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West Alabama Legislators Gear Up for 2026 Session with 13 Newly Prefiled Bills, Addressing Key Issues from Student Safety to Cannabis Regulation

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Three state legislators from West Alabama have prefiled a total of 13 bills for the upcoming January 2026 legislative session. Among them, Representative Ron Bolton has introduced five bills, while Senator Gerald Allen has submitted six, and Senator April Weaver has proposed two. Rep. Bolton’s bills address a variety of issues. One significant proposal, HB 29, seeks to include sexual extortion that results in the death of a minor under 18 within manslaughter charges. Another measure, HB 32, aims to revise weight and age limits for child passenger restraints and increase penalties for violations. Additionally, … Read more

Ashurst LLP Raises Starting Salaries for Newly Qualified Lawyers to £140,000, Closing In on Rivals

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London, England — Ashurst LLP has announced a significant salary increase for its newly qualified lawyers in the capital, raising their annual compensation by £15,000 to a total of £140,000, a firm spokesperson stated. This adjustment brings Ashurst’s pay scale in line with its prominent UK-based competitors, such as Freshfields and Linklaters, which both increased their entry-level lawyer salaries to £150,000 last year. The firm’s decision comes in the wake of a reported increase in its revenue for the previous fiscal year, which concluded in April. Ashurst’s revenue climbed by 9% to reach £961 million, … Read more

Jury Duty Series Takes a Comedic ‘David vs Goliath’ Twist in Newly Filmed Season Two on Prime Video

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Amazon’s popular streaming platform, Prime Video, has officially greenlit a second season of the documentary-style comedy, “Jury Duty,” adding another chapter to its lineup of innovative original programming. This announcement comes after the first season intrigued viewers with its fresh narrative approach, blending scripted elements with reality in a way that kept audiences guessing. Having already completed filming, the second season is poised to deliver even more surprises and engaging content. The first season of “Jury Duty,” which debuted in April 2023 on Amazon Freevee, featured a novel concept where a regular individual, portrayed by … Read more

Philadelphia Woman Wins $15 Million After Staircase Slip Injury in Newly Managed Apartment Building

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Philadelphia, PA — A Philadelphia court has ruled in favor of a woman who sustained a broken ankle after slipping on stairs in her apartment building, awarding her a $15 million compensation. The decision, reached on December 20, holds the building’s owner and the property management company liable for the woman’s injuries. At the time of the incident, the defendants argued against their liability by pronouncing that they had assumed control over the property merely two weeks before the mishap occurred. Nonetheless, the jury found the new management sufficiently responsible for ensuring the safety and … Read more