Panels

Palm Springs ShortFest 2025: A Celebration of Creativity with Panels, Filmmaker Insights, and Oscar-Qualifying Awards

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Palm Springs, California – The 2025 Palm Springs International ShortFest has announced its dynamic programming lineup for this year’s 31st anniversary celebration. Set to take place from June 27 to 29 at the Renaissance Hotel, the festival will feature an array of panels, roundtable discussions, and interactive sessions that aim to bridge connections among filmmakers, directors, producers, and other industry professionals. Among the notable names set to participate are Jesy Odio, producer of “Everyday in Kaimukī,” and directors such as Josh Margolin (“Thelma”) and Daniel Willis (“Matlock,” “The Rookie”). Meera Menon, known for her work … Read more

Controversial Hillsborough Judge Resigns Following Disciplinary Panel’s Recommendations Amidst Contentious Campaign

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TAMPA, Fla. — Hillsborough Circuit Judge Nancy Jacobs announced her resignation effective May 31, following a disciplinary panel’s recommendation for her removal. The decision comes in the wake of findings by the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission that Jacobs exhibited unprofessional behavior during her contentious campaign against Judge Jared Smith in 2022, a race that became notably divisive over issues surrounding abortion rights. The commission’s investigation revealed that Jacobs violated ethical standards meant to guide the conduct of judges and candidates. Although judicial races in Florida are traditionally nonpartisan, the campaign between Jacobs and Smith devolved … Read more

IAB South Africa Bookmark Awards Unveils Diverse and Dynamic Jury Panels for 2024

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Johannesburg, South Africa – The IAB South Africa Bookmark Awards has unveiled the chairs and members of its nine jury panels for 2024, showcasing a diverse range of industry experts. This year’s new addition, the Marketing Craft panel, joins the existing panels that make up the Bookmarks, including Publishers, Innovative Engineers, Builders, Marketers, Performance Marketing, Social, Community & Influencer Marketing, Youth Action, and Special Honours. The inclusion of the Marketing Craft panel reflects the Awards’ dedication to setting new standards in digital media, marketing, and technology, by recognizing impactful digital work within the industry. Khensani … Read more

Ethics Panels Clear Former Jan. 6 Witness Lawyer of Complaints: A Look into the Case

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WASHINGTON – The ethics panels have dismissed complaints against a former lawyer who represented a witness in the January 6th Capitol insurrection. The lawyer, Stephen R. Donoghue, previously served as a top attorney in the Justice Department during the Obama administration. According to documents obtained by The New York Times, the Office of Professional Responsibility and the Office of Inspector General concluded that Donoghue did not violate any legal or ethical rules in his representation of the witness, an FBI agent who testified before Congress. The panels determined that Donoghue’s actions were within the bounds … Read more