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Vanderbilt University Tops Settlement Payments with $55 Million in Major Financial Aid Antitrust Lawsuit

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Nashville, Tenn. — Vanderbilt University has reached a settlement in a high-profile class action lawsuit that accused it and other prominent institutions of colluding to limit financial aid, which would have interfered with fair competition. This settlement is part of a broader agreement involving ten of the seventeen universities named in the complaint originally filed in January 2022. The settlement agreement totals $284 million, with Vanderbilt University committing to the highest individual sum of $55 million. This resolution correlates with claims made against an alliance of prestigious universities, which also includes Brown University, the University … Read more

MIFF 2024 Celebrates Global Cinema with Over $250,000 in Prizes: ‘Universal Language’ Tops Winner’s List

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Melbourne, Australia – The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) recently announced the winners of its prestigious 2024 MIFF Awards, distributing over $250,000 AUD among diverse and innovative talents in the film industry. The festival, known for its dynamic selection and large audience base, culminates its vibrant season by celebrating films that stood out in various categories, including the renowned Bright Horizons Award. The Bright Horizons Award, backed by VicScreen with a prize of $140,000 AUD, is one of the most lucrative film awards worldwide, designated for emerging filmmakers demonstrating exceptional potential. This year, the award … Read more

New Report Ranks States on Gun Control Laws: California Tops the List, Arkansas Ranked Last

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Several new laws tightening gun restrictions will take effect in 2024, and a recent report sheds light on how each state in the United States ranks in terms of gun control. Everytown for Gun Safety, an advocacy group, analyzed 50 gun control policies and gun death rates to determine the strength of each state’s laws. According to their annual report, California has the strongest gun laws in the country, followed by New York, Illinois, Connecticut, and Hawaii. On the other hand, Mississippi, Idaho, Montana, and Georgia were among the states with the weakest gun laws. … Read more

Seoul Bar Association Unveils Annual Rankings: Daejeon High Court Judge Tops List with Perfect Score

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Seoul, South Korea – The Seoul Bar Association recently unveiled its annual assessment of judges in South Korea, revealing the highest and lowest ranked judges based on feedback from its members. In this evaluation, 1,402 judges across the country were evaluated by lawyers from the SBA who had encountered them during trials. The association selected 109 judges with the highest scores and identified 20 judges who scored the lowest. A total of 2,341 lawyers participated in the assessment out of the 22,000 members of the association. Among the judges who received top marks, Gang Gyeong-pyo … Read more