McElroy Deutsch announced that former Connecticut Superior Court Judge Cesar A. Noble has joined the firm as of counsel in its litigation and insurance services group, where he will focus on alternative dispute resolution. Noble, who will be based in the firm’s Hartford office, retired this year after 11 years on the bench. He was nominated by then-Gov. Dannel P. Malloy on March 14, 2014, and confirmed to the Superior Court later that year. During his judicial career, Noble served three years on the complex litigation docket for the Hartford Judicial District, seven years as a civil trial judge and more than a year presiding over criminal matters. He also acted as a mediator through the Judicial Alternative Dispute Resolution program, resolving more than 100 cases. Noble presided over several high-profile cases during his tenure, including one in which he revoked the public pension of Eddie Perez, Hartford’s former mayor, after Perez pleaded guilty to corruption-related felony charges. In his ruling, Noble cited the “severity of the crimes . self-dealing and disdain for the public good . and the high degree of public trust” as outweighing mitigating factors, including Perez’s prior service or personal hardship, according to Connecticut Public. Also, in a wrongful-death case, Noble found that doctors at the University of Connecticut Health Center committed malpractice in the death of a 23-year-old college student. He ordered the state to pay $3. 3 million to the woman’s family $1. 3 million in economic damages and $2 million in noneconomic damages noting that UConn had “abused her trust . even after her death . in an effort to avoid accountability.” Noble joins several other former judges at the firm, including former Connecticut Superior Court Judge Antonio C. Robaina, former U. S. District Court Judge Dennis M. Cavanaugh, former New Jersey Superior Court Judge Thomas W. Cavanagh Jr. and former Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge Richard B. Klein.
https://hartfordbusiness.com/article/former-ct-superior-court-judge-joins-mcelroy-deutsch-law-firm/
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Meet John Ternus, the Apple exec rumored to be the frontrunner to one day replace Tim Cook as CEO
Tim Cook has been running Apple for more than 14 years, but he won’t be CEO forever. With leadership transitions this year, including Cook’s longtime number two, Jeff Williams, announcing his retirement before 2026, John Ternus has emerged as a likely frontrunner for the top job, according to reports in the last year and a half. The 65-year-old could leave the role as early as next year after Apple’s January earnings report, the Financial Times recently reported, and that the iPhone maker has intensified succession planning. Bloomberg previously identified Ternus as “the most likely heir apparent.” Cook has previously said that his ideal candidate for the role would come from within the company and that he’s preparing “several” people to potentially take over. Meanwhile, Apple fans and Wall Street have become more familiar with Ternus as he makes public appearances tied to iPhone and other product events. Here’s what to know about the executive who could one day replace Cook at the helm. He studied engineering Ternus graduated with a degree in engineering from the University of Pennsylvania in 1997, according to his LinkedIn profile. He majored in mechanical engineering. He then worked for four years as an engineer before joining Apple’s product design team in 2001, per its website. Ternus became vice president of hardware engineering in 2013, taking over from Dan Riccio. He’s worked on various Apple products, including every generation and model of iPad, as well as AirPods. With his hardware chops, Ternus as CEO would mark the return of a chief executive at Apple with a product design background. Ternus has ample public speaking experience The job of Apple CEO is one of the most high-profile executive positions in the world, requiring regular media and keynote appearances. Ternus hasn’t shied away from the spotlight, as he also has experience presenting new products and revealing new versions of the iMac and MacBook at past Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) events. At Apple’s “Let Loose” event in May 2024, Ternus unveiled new, thinner iPad Pro and iPad Air models. His 2025 has been marked with a number of media appearances, including interviews about Apple’s plans for Apple Intelligence and new hardware. Following the launch of the new iPhone Air, Ternus and senior vice president of worldwide marketing Greg “Joz” Joswiak did an interview showcasing the durability of Apple’s thinnest phone. The video garnered nearly 350, 000 views, and many of the comments discussed if either of the execs would be Cook’s successor. Joswiak, however, is only three years younger than Cook. Cook wants someone ‘from within Apple’ Although Apple is unsurprisingly tight-lipped about who will take over from Cook, the CEO said in 2023 that there are “very detailed succession plans” in place for when he steps down. He didn’t give much away on who is included in that plan. “My job is to prepare several people to for the ability to succeed, and I really want the person to come from within Apple,” Cook said in a 2023 interview with singer Dua Lipa. Cook added that he aims to give the Apple board multiple candidates to choose from once his time is up. However, he said, it doesn’t mean his time is coming soon. Apple did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. “I love it there, and I can’t envision my life without being there,” Cook told Lipa two years ago. “So, I’ll be there for a while.”.
https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-john-ternus-exec-tipped-replace-tim-cook-ceo-2024-9
Morgan State to visit Mercyhurst Saturday
Morgan State Bears (1-2) at Mercyhurst Lakers (2-2)
Location: Erie, Pennsylvania
Date & Time: Saturday, 4 p.m. EST
BetMGM Sportsbook Line: Lakers -6.5; Over/Under: 144.5
Game Preview
Mercyhurst hosts Morgan State in what promises to be an exciting matchup. The Lakers finished last season with a 15-16 overall record, boasting a strong home performance of 11-2. Mercyhurst averaged 15.8 points off turnovers, 8.5 second-chance points, and 3.0 bench points per game last season, showcasing their ability to capitalize on opportunities.
On the other side, Morgan State ended the previous season with an 8-8 record in MEAC play, struggling on the road with a 2-13 away record. The Bears averaged 12.9 assists per game while making 29.6 field goals on average, indicating a team that values ball movement and efficient scoring.
This game offers both teams a chance to improve their records and momentum as the season progresses.
— The Associated Press
John Fetterman Silences Kennedy Center Crowd with Rant Against Violent Rhetoric [WATCH]
Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania spoke out this week against escalating political rhetoric, urging Americans to move away from language that fuels division or violence.
Fetterman, a Democrat representing a state with a strong conservative base, said his own background shaped his perspective. “I’m the only Democrat in my family. I grew up in a conservative part of Pennsylvania, and now I grew up and I knew, I know and I love people that voted for President Trump, but they are not fascists. They’re not Nazis. They’re not trying to destroy her. The Constitution, those things,” he said.
The senator criticized what he described as a growing tendency to label political opponents with extreme terms. “That’s part of another thing I refuse to call people Nazis or fascists or I would never compare anybody, anybody to Hitler,” Fetterman said, warning that such “extreme rhetoric is going to continue” and make the country “more likely in resulting in extreme kind of outcomes and political violence.”
Fetterman mentioned conservative activist Charlie Kirk while urging empathy in the aftermath of violence. “For me, all I could say is, is like, let people grieve, give people the space. I’m not going to use that terrible thing and that passive assassination to make my argument and try to put out my views,” he said.
The senator reflected on the personal cost of political violence, citing the recent tragedies that have shaken the country. “It’s like, my god, you know, he’s a father that had his neck blown out by a bullet, and now people have forgotten President Trump was in my state was shot in the head,” he said. “And if that would have, could you imagine where our nation would be if he was hit in the same way with Kirk?”
Calling for calm, Fetterman said the country must “really got to turn the temperature down.” He added, “We can agree to disagree on these kinds of things, but right now, shutting down the government. I just can’t take it that.”
Fetterman’s remarks come amid heightened concern over rising tensions and political violence nationwide, as both parties grapple with how to lower the tone of national discourse.
https://www.lifezette.com/2025/10/john-fetterman-silences-kennedy-center-crowd-with-rant-against-violent-rhetoric-watch/