Promises

San Diego County Settles for $15 Million in Jail Death Lawsuit, Promises Reform After Tragic Loss of Pregnant Woman

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San Diego, CA – San Diego County and its private healthcare contractor have settled for $15 million in a lawsuit following the death of Elisa Serna, a 24-year-old pregnant woman who died in custody at Las Colinas jail nearly five years ago. The settlement comes just weeks before the case was scheduled to be heard by a federal jury. Serna tragically lost her life after collapsing in her cell, a distressing event that was witnessed by a sheriff’s deputy and a medical worker who subsequently left her unattended. This forthcoming payment marks the largest wrongful-death … Read more

Former MediaLink Chief Michael Kassan Fires Back at UTA’s ‘Smear’ Effort, Citing ‘Broken Promises’

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – United Talent Agency (UTA) has made amendments to its lawsuit against former MediaLink chief Michael Kassan, shifting its initial claims to arbitration. The lawsuit now includes new details of allegations of financial mismanagement against Kassan, who has denounced the litigation as a “smear” effort. UTA claims that Kassan blurred the lines between personal and business expenses during his time with the company, which acquired MediaLink for $125 million in December 2021. Although several claims have been dropped, UTA still accuses Kassan of threatening to breach the noncompete clause in his contract. … Read more

Gerety Awards 2024 Promises New Categories and Earth Prize for Creative Excellence

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Paris, France – The prestigious Gerety Awards has opened its doors for entries, unveiling an impressive lineup of 15 locations for the executive jury sessions. Spanning across major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, London, and Sydney, these sessions will play a crucial role in determining the winners in various categories. One of the defining aspects of the Gerety Awards is its inclusion of the agency and production company of the year from each country, selected from the entrants of the Portfolio Cut. In an exciting development for 2024, the Gerety Awards has introduced … Read more

Landmark Jury Verdict: Amazon Slapped with $46.7M Penalty for Unfulfilled Voice Technology Promises with Alexa and Echo

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Portland, Oregon – In a recent jury verdict, online retail giant Amazon has been ordered to pay a staggering $46.7 million in relation to a lawsuit surrounding its Alexa and Echo voice technologies. The verdict was reached after a trial held in Cumberland County Superior Court. The lawsuit was filed by a home security company called Alarm.com, which alleged that Amazon had violated its patents with the development and use of Alexa and Echo devices. Alarm.com claimed that Amazon’s voice-activated technologies infringe upon their patents relating to remote home security systems. Following the trial, the … Read more