LACCA Invites Lawyers to Expand Their Recognition in Latin America – Submit Nominations Now!

Sao Paulo, Brazil – The Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA), affiliated with Latin Lawyer, is currently accepting recommendations for its prestigious LACCA Approved lawyers. In-house counsel and general counsel (GCs) throughout Latin America are invited to nominate legal professionals for this distinguished honor. The deadline for nominations is April 8. Each year, LACCA compiles a comprehensive list of LACCA Approved lawyers, who are highly recommended by GCs and in-house counsel in various areas of practice across Latin America. Furthermore, in-house counsel also have the opportunity to recommend international legal practitioners who are actively involved … Read more

Atlanta Judicial Commission Seeks Nominations for Municipal Court Judge Position

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – The Atlanta Judicial Commission is now accepting nominations for the position of Municipal Court Judge for the City of Atlanta Municipal Court. This presents an exciting opportunity for members of the bar and citizens to participate in the nomination process. Nominations in writing must be received by February 10, 2024, and a nominee must meet certain qualifications. To be eligible for the position, a nominee must be at least 25 years of age and have been a resident of the City of Atlanta for one year prior to the appointment. Additionally, the … Read more

Bafta’s Jury System Under Scrutiny: Campaigners Speak Out on Nominations and Diversity in Awards

LONDON – The 2022 Bafta Film Awards have once again sparked debate over the use of juries in key categories. This marks the fourth year that nominations have been influenced by the introduction of juries, as well as other reforms implemented by the UK’s film academy in response to the #BaftaSoWhite controversy in 2020. In an effort to gauge the response to this year’s nominations and the effectiveness of the jury system, Screen International spoke with UK-based awards campaigners who shared their thoughts on the matter. Contrary to what one might expect, many campaigners have … Read more

Atlanta Judicial Commission Seeks Nominations for Municipal Court Judge Position

Atlanta, Georgia – The Atlanta Judicial Commission is currently accepting nominations for the position of Municipal Court Judge in Atlanta Municipal Court. The commission invites members of the bar and the general public to submit nominations. Interested individuals must submit their nominations in writing by February 10, 2024, to the Atlanta Judicial Commission. To be eligible for the position, nominees should be at least 25 years old, residents of Atlanta for a minimum of one year prior to appointment, and have practiced law in Georgia for at least five years. The Commission will provide the … Read more