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Sperry High Students Plead Not Guilty to Rape Charges, Prompting Broad Legal and Educational Responses

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TULSA, Okla. — Three Sperry High School students entered pleas of not guilty on Friday in a case where they are accused of raping a fellow student. The teenagers, charged as adults with rape by instrumentation, will face a preliminary hearing next month to determine if there is sufficient evidence to proceed to trial. The charges stem from a reported assault at the school, prompting an investigation by Sperry Police and the involvement of Tulsa County prosecutors. This court case has drawn attention to issues of safety and accountability within school environments. Oklahoma State Superintendent … Read more

Law Firms Shift From Public Statements to Action-Oriented Responses Amid Rising Societal Divisions

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In recent years, law firms found themselves navigating complex societal events that demanded public response, such as the aftermath of George Floyd’s death and the October 7 attack on Israel. Law firm leaders and communication experts are increasingly realizing that mere statements of empathy may not suffice in today’s politically charged environment. Instead, a shift towards letting their firm’s culture and actions represent their stance is being observed. Katherine Wilson, the co-founder of Fractional CMO, and Cari Brunelle, founding partner at Baretz & Brunelle, highlight that the growing polarization of events is causing law firms … Read more