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McDonald’s Parts Ways with Local Partner, Closes All 12 Outlets in Sri Lanka Amidst Conflict

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Colombo, Sri Lanka – McDonald’s has terminated its agreement with its local partner in Sri Lanka, resulting in the closure of all 12 outlets in the country, according to an attorney for the U.S. company. Sanath Wijewardane, the attorney, stated that the decision to end the agreement was due to standard issues. While the stores continued to operate for a few days after the cancellation, they have now ceased operations. The local partner, Abans, declined to comment on the termination of the agreement. However, it has been reported by local media that McDonald’s took legal … Read more

ADFEST 2024: Lotus Awards Recognize Exceptional Creative Work Celebrating Local Culture and Promoting Sustainability

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PATTAYA, THAILAND – The prestigious ADFEST 2024 concluded with the presentation of the Lotus Awards, which honored outstanding creative work across eight categories including Effective, Outdoor, Sustainable, Press, Radio & Audio, Film, INNOVA Lotus, and Lotus Roots. The awards ceremony took place on March 23 at the PEACH venue in the Royal Cliff Hotels Group, Pattaya. A record-breaking total of 1,587 submissions were received for the Lotus Awards, and a panel of 63 jury members from 23 cities convened to select the winners. Chaired by Malcolm Poynton, the Global Chief Creative Officer for Cheil Worldwide, … Read more

D.C. Federal Judge Upholds Law Allowing Noncitizens to Vote in Local Elections, Ruling Lawsuit Lacks Evidence of Rights Violations

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WASHINGTON (AP) – A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has dismissed a lawsuit that challenged a local law allowing noncitizens to vote in municipal elections. In her ruling, Judge Amy Berman Jackson stated that the plaintiffs did not provide sufficient evidence to prove that the law violated their constitutional rights. The lawsuit was filed by a group of seven U.S. citizens who are registered to vote in the District of Columbia. They argued that the city’s “Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022” infringed upon their Fifth Amendment rights. However, Judge Jackson determined that … Read more

Jury Awards Local Man $5.4 Million in Landmark Sexual Assault Case Against Former Principal

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Brighton, New York – In a recent court case, a jury has awarded a local man over $5 million in damages after he claimed to have been sexually assaulted two decades ago by the former principal of Siena Catholic Academy. The victim, now in his 30s, bravely came forward, alleging that the abuse took place during his time in middle school at Siena. According to the victim, Joseph Grasso, the principal at the time, sexually assaulted him in St. Thomas More Church, located next door to the school. Grasso vehemently denies these allegations. The jury’s … Read more