Hochul Signs Domestic Violence Laws At a Roundtable With Survivors
Recently, Gov.Kathy Hochul hosted a roundtable with the survivors of domestic violence and the advocate heads of national concerns at the Capitol concerning New York’s Red Flag Law. There have been cases of domestic violence and the laws that prohibit those concerned with such incidents from keeping arms. Read on to delve into the various […]
NMC’s Decision to Outsource the Employment of Adjunct Professors Spurs Debate
Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) is entering into a partnership with Edustaff, an educational staffing service agency that will be the employer of record for the adjunct faculties going forward. The same partnership was initiated in 2015; however, it didn’t materialize. While the objective of NMC is to offer better compensation and benefits to adjunct professors, […]
California Tops The U.S. In Dog Attacks On Mail Carriers As The Number Of Bites Rises
As per recent data released by the U.S. Postal Service, California ranks at the top among all other US states when it comes to dog attacks on mail carriers. The state witnessed 656 dog-bite incidents on mail carriers in 2021, and the numbers rose to 675 last year. Texas ranked second with 404 dog bites […]
States with the Worst Distraction Laws Have the Least Distracted Drivers
In a recent report by Arity, a mobility data company, researchers derived insights that the states with the laxest laws regarding distraction on the road have the least amount of distracted drivers. Before we get into these insights, let us understand a few simple things – what are distraction laws, what are distracted drivers, and […]
Resident Poisonings Bring Manslaughter, Elder Abuse Charges For Senior Living Worker
An assisted living worker in California has been charged with elder abuse and involuntary manslaughter for unintentionally poisoning three elderly residents. The worker mistakenly served the residents a cleaning solution instead of cranberry juice. The incident occurred at Atria Park in San Mateo, CA, in August last year. Two of the three residents ultimately succumbed […]
California And Nevada Named The MOST Expensive States To Own And Run A Car
California and Nevada are the top two most expensive states to own a vehicle in the US, as per a recent report by Forbes. The two western states received a full score of 100 out of 100, jointly ranking at the top for the most expensive states for owning and running a car or vehicle. […]
Corporate Transparency Act Affects Your Estate Plan
The Corporate Transparency Act, which was passed by the Federal Government recently, may soon affect the way people undertake estate planning in the US. This act, which aims to create a comprehensive database of companies within the country, is a part of the efforts being undertaken globally to combat illegal activities such as money laundering, […]
GOP Attorneys General Sue Labor Department Over ESG Rule
The Labor Secretary, Marty Walsh, and the Labor Department were recently sued by a party of twenty-five Republican attorneys general over a regulation passed by the administration. The regulation in question provides more freedom to retirement plan sponsors in considering environmental, social, and governance factors while selecting investments. The rule, which has been in effect […]
Issues & Concerns raised regarding The Enforcement Of Arbitration Agreements Under ERISA
For the past several decades, circuit courts have held onto the opinion that claims that directly come under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) are usually arbitrable. But recently, a number of cases have challenged this general scheme and addressed the limits of enforceability of arbitration agreements that come under ERISA. One […]
Signs That You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you suffer from injuries due to someone else’s deliberate or indeliberate actions, you have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against them. But, to ensure the best outcome, it’s essential that you first get in touch with a qualified personal injury lawyer. Being experienced in dealing with such cases, your attorney can […]