Luminary

Taiwanese Design Luminary Apex Lin Honored with Prestigious Judge’s Choice Award at 2025 Asia Design Prize

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TAIPEI, Taiwan — Apex Lin, a distinguished chair professor at Asia University in Taiwan, has been honored with the 2025 “Judge’s Choice” of the Asia Design Prize (ADP), recognizing his extensive contributions to Asian design on a global scale. The accolade highlights Lin’s efforts across design practice, education, and promotion, particularly emphasizing designs that represent Taiwan’s island image and cultural identity. The Asia Design Prize, established in 2016 by the collaborative efforts of Japanese and Korean design communities, aims to uncover and celebrate superior design work across Asia. Organized by the Korean design media DESIGNSORI, … Read more

Luminary Litigators Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere Appointed as Co-Heads of Litigation at Norton Rose Fulbright’s Expanding Chicago Office

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CHICAGO — Norton Rose Fulbright, a prominent global law firm, has expanded its Chicago office with the addition of two nationally renowned litigators, Joshua Lee and Edward Casmere. The pair will lead the office as Co-Heads of Litigation and Disputes, specializing in product liability, consumer disputes, and complex environmental and mass tort litigation. Lee and Casmere, who previously helped establish the Chicago-based litigation firm Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila, bring a wealth of experience in managing high-stakes, ‘bet-the-company’ cases. Their expertise spans across numerous legal domains, including intellectual property, employment, labor law, and cryptocurrency, aside … Read more

Legal Luminary Paul Clement Appointed as Amicus Curiae in High-Profile DOJ Dismissal Case

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New York, NY — As the legal landscape continues to evolve, recent insights shed light on some intriguing developments, specifically involving the motion to dismiss a high-profile case and the role of well-respected lawyers in shaping legal debates. These instances not only underline the tactical maneuvers within the U.S. justice system but also highlight the vibrant and sometimes controversial discussions surrounding judicial decisions and appointments. A recent hearing caught public attention when the Department of Justice sought to dismiss charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, invoking Rule 48(a) of the Federal Rules of … Read more

Former AIADMK Luminary N. Jothi Defects to DMK in High-Profile Political Shift

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Chennai, India – In a significant political development, former Rajya Sabha member and seasoned attorney N. Jothi has left the AIADMK to join the ranks of the ruling DMK party. The induction ceremony took place at the DMK’s headquarters on Wednesday and was overseen by the party’s president and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. Jothi, who notably served as a trusted legal advisor to the late AIADMK leader and former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, was welcomed into the DMK fold alongside top party leaders. This high-profile political switch was witnessed by key DMK figures … Read more