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H-1B Work Visas: Updates With Cap Registration and Modernization Changes on February 27, 2024
Nonimmigrant visas are essential for the successful operation of businesses in many industries.
AG Platkin: Bumble Inc. to Pay Civil Penalty and Change Public Disclosures to Resolve Allegations its Internet Dating Services Misrepresented Criminal Background Screening Policies
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs (“Division”) announced that Texas-based internet dating service provider Bumble, Inc. will pay $315,000 and change its business practices to settle allegations it violated New Jersey’s consumer protection and internet dating safety laws by misrepresenting or failing to disclose its criminal background screening policies and practices to its New Jersey users.
Bradley’s Samuel M. Dearstyne Selected to 2024 Bar Leadership Institute by Mecklenburg County Bar & Foundation
Bradley is pleased to announce that associate Samuel M. Dearstyne has been selected by the Mecklenburg County Bar to participate in its Bar Leadership Institute (BLI).
Attorney General James Condemns Nassau County Executive Blakeman’s Order Banning Transgender Athletes from County Facilities
New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued the following statement in response to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s announcement of an executive order prohibiting transgender athletes from competing at county-run athletic facilities.
Jackson Lewis Names Kenneth M. Wentz III Omaha Office Managing Principal
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to announce Kenneth M. Wentz III has been elevated to office managing principal in Omaha (OMP). Ken succeeds Chad P. Richter, who is stepping down to focus on his responsibilities as a regional coordinator and board member, in addition to managing his expanding practice. Sarah J. Millsap will assume the role of office litigation manager (OLM).
Sheppard Mullin Expands White Collar and Investigations Capabilities with Partner John Marston
Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is pleased to announce that John Marston has joined the firm as a partner in the Governmental Practice, based in the Washington, D.C office. Marston joins from Foley Hoag LLP.
AI for Legal Departments series - Using AI in Data Management on February 27, 2024
In this third and last session of the AI for Legal Departments series, we will delve into the dynamic world of utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for efficient and compliant data management.
Attorney General Miyares Celebrates Victory Over NCAA
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares expressed his satisfaction with the recent triumph over the NCAA, stating, "Today's decision is a significant victory in our effort to protect Virginia's student-athletes from the NCAA's restrictive and unfair rules." Miyares emphasized the importance of granting student-athletes the freedom to negotiate and benefit from their skills and abilities, highlighting their substantial contribution to the college sports industry.Miyares criticized the NCAA for profiting off the hard work and talent of student-athletes, stating,...
Law might protect officer who turned siren on right before fatal crash
DENVER (Legal Newsline) - A Colorado law providing immunity to police officers against most tort lawsuits may protect an officer who switched on his flashing lights and siren five seconds before T-boning a van in a highway intersection, killing the two men inside.
$9M class action settlement with Olo gets green light
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A New York federal judge has given approval of a $9 million shareholder settlement in a lawsuit against a company that designs online ordering systems.
Consumers group uses D.C. law to sue Starbucks over alleged child labor
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Starbucks faces a lawsuit in Washington, D.C., alleging it can't call its coffee "ethically sourced" because it comes from farms that use child labor.
Wrongful death lawsuit says train shot car into the air, landing on woman
MENA, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - Sisters fled a car trapped on railroad tracks only for the train to strike the auto in such a way it landed on one of them and killed her, an Arkansas lawsuit says.
Marie Jones Selected to 2024 Chambers Global List
Fox Rothschild is pleased to announce that Marie Jiacopello Jones has been selected to the 2024 edition of Chambers Global* for Gaming & Gambling Law – Global Market Leaders.
Attorney General Morrisey Urges International Trade Commission to ‘Reverse its Destructive Decision’ Causing Shutter of W.Va. Tin Mill Plant
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Friday wrote a letter to the International Trade Commission, urging the body to reverse its decision against imposing tariffs on tin steel imports that caused a northern West Virginia tin plant to cease operations.
Jury Finds Minnesota Man Guilty of 2005 Madison Bike Path Sexual Assault
Aidison Yang, 42 of Eagan, Minnesota, was found guilty by a jury of three counts of First Degree Sexual Assault by Use or Threat of Use of a Dangerous Weapon in connection with a 2005 sexual assault on a Madison bike path. Attorney General Kaul expressed, “Justice is finally being served for the violent crimes the defendant committed in 2005.” Madison Police Detective Kelly Dougherty added, “After all these years we are finally able to hold Aidison Yang accountable for this horrible crime.”The evidence presented at trial established that Mr. Yang sexually assaulted the...
Attorney abuse of legal system drives up costs for insurance policyholders
The most recent summary of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reveals that car insurance costs have risen significantly more than the overall inflation rate. Investigations have discovered that these rising insurance costs are partially due to legal system abuses.
New kind of patent lawsuits soaring in Southern District of Florida, new analysis finds
Federal patent-infringement lawsuits aimed at defendants whose identities are kept hidden have shot up 167% from 2022 to 2023 in the Southern District of Florida, raising due-process concerns for the businesses and individuals affected by such filings.
Operation Ceasefire Secures Sentence for Portsmouth Gun Crime, Says Attorney General Miyares
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced today that a Portsmouth man has been sentenced to five years in prison for illegally possessing multiple firearms and a machinegun conversion device as a convicted felon. Michael Jerrod Scott, 40, was found in possession of firearms, ammunition, drugs, and cash during a search at his residence in Portsmouth."It’s illegal for convicted felons to possess firearms, and those who do should expect to be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law," said Attorney General Miyares.The announcement was made by a joint statement from...
Will plaintiff being 'usually hungover' affect case against McDonald's over extra cost for OJ?
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - A woman suing McDonald's for charging extra for orange juice in breakfast combos admitted she is usually hungover when she makes those purchases.
Kroger: Lawyer making lousy omelette with egg class actions
CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - A lawyer's class action over "farm fresh" eggs came to the courthouse stale, Kroger is claiming in a recent motion to dismiss.