Local Health Plan Executive Dodges Jury Duty Scam, Shares Crucial Tips to Prevent Fraud

Melbourne, Fla. – A top executive at Health First Health Plans was nearly duped by a burgeoning scam targeting individuals with the threat of jail time for supposedly skipping jury duty. Fortunately, due to her vigilance and quick thinking, she avoided becoming a victim and is now using her experience to warn others about this deceptive scheme. The Health Plans leader, who asked not to be named, recounted how she received a call one afternoon from an individual claiming to be a Brevard County officer. The caller asserted that she had failed to appear for … Read more

Weston-Born Lawyer at D.C. Firm Advocates Against Systemic Oppression, Shares Insightful Journey

Washington, D.C. – Engaging the issues of systemic oppression head-on, Weston native Alice Martin, who is currently a lawyer at a prominent Washington law firm, sheds light on the ongoing struggles and initiatives towards justice reform. Once a resident of Weston, where she first recognized issues of inequity, Martin’s journey to the capital to practice law was fueled by her desire to effect change on a larger scale. Martin’s evolution from a small-town student in Weston to an advocate in one of the nation’s most influential legal arenas has equipped her with firsthand insights into … Read more

Visual Effects Maestro Michał Dwojak-Hara Shares Insight on Jury Role at AdFest 2025, Highlights Creativity Over AI in Filmmaking

Bangkok, Thailand – At the heart of Southeast Asia’s bustling creative scene, Michał Dwojak-Hara, Managing Director at Juice visual effects studio, recently served as a juror at AdFest 2025, one of the region’s premier advertising festivals. Dwojak-Hara shared insights from his time on the panels for the Film Craft Lotus and New Director Lotus awards, emphasizing the unique blend of innovation and creativity he witnessed among this year’s submissions. AdFest has long been a melting pot of cultural perspectives, and for Dwojak-Hara, this diversity was palpable in the jury room. He highlighted how the collaborative … Read more

Qatargate Scandal Deepens: Suspect Shares Prime Minister’s Lawyer, Raising Police Fears of Justice Interference

Brussels, Belgium – Amidst the unfolding scandal that has rocked the European Union, concerns about potential conflicts of interest have emerged as it has been revealed that both a key suspect in the so-called “Qatargate” corruption case and Belgium’s Prime Minister share the same attorney. This overlap has raised alarm among law enforcement officials about possible obstruction of justice. The scandal, which began unraveling late last year, involves allegations that several members of the European Parliament were influenced by Qatar and Morocco to sway decisions and policies of the EU. The investigations have drawn attention … Read more