Groundbreaking Short Film ‘The Masterpiece’ Earns Top Honor at Sundance Film Festival

PARK CITY, Utah – In a momentous achievement for short filmmakers, Alex Lora Cercos’ film “The Masterpiece” has been awarded the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. Out of a staggering 12,098 submissions, Cercos’ work was one of 53 shorts chosen for the festival. The jury panel, comprised of festival alumni Christina Oh, Danny Pudi, and Charlotte Regan, made the selection in honor of the festival’s 40th edition. According to Mike Plante, Senior Programmer of Short Films, this year’s lineup of shorts showcased the vibrant ideas and styles emerging in the medium. The … Read more

The 2024 Toxic Tort and Environmental Practitioners Conference Comes to Philadelphia: Don’t Miss Out on Top Industry Insights and Networking Opportunities!

Philadelphia, PA – The city of Brotherly Love is set to host the nation’s premier conference for toxic tort and environmental practitioners from March 20th to 22nd, 2024. With an impressive lineup of best-in-class CLE sessions, networking opportunities, and unique ways to connect with colleagues, this event promises to be a must-attend for legal professionals in these fields. Attendees will have the chance to explore Philadelphia through a range of networking events that cater to diverse interests. From historical landmarks to culinary delights, the city offers something for everyone. Additionally, participants will earn continuing legal … Read more

Georgia Judge Temporarily Pauses Deposition of District Attorney in Divorce Proceedings Involving Top Prosecutor in Trump Case

Atlanta, Georgia – A Georgia judge halted Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’s scheduled deposition in the divorce proceedings involving a top prosecutor in the 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump. The divorce of special prosecutor Nathan Wade gained attention when one of Trump’s co-defendants accused Wade and Willis of being involved in an improper romantic relationship that allegedly undermines the district attorney’s office’s racketeering indictment. Willis was subpoenaed earlier this month in the ongoing divorce case between Wade and his wife, Joycelyn, which began in 2021. Wade’s estranged wife’s lawyer argued … Read more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP Achieves Top Tier Rankings in Best Law Firms List: Recognized for Excellence in 15 Practice Areas Nationally

Salt Lake City, Utah – Seyfarth Shaw LLP, a leading law firm, has been acknowledged as a Tier 1 Firm at the national level in multiple practice areas by Best Law Firms. The firm’s expertise has been recognized in a total of 15 different practice areas including Commercial Litigation, Construction, Employee Benefits, Employment-Management, Health Care, Immigration, Labor-Management, Real Estate, Trusts and Estates, and Litigation in six areas: Antitrust, Construction, ERISA, Intellectual Property, Labor and Employment, and Securities. In addition to their national recognition, Seyfarth Shaw LLP has also been ranked in Tier 2 nationally for … Read more