Stanley Zhong, Recruited by Google at 13, Sues Universities Over Discriminatory Rejections
Stanley Zhong, Recruited by Google at 13, Sues Universities Over Discriminatory Rejections. A young genius and his father have filed a federal lawsuit after Stanley Zhong, a 19-year-old with exceptional academic achievements, was rejected by 16 universities despite his outstanding qualifications. Zhong’s case accuses top U.S. universities of racial discrimination, alleging his rejection was due […]
Expro Secures $10M Contracts for Neptun Deep Gas Project in Romania
Expro Secures $10M Contracts for Neptun Deep Gas Project in Romania. Expro (NYSE: XPRO), a leading energy services provider, has been awarded over $10 million in contracts from OMV Petrom for the Neptun Deep gas project in the Black Sea offshore Romania. These contracts will see Expro provide essential services including subsea landing string (SSLS), […]
The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Files Lawsuit Against Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc.
The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Files Lawsuit Against Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc. The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz have filed a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California on behalf of investors who purchased securities of Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVI) between August […]
Baszucki Group & Mayo Clinic Collaborate on Bipolar Disorder Ketogenic Therapy Trial
Baszucki Group & Mayo Clinic Collaborate on Bipolar Disorder Ketogenic Therapy Trial. Baszucki Group has announced a collaboration with Mayo Clinic to support a groundbreaking clinical trial that investigates the use of ketogenic therapy for bipolar disorder. With a generous $3.3 million gift from Baszucki Group, this important study will examine the intersection of metabolic […]
Universal Credit Website Down: Thousands Affected by Outages
Universal Credit Website Down: Thousands Affected by Outages. The Universal Credit website has been down for several hours, leaving thousands of users unable to access important services. This outage, which started at around 5 a.m. today, is also affecting other government websites, including Gov.uk and HMRC. Impact of the Outage Users are reporting widespread issues […]
Albanian Drug Boss Xhoni Leka Avoids Deportation Over Family Concerns
Albanian Drug Boss Xhoni Leka Avoids Deportation Over Family Concerns. Xhoni Leka, an Albanian drug boss, was sentenced to three years and four months in prison for managing a large cannabis farm in Cumbria. Despite his conviction, an immigration tribunal has ruled that he will not be deported to Albania, citing concerns over the impact […]
DLA Piper Welcomes Nat Edmonds as Partner in White Collar Practice
DLA Piper Welcomes Nat Edmonds as Partner in White Collar Practice. DLA Piper is excited to announce that Nat Edmonds has joined the firm as a partner in its White Collar, Investigations, and Government Enforcement Practice. Edmonds will be based in the firm’s Washington, DC office, further strengthening the firm’s capabilities in handling complex global […]
Kirkland & Ellis Advises Honeywell on $2.16B Sundyne Acquisition
Kirkland & Ellis Advises Honeywell on $2.16B Sundyne Acquisition. Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) has announced its acquisition of Sundyne, a leader in the manufacturing of pumps and gas compressors for the process industries, in a $2.16 billion all-cash deal. The transaction, which is expected to close by Q2 2025, marks a significant step in Honeywell’s strategy […]
Serbian Opposition Calls to Cancel Expo 2027 in Belgrade Over Corruption Concerns
Serbian Opposition Calls to Cancel Expo 2027 in Belgrade Over Corruption Concerns. Serbian opposition parties have formally requested the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) cancel the planned Expo 2027 in Belgrade, citing significant concerns over potential corruption risks and financial mismanagement. The request was submitted by the People’s Movement of Serbia (NPS) and signed by […]
Saudi Aramco Declares $21B Dividend Amid 12% Profit Drop
Saudi Aramco Declares $21B Dividend Amid 12% Profit Drop. Despite a 12% drop in its full-year net profit for 2024, Saudi Aramco is moving forward with a $21 billion dividend for the fourth quarter of 2024. This significant payout marks a 4% year-on-year increase, amounting to a total SAR80 billion ($21.4 billion). The payment will […]
Trump and Lutnick Praise TSMC’s $100B U.S. Investment
Trump and Lutnick Praise TSMC’s $100B U.S. Investment. On Monday, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick joined Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) CEO C.C. Wei to announce the company’s $100 billion investment in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. Trump and Lutnick praised the investment as a significant move toward strengthening America’s role in […]
Clifford Chance Advises Sri Lanka on Sovereign Debt Restructuring
Clifford Chance Advises Sri Lanka on Sovereign Debt Restructuring. Clifford Chance, alongside financial advisor Lazard, has successfully advised the Government of Sri Lanka on its sovereign bond exchange offer, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s multi-year debt restructuring process. This marks the final step in a comprehensive effort to restore Sri Lanka’s debt sustainability […]