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Chicago’s Own Gary A. Newland Celebrates Prestigious 2025 Super Lawyer Recognition for Outstanding Legal Achievements

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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — Attorney Gary A. Newland of Newland & Newland, LLP has recently earned the prestigious designation of a 2025 Super Lawyer, highlighting his exemplary service and achievements in personal injury law within the Chicago area. This honor, bestowed upon only the top 5 percent of attorneys nationwide, is the result of a rigorous selection process involving peer nominations, third-party research, and evaluations from multiple legal industry entities. Newland’s legal journey exemplifies a deep commitment to advocacy and client success, having secured significant settlements and verdicts in various challenging cases. His legal acumen, … Read more

VIEW Conference 2024 Unveils Winners of Prestigious Animation Awards, Showcasing Global Creativity and Technological Excellence

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Turin, Italy — The VIEW Conference, a premier event in the animation industry, recently announced the winners of its 2024 animated short films awards. An international jury evaluated entries on the basis of originality, technique, narrative, and sound. This year’s event saw a multitude of captivating submissions, leading to an increased number of accolades distributed among the outstanding works that employed a variety of animation styles including 3DCG, stop-motion, and 2D animation. Among the top honorees was “Inkwo for When the Starving Return,” directed by Amanda Strong, which clinched the Grand Prize of 2,000 euros. … Read more

Campbell Law Seeks Volunteers to Judge Prestigious National Trial Advocacy Competition

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Raleigh, NC – Campbell Law School is actively seeking volunteer judges for an upcoming premier trial advocacy competition. Scheduled for March 6-9, the law school, in conjunction with Milberg Law and the University of South Carolina, will co-host the 2025 Regional Tournament of the American Advocates for Justice (AAJ) Student Trial Advocacy Competition (STAC). The competition is renowned for highlighting the capabilities of aspiring trial lawyers, who will vie for scholarships and a spot to represent their teams at the AAJ’s national convention in July. The event promises to gather significant legal talent with 16 … Read more

Groundbreaking Jury System Research Wins Prestigious Civil Justice Scholarship Award for Law Professor Valerie P. Hans and Team

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Cornell University law professor Valerie P. Hans, along with two distinguished colleagues, received the prestigious 2025 Civil Justice Scholarship Award from the National Civil Justice Institute. This recognition is awarded for influential scholarly work in the realm of civil justice. Hans is honored alongside Professor Richard Jolly of Southwestern Law School and attorney Robert Peck from the Center for Constitutional Law. The trio’s winning article, “Democratic Renewal and the Civil Jury,” published in the Georgia Law Review, examines the pivotal role of the civil jury in enhancing civic engagement and upholding democratic values in contemporary … Read more