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Cincinnati Celebrates as Four KMK Law Attorneys Earn Prestigious ‘Lawyer of the Year’ Titles, with 27 More Recognized as Rising Legal Stars for 2025

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Cincinnati, Ohio – Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL (KMK Law) has recently seen a significant honor bestowed upon its attorneys, with four being named “Lawyer of the Year” for 2025 by Best Lawyers®, signaling a particularly distinguished achievement in Cincinnati’s legal scene. Additionally, 27 of its lawyers have earned spots on the “Ones to Watch” list, recognizing their burgeoning excellence in the legal field. This honor marks a notable year for KMK Law, as a total of 56 of its attorneys were selected for inclusion in the prestigious 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in … Read more

Michigan’s ‘Red Flag’ Law Leads to 300 Gun Seizures in Its Inaugural Year

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Lansing, Michigan – In the first year since Michigan implemented its “red flag” laws, aimed at preventing gun violence, courts have issued nearly 300 orders to temporarily confiscate firearms from individuals deemed a risk to themselves or others. This law allows family members, law enforcement, and other community members to petition a court to remove firearms from someone who is considered dangerous. The implementation of red flag laws, officially known as Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), is part of a broader national effort to address gun violence in the United States. Michigan’s figures suggest a … Read more

ACLU of Missouri’s Tori Schafer Named Lawyer of the Year for Championing Reproductive Rights Initiative

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Jefferson City, Mo. – The ACLU of Missouri’s Tori Schafer has been named Lawyer of the Year by Missouri Lawyers Media. Schafer will be recognized alongside fellow attorneys Chris Grant of Schuchat, Cook & Werner, and Charles Hatfield of Stinson at the upcoming Annual Missouri Lawyers Awards scheduled for February 13. Schafer, currently the Director of Policy and Campaigns at the ACLU of Missouri, played a pivotal role in ensuring the passage of Amendment 3. Her efforts involved not only leading successful legal battles to maintain the amendment on the ballot but also serving as … Read more

Sundance Film Festival 2025 Concludes With Grand Jury Prizes for ‘Atropia’ and ‘Seeds’, Celebrating Year of Diverse Storytelling

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Park City, Utah – As the 2025 Sundance Film Festival nears its end, the buzz is all about the latest indie gems that garnered this year’s top awards. Held at the Ray Theatre, the festival’s awards ceremony recognized achievements in various categories, highlighting films that demonstrated exceptional storytelling and innovative craftsmanship. This year, the coveted Grand Jury Prizes were awarded to “Atropia” in the U.S. Dramatic Competition, a stark narrative about an aspiring actress in a military role-playing facility whose reality blurs with her role. The U.S. Documentary Competition saw “Seeds” clinching the top prize … Read more