Rappler’s CEO lawyer Maria Ressa welcomed the withdrawal of a second cyber defamation case against her client even as she was “prepared to face and refute the accusation.” “Judge Soriano’s order to close the case is a welcome development. It was based on the voluntary withdrawal of the private plaintiff,” …
Read More »No Coverage for Lawsuits Based Only on Business Decisions of Insured Law Firm | Wiley Rein LLP
A New York State court ruled that there was no obligation to defend or indemnify an insured in an underlying litigation because the operative complaint did not allege that the insured was acting in his professional capacity as a law firm. Napoli Shkolnik, PLLC v. Greenwich Ins. Co., 2021 WL …
Read More »Former Indian affairs vet under Trump to co-chair Venable unit
Law360 (June 2, 2021, 9:06 p.m. EDT) – Venable LLP started a Native American legal and political practice to represent Alaska Native tribal interests and societies as well as non-Indian entities, and it brought in an elder assistant lawyer. for Indian Affairs under the Trump administration to co-chair the new …
Read More »14 steps to beat burnout and zoom fatigue
Health care 14 steps to beat burnout and zoom fatigue To survive and thrive, organizations must strategically adopt work-from-home best practices Posted: Thursday June 3rd, 2021 – 12:02 PM When the Covid pandemic swept across the country last year, companies quickly switched their employees to work from home (WFH). However, …
Read More »Law firm collaboration tackles systemic racism – Michigan Lawyers Weekly
The deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and other people of color sparked a movement that has spanned the world. Millions of people demonstrated and stood in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. National awareness of systemic racism has spread. And in its wake, the Law Firm …
Read More »Court finds former ministerial adviser guilty of breaching procedure | New
The criminal case was resolved by an alternative procedure and the sentence imposed on Arumäe is a fine of € 8,688. Leelet Kivioja, a specialist prosecutor at the northern district prosecutor’s office, requested a financial penalty for Arumäe in the amount of 300 daily rates with a daily rate of …
Read More »Group of lawyers condemns Duterte’s order to keep files on certain war on drugs cases off limits
ABS-CBN News Posted at 02 June 2021 09:16 MANILA — A group of lawyers said on Wednesday it was “unfortunate” that the Philippine National Police had to keep files on drug war-related cases out of reach, following President Rodrigo Duterte’s order citing confidentiality. “It is unfortunate that this is an …
Read More »L&L law firm litigation: Mohit Saraf leaves and receives Rs 52 cr from Rajiv Luthra
Representation image Highlights Delhi HC to Set Terms to Resolve L&L Law Firm Dispute and Make Formal Orders Mohit Saraf to leave L&L; to get Rs. 52 cr, Rs. Bank guarantee of 25 CR from Rajiv Luthra Mohit Saraf cedes reinstatement right at L&L, can set up independent law firm …
Read More »Abbotsford M2 / W2 receives $ 75,000 reintegration grant for offenders – Abbotsford News
Abbotsford M2 / W2 recently received a grant of $ 75,000 for their community reintegration program No One Leaves Alone (NOLA). The grant was awarded by the provincial government as part of the Civil Forfeiture Crime Prevention and Remediation Grant Program. M2 / W2 CEO Raymond Robyn said the funding …
Read More »Parliament wants Justice Department to present program to fix flawed laws
Through Mayibongwe Maqhina 50 min ago Share this article: ShareTweetShareShareShareE-mailShare Cape Town – Parliament wants the Ministry of Justice to make a presentation on its program to correct laws deemed defective by the Constitutional Court. This comes after the Justice and Corrections portfolio committee was informed yesterday by the Parliamentary …
Read More »Rally Against Gun Violence in Prince George County
“We also want to show people that there is another way,” said Aisha Braveboy, state prosecutor for Prince George County. GREATER LANDOVER, Maryland – June 1 marks the start of Gun Violence Awareness Month. The month has started to bring more attention to the growing problem and hopefully save lives. …
Read More »PoPinoy from TV5 is looking for new music groups
BEHIND a successful song or dance is the collaboration of a group of artists. Each member brings an integral element to what makes a creative production stand out. This collaboration will be put to the test in the search for new TV5 talents, PoPinoy, which will be released in June. …
Read More »Trial adjourned as lawyers prepare legal arguments
