3 Million Verdict After Devastating Truck Collision Leaves Her with Lifelong Injuries

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LONG BEACH, Calif. — A Long Beach resident, Leila Miyamoto, has been awarded $21.3 million in damages from a negligence case following a severe traffic collision. In 2016, Miyamoto sustained traumatic brain injuries and chronic pain after her minivan was rear-ended by a large commercial truck while she was stopped, waiting to turn. Miyamoto, 43, was preparing to make a left turn at the intersection of Wardlow Road and Elm Avenue when her vehicle was struck by an 18-wheeler operated by driver Daniel Almazan. The impact was so significant that it not only demolished her … Read more

From Legends to Legalities: How a Lifelong Boxing Enthusiast Became the Go-To Lawyer for Iconic Fighters

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As a youngster watching legendary pugilists like George Foreman and Roberto Duran battle it out on network television, an enduring passion for boxing was sparked within lawyer and adviser, Hornewer. Little did he know that his admiration for the sport would lead him into the corners of some of boxing’s greatest, including Roy Jones Jnr, Lennox Lewis, and Wladimir Klitschko. Hornewer first felt the direct impact of the sport during his Little League days when he learned that a teammate’s father who trained boxers had a fighter set to match up with Roberto Duran. According … Read more

Philadelphia Mourns Jerry Balka: Veteran, Lawyer, and Lifelong Advocate for Street Vendors Passes at 95

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Bryn Mawr, PA – Jerome Roy Balka, a distinguished Philadelphia attorney known for his compassionate advocacy on behalf of street vendors and his enthusiastic civic involvement, passed away at his home in Bryn Mawr on October 10. He was 95. His death, caused by pneumonitis, marked the end of a remarkable life dedicated to both the betterment of his community and the support of the underdog. Balka, a Philadelphia native, graduated from Central High School before earning a history degree from Temple University and a law degree from the institution currently known as the University … Read more