Milestone

Governor Shapiro Marks Legislative Milestone with Over 100 New Laws in 2024, Enhancing Education, Veterans’ Services, and Consumer Convenience in Pennsylvania

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania has achieved a legislative milestone by signing over 100 bills into law in 2025, demonstrating the state government’s commitment to address diverse issues ranging from improving access to education and healthcare to implementing economic reforms. His administration has surpassed the century mark with 102 new laws, highlighting an active agenda that touches on several crucial areas of public and economic policy. Among the highlighted statutes, new guidelines for selling ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages will now permit Pennsylvanians to purchase pre-mixed drinks like canned margaritas and Jack and Coke … Read more

Aaron Judge Outpaces His Record-Breaking Year, Eyes New Home Run Milestone Amid Yankees’ Struggles

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New York — New York Yankees’ outfielder Aaron Judge is once again in the spotlight as he approaches a milestone that could see him surpass the home run record he set last season. Two years after chasing the long-standing American League home run record of 61, set by Roger Maris in 1961, Judge is now potentially on track to outdo his own 2022 record of 62 homers. Through 89 games this season, Judge has already hit 32 home runs, putting him slightly ahead of his pace from last year. Despite a sluggish start where he … Read more

Women Achieve Historic Milestone as Majority of Law Firm Associates – Law.com

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Women have achieved a significant milestone in the legal profession. According to a report by the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), women now make up more than half of associates at law firms. This marks the first time in history that women hold the majority in this position. The report shows that in 2023, 50.3% of associates in private practice were women, reflecting a dramatic increase from previous years. The NALP began gathering data on this issue in 1991, when only 38% of associates in private practice were women. However, this number has been … Read more

Milestone Verdict: Male Professor Awarded $15 Million in Landmark Gender Discrimination Case Against Thomas Jefferson University

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Philadelphia, PA – A federal jury in Philadelphia has awarded $15 million to a former male professor who sued Thomas Jefferson University for gender discrimination in a sexual assault investigation. This verdict marks the largest-ever award under Title IX, the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded schools. Legal experts say it is also the first time a male professor accused by a female subordinate has won such a case against a university at trial. The case was highly unusual and the verdict was dramatic, according to KC Johnson, a Title IX expert … Read more