The Special Criminal Court trial of four men accused of wrongly imprisoning Quinn Industrial Holdings executive Kevin Lunney has been delayed as lawyers prepare legal arguments ahead of the trial. Sean Guerin, SC of the Director of Public Prosecutions, told the three-judge, jury-less court today (Monday) that a question of …
Read More »Australian law firm investigates class action lawsuit against A2 Milk
Law firm Slater and Gordon is investigating a possible class action lawsuit against A2 Milk in connection with its nine-month disclosure when it announced four downgrades to earnings. Meanwhile, stocks fell about 60%, plunging its market cap from $ 8.2 billion to $ 4.2 billion. Slater & Gordon allege that …
Read More »In the United States, quick-pay house palms are flooding poor neighborhoods
States and cities across the United States are cracking down on a home turnaround niche known as wholesaling, led by a flood of largely unlicensed middlemen lured in by YouTube tutorials and a sizzling market. With quick cash, wholesalers can help struggling homeowners sell quickly, but they have been accused …
Read More »It’s Melbourne vs. Sydney in law firm fight
Here is the chef Malcolm TurnbullCredit:John shakespeare Malcolm Turnbull will of shit, the liberals and the coalition caused neither frustration nor outrage in the party he led. But his freelance support Kirsty O’Connell in Upper Hunter’s recent by-election, the relationship reached a breaking point – at least in some wings …
Read More »Judges: a missed court date does not imply a guilty mind
EVERETT – A state Supreme Court ruling this month cited a judge, citing the Bible. “The wicked flee when no one is chasing them, but the innocent are as daring as a lion.” In a unanimous decision, the state’s highest court dismissed idea that a Lynnwood man skipping his court …
Read More »Startup MGZN – Mumtalakat Announced as Partner of 2nd Annual ME Mentoring Forum
Press release. Manama – May 29, 2021: Middle East Mentoring Forum (MFME) 2021 today announced that Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, joined the Forum for its second edition, ”Prioritizing Mentoring in a New World ”, which will take place as a …
Read More »Government launches ‘YUVA’, author mentoring program to train young and aspiring authors
Government Launches YUVA – Prime Minister’s Young Author Mentorship Program Young writers to pay tribute to heroes of India’s freedom struggle to mark India celebrations @ 75 The Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education, today launched YUVA – Prime Minister’s Scheme For Mentoring Young Authors, an author mentoring program …
Read More »Trial lawyer Andy Stern, lawyer in Salvation Army collapse case, dies in Jersey Shore crash
Andrew J. Stern, a Philadelphia trial attorney who helped win the biggest personal injury settlement in Pennsylvania history, died Saturday after an accident on the Jersey Shore, his wife said, Gwen, in a Facebook post. Police in Longport, New Jersey, said on Saturday that Stern fell in the bay on …
Read More »DLSA Samba Hosts Online Outreach Program for Police Officers, Prosecutors and Executive Magistrates
Overloading, careless driving kills 766 people in Jammu’s Ramban SAMBA, MAY 29: District Legal Services Authority, Samba today hosted an online awareness program on Supreme Court guidelines set out in “Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar (2014) 8 SCC 273 ”for senior police officers and prosecutors and executive magistrates of …
Read More »Lawyers claim victory over doping sample of Russian weightlifter medalist Bochkov from six years ago – RT Sport News
Russian podium weightlifter Rodion Bochkov has proven his innocence in a “complicated” battle to clear his name on a banned substance, representatives for the world championship contender have said. 2018 world bronze medalist Bochkov has been suspended from the sport after a 2015 sample contained traces of a banned anabolic …
Read More »Inspirational honor for the boss of the law firm
Jennifer Grabowski, Managing Partner Oglethorpe Sturton & Gillibrand The managing partner of a long-established law firm was recognized at an awards ceremony celebrating inspiring women. Jennifer Grabowski, 41, from Oglethorpe Sturton & Gillibrand, won the Women in Law category at the prestigious She Inspires Awards. In their praise, the judges …
Read More »News from the world of education: May 29, 2021
Online learning portal Bharathidasan University, Tiruchi, has announced the launch of its e-learning portal to offer undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) degrees in multiple fields with a blend of live learning complemented by a Quality course content, study guides, practice tests, discussion forums, recorded tutorials and gamified modules. For more …
