Week

Rodrigo Sorogoyen to Lead Cannes’ Critics’ Week Jury as President

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Madrid, Spain – Spanish filmmaker Rodrigo Sorogoyen has been appointed as the President of the Jury for the 63rd edition of Cannes’ Critics’ Week. The Critics’ Week is a parallel selection at the festival that focuses on first and second features and will take place from May 15-23. Sorogoyen, known for his multiple Goya award-winning film “The Beasts,” expressed his gratitude for the opportunity and praised the Critics’ Week for its support of new voices and innovative storytelling. Sorogoyen emphasized the importance of these voices in shaping the future of cinema, stating, “Without them, there … Read more

Record-Breaking Verdicts and Appointments: Landmark Class Actions Rock the Legal World this Week

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San Diego, CA – A San Diego jury recently delivered a significant blow to the manufacturer of Roundup, awarding $332 million in the third verdict against the company this month. This follows an already notable month for juries in Philadelphia, where another Roundup trial resulted in a $175 million award, and a separate trial saw Mitsubishi hit with an astonishing $976 million penalty. In addition to these eye-opening financial outcomes, there are also new developments in litigation involving the sale of human bodies donated to Harvard Medical School. The jury’s decision in San Diego adds … Read more