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LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors of the upcoming October 13, 2020 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in…
Mass strikes, walkouts in Indonesia over new employment law
Indonesian workers took strike action across the country on October 6–7 against a new employment law the government argues will “attract foreign investment”. Masses of…
New law aims to protect finances, privacy of child social media stars
Some young children earn millions of dollars through social media influencing and promotion, but there’s little legislation or protection for most. A new law in…
California Pay Data Collection Law Establishes Reporting Deadline
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Mercy Law Resource Centre provides free legal advice to 500 homeless families
Nearly 500 homeless families were supported last year by the Mercy Law Resource Centre, an independent organisation providing free legal advice and representation. The centre’s…
Do not believe in hoax on omnibus law: MPR Chief
Jakarta (ANTARA) – People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) Chairman Bambang Soesatyo urged people to not believe hoax or fake news pertaining to the omnibus law on…
FREEBORN & PETERS: Freeborn Partner Meghan Tepas Named to Law Bulletin Media’s 2020 40 Under Forty
Freeborn & Peters issued the following announcement on Sept. 30. Freeborn & Peters LLP is pleased to announce that Meghan E. Tepas, a Partner in…
Navajo Nation officials modify law for marijuana
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Parties discontent with omnibus law can seek judicial review: Jokowi
Jakarta (ANTARA) – President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) accentuated that parties dissatisfied with the omnibus law on job creation can press ahead and propose a judicial…
Immigration lawyer Paul Hesse disbarred after Manitoba Law Society finds he stole millions from clients
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French President Macron Just Proposed a New Law That Would Ban ‘Virginity Tests’
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Hawaii Tightens Ban-the-Box Law
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Sidley Austin will provide scholarships, internships to law students to settle Labor Department diversity probe
Home Daily News Sidley Austin will provide scholarships,… Law Firms By Debra Cassens Weiss October 8, 2020, 10:09 am CDT Sidley Austin has agreed to…
New Jersey Civil Service Commission Announces Virtual Diversity in Law Enforcement Forum
TRENTON – As part of its commitment toward ensuring a more diverse civil service workforce, the New Jersey Civil Service Commission (CSC) is scheduled to host a…
Council votes nondiscrimination and equity law package forward
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California COVID Presumption Law Creates New Data Tracking Burdens
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2,574 Employment Contracts Registered under Domestic Workers Law
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ANNAPOLIS — An update to Maryland’s hate crimes law, named for slain Army 2nd Lt. Richard Collins III, is one of several anti-discrimination measures that…
Think you know the law on flexible working requests? Top employment lawyer explains
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Workers’ nationwide strike against Job Creation Law to continue: KSPI
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Law clinic aims to mitigate damage of COVID-19 – UB Now: News and views for UB faculty and staff
The School of Law’s clinical legal education program serves clients who need help the most — and the novel coronavirus has made the need greater…