Read More »Pomerantz Law Firm Announces Class Action Filing Against Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. and Certain Executives
NEW YORK, May 28, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (“Virgin Galactic” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SPCE) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in United States District Court of the East District …
Read More »Elizabeth Holmes lawyers want to know how often jurors blog
Lawyers for Elizabeth Holmes, the ex-CEO of disgraced blood testing startup Theranos, have 112 questions for potential jurors at Holmes’ fraud trial – including how often they check social media and s ‘they subscribe to Netflix. As The Wall Street Journal reportedHolmes’ attorneys have just filed a proposal for a …
Read More »Cartier Women’s Initiative rewarded its 2021 laureates
Photo: Cartier Women’s Initiative Since 2006, Cartier has used its brand to recognize and support women-owned and female-led businesses through the Cartier Women’s Initiative (CWI), its annual entrepreneurship program. Each year, the program honors and provides financial assistance, networking opportunities and mentoring to women-led businesses and initiatives. This week, CWI …
Read More »Chiefs’ Anthony Hitchens takes on mentor role to young linebackers
The Kansas City Chiefs have been busy this offseason with additions to the offensive line, secondary and special teams. Another position of interest recently has been the growth of the core linebacker led by veteran Anthony Hitchens. Hitchens is entering his eighth season in the NFL, but his third year …
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Elizabeth Holmes lawyers cite negative coverage to ask for expanded jury selection
Elizabeth Holmes, founder and former CEO of Theranos, center, leaves U.S. federal court in San Jose, Calif. On May 6, 2021. Nina Riggio | Bloomberg | Getty Images In the case of Elizabeth Holmes, apparently not all publicity is good publicity. Lawyers for the former Theranos CEO cite widespread negative …
Read More »Platform Created By UBC Graduates To Empower Women In Technology Under Review
Fourth-year computer science student Daphne Liu stumbled across Women’s Laboratory of Innovative Knowledge (FLIK) via a Facebook group for women in tech. With a keen interest in consulting and product management, she joined FLIK. Marketed as a mentoring platform to empower young women and non-binary people, FLIK connects young people …
Read More »Covid-19 pushed English lawyers online
May 29, 2021 MORE THAT A year ago, a typical working day for Danielle Manson could have started with a two and a half hour train ride from London to Leeds. She could then travel to Bradford, before spending more than three hours on the train back to London. At …
Read More »Pinsent Masons Wins Legal Advisor of the Year at MESIA Middle East Solar Awards 2021
The award recognizes the company’s role in shaping the renewable energy landscape, having worked on some of the region’s largest and most notable solar projects, including the Lebanese Center for Energy Efficiency Wind Program and the advice on the financial closure of the Rabigh PV solar IPP project in the …
Read More »David Coutts appointed head of new Simpson & Marwick family law department
David Coutts appointed head of new Simpson & Marwick family law department Posted May 27, 2021 David Coutts David Coutts was appointed head of Simpson and Marwick new family law department. The Edinburgh-based lawyer joins from Turk Connell where he was the head of their Glasgow team. Before that he …
Read More »Even high performing students from disadvantaged backgrounds miss out on some college opportunities – but mentorship programs can help – Institute for Fiscal Studies
Even high performing students from disadvantaged backgrounds miss out on some college opportunities – but mentorship programs can help Recent work from IFS shows that students from disadvantaged backgrounds see some of the most significant financial benefits of continuing their education at university. But these students are also less likely …
Read More »Aung San Suu Kyi did not have enough time with lawyers: head of the legal team
Myanmar’s ousted rulers, Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint, were not granted full rights before the trial, according to a lawyer representing them both. Their lawyer Khin Maung Zaw said the police only gave him 30 minutes to discuss court cases with his clients in person. “There is …
Read More »Delhi HC increases compensation for minors in sexual assault case to Rs 6 lakh
