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Justice on the Horizon: Jefferson Parish Residents Set to Receive $4.5 Million in Landmark Landfill Settlement Amid Ongoing Legal Battles

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WAGGAMAN, La. — Residents from several communities in Jefferson Parish will soon receive compensation for health-related issues linked to emissions from a local landfill, nearly six years after officials acknowledged the facility was producing unpleasant odors. Over 5,000 individuals from Harahan, River Ridge, South Kenner, Metairie, Waggaman, Avondale, and Bridge City are set to receive payouts totaling $4.5 million as part of a class-action settlement related to emissions from 2017 to 2019. The Jefferson Parish Council approved the settlement in August, resolving a federal lawsuit initially filed in 2018. Despite this settlement, a new legal … Read more

Celebrating a Legacy: Tom Froehle to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award for Transformative Impact on Indiana’s Legal Sphere

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Indianapolis, Ind. — Tom Froehle, a longtime attorney and partner at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, has been recognized for his significant contributions to both the legal field and the Indiana community. He will receive the Leadership in Law Lifetime Achievement Award from The Indiana Lawyer during a breakfast ceremony set for May 29, 2025. Froehle has played a pivotal role in strengthening one of the nation’s largest law firms, guiding the firm through two major mergers that propelled it into the ranks of the top 50 law firms nationwide. As a public finance attorney, … Read more

Cash App Settlement Update: Distribution of $2,500 Checks Imminent – Find Out When You’ll Receive Yours

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Residents who have used Cash App, the popular mobile payment service operated by Block Inc., formerly known as Square Inc., may be eligible for a financial boost as the company prepares to issue payments following a recent class-action settlement. The lawsuit, which centers around allegations of insufficient data security measures, has reached a resolution that compellingly favors consumers. In 2018, the service faced scrutiny after a data breach compromised the personal information of numerous users. Plaintiffs in the lawsuit accused Cash App of failing to provide adequate security to protect their data, which ostensibly led … Read more

BPG Awards 2025 Celebrates Industry Leaders: Jane Featherstone and Anne Mensah Receive Top Honors, ‘Wolf Hall’ Clinches Excellence in Drama

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London, UK – The Broadcasting Press Guild is gearing up to celebrate the cream of the crop in British television, streaming, and audio at the upcoming BPG Awards 2025. This annual event is highly anticipated for honoring top-notch innovation and storytelling in the media industry, with the 51st edition set to take place on March 20. Among the esteemed honorees this year, Jane Featherstone, co-founder and executive producer at Sister Pictures, will receive the Harvey Lee Award for Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting, sponsored by Warner Bros. Discovery, in recognition of her impact on the British … Read more