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday ordered the award of Rs 6 lakh as interim compensation to a six-year-old survivor of sexual assault, noting that although the system has not been able to canceling the offense, it can provide “psychological security and a sense of empowerment that monetary compensation can …
Read More »Innovations Highlighting Functional Benefits of Milk Could Win Real California Milk Excelerator $ 650,000 in Prizes
Looking for candidates until June 25, the Shark Tank-esque Genuine California milk excelerOffering up to $ 650,000 in prizes for early-growth, high-potential dairy innovations that not only showcase cow’s milk performance and recovery benefits, but can also open the door for California dairy farmers to access the rapidly growing functional …
Read More »MH17 Judges and Lawyers Visit Plane Wreckage
Judges and attorneys in the trial of three Russians and one Ukrainian accused in the 2014 destruction of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 visited the wreckage of the plane at a Dutch military airbase Through PETER DEJONG and MIKE CORDER Associated Press May 26, 2021 @ 10:33 am • 3 min …
Read More »Interview with the new director of SWE Kalyani Mallela
To celebrate Asia-Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) 2021, SWE member Swetha Manickavasagam speaks with new SWE director Kalyani Mallela. In this powerful conversation, Kalyani discusses her Asian culture, her involvement in SWE, her motivation behind these leadership positions, and the “glass ceiling” that often hinders the careers of AAPI women. …
Read More »Women Out To Win – LGBTQ Victory Institute
Thanks to generous funding from The Ascend Fund, Victory Institute produced a one-of-a-kind report, “The Decision to Run: Uncovering the Barriers and Motivations of LGBTQ Women Running for Election” to explore the barriers and motivations that LGBTQ women face when they run for office. stand for election. One of the …
Read More »Dumbarton Sheriff Court: Clydebank lawyers boycott court
Clydebank LAWYERS refused to appear in court last Monday in a row due to government funding during the pandemic. Members of the Scottish Solicitors Bar Association (SSBA) boycotted courts across the country for a day to protest the level of support given to the profession during the pandemic. The SSBA …
Read More »Former Transmile boss must find new lawyers in conviction appeal
Gan Boon Aun (Photo by Patrick Goh / The Edge) –A +A KUALA LUMPUR (May 25): Founder and former CEO of Transmile Group Bhd, Gan Boon Aun, who was convicted of providing misleading financial statements by the Sessions Court last year, will have to find new lawyers to represent him …
Read More »Fighting the “big” New York law firm
Here are some more vignettes to show you what it was like to try out a deal – a big deal – with Mr. W, the main partner of Reed Smith who looked great but the elevator didn’t seem to be going. up to the top floor. After that, I’ll …
Read More »Cohen Milstein says cyber incident could have affected a ‘small subset’ of company data
Signage is seen at the law firm of Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC at their legal offices in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, April 28, 2021. REUTERS / Andrew Kelly Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll, a plaintiff-side complex litigation firm, experienced unauthorized access to its computer …
Read More »Massachusetts Marijuana Board of Directors Considering Improvements in Social Equity and Mentoring
BOSTON – As lawmakers in Connecticut and Rhode Island explore ways to legalize adult cannabis and also ensure social equity, regulators in Massachusetts are pushing further with their own programs to empower those disadvantaged by previous marijuana laws to benefit from the economic opportunities offered by legalization. . A bill …
Read More »Arizona Ranking: Top 10 Bankruptcy Law Firms for 2021
Here are the 10 best creditors, bankruptcy and reorganization law firms in Arizona, based on the public vote for the 2021 edition of Ranking Arizona, the largest and most comprehensive opinion poll of businesses. of State. The Arizona ranking is based purely on opinion and ranks businesses based on how …
Read More »Philip Barbaro, Jr., partner, Barbaro, Chinen, Pitzer &
PASADENA, Calif., May 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Philip Barbaro, Jr., partner at the estate planning, trust administration and family law firm of Barbaro, Chinen, Pitzer & Duke, LLP, today acknowledged hui the 130-year history by announcing its expansion. Founded on April 15, 1891 by JH Merriam, the law firm …
Read More »Poll: What are the values of the legal profession? | Avocado
As we come out of lockdown with employees having gone through the biggest change and greatest challenge they’ve ever seen, the implications for building one or more cultures to suit their purpose will remain a theme for the room. board for many years to come. Notwithstanding the current challenges related …
Read More »Attention agro-tech start-ups: registrations are now open for Tesco’s Agri T-Jam 2021
the Tesco Agri T-Jam The start-up launch competition in partnership with the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit now welcomes applications from agro-technological innovators with solutions to improve the efficiency and sustainability of the supply chain in its product categories fresh, arable, meat, fish and dairy products. The competition offers early stage …
Read More »Legal disruptor Excello Law opens Leicester office
A law firm that prides itself on providing “a more dynamic and independent environment for experienced lawyers” has opened an office in Leicester. Excello Law established a permanent base in the city at 5 Museum Square, expanding its nationwide network to nine locations. It follows the recent recruitment of new …
Read More »The head of the bar annoyed by the creep of the super-regulator’s mission | New
The Bar Council has suggested that the Legal Services Council go beyond its remit, citing the super-regulator’s “surprising” plans to reshape the justice sector. “ While we certainly want to be on good terms with LSB and applaud the good work they do, I think it’s important for us to …
Read More »Kansas City-area nonprofit tackles adolescent mental health issues with music
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – A Kansas City nonprofit fosters a sense of self-exploration and accomplishment in young people. Art as Mentorship encourages young adults to tap into their emotions by writing, producing and performing music. For the founder, Enrique Chi, hearing his students like Isabella Burch share his story through …
Read More »Maricopa County Lawyer Calls for 2020 Auditors to Preserve All Documents and May Take Legal Action
An attorney representing Maricopa County, Arizona, has sent Republican State Senate Speaker Karen Fann a letter demanding the preservation of all documents relating to the county’s 2020 election audit. Maricopa County Lawyer Allister Adel sent the notice (pdf) to Fann, saying some of the listeners involved in the process made …
Read More »Weekend Insights: Tax Planning Without a Crystal Ball
In the opening minutes of the classic movie “The Wizard of Oz,” Dorothy stumbles upon Professor Marvel, whose wagon boasts, “Let him read your PAST – PRESENT and FUTURE in his crystal.” Dorothy, desperate for clarity, asks the professor a question. He pauses before offering, “I never do anything without …
Read More »The group is advancing women in business ‘by any means necessary’
The Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce, the island’s newest business network, will celebrate its 8th anniversary this fall. Members of the group are mostly small businesses, chamber president Laura Nelson Cepeda said, noting that most businesses in Guam are considered small under federal guidelines because they have fewer than 500 …
Read More »De Lima denounces the red marking of a lawyer from Zambales
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Leila De Lima on Saturday criticized the alleged red labeling of a lawyer based in Zambales province on a Facebook page that pushed the National Task Force’s campaigns to end the local communist armed conflict. De Lima lamented how lawyer Carlos Castillo Jr. was labeled a …
Read More »3 ways cybersecurity is uniquely positioned to pave the way for the tech industry
Cybersecurity democratizes access to opportunities and creates winning global talent for businesses. Grow your business, Not your inbox Stay informed and join our daily newsletter now! May 22, 2021 4 min read Opinions expressed by Contractor the contributors are theirs. Entering the tech industry remains extremely difficult for most countries …
Read More »BBI Legal Battle: List of lawyers who will represent Uhuru, Raila and IEBC ▷ Kenya News
– On Thursday May 13, the High Court ruled that the BBI process was illegitimate because it had been initiated by President Uhuru Kenyatta in violation of the law – Attorney General Kihara Kariuki expressed dissatisfaction with the court’s decision and filed for a stay order against the execution of …
Read More »Catholics demand correction of backlog of green cards, end of legal limbo
NEW YORK – Rebecca Scholtz experienced firsthand how the Juvenile Immigrant Special Status Program (SIJS) can be an “incredible life-changing process” for undocumented youth, which culminates with a green card and the ability to make a living in the United States. However, for about five years the process has not …
Read More »Call for applications – Watershed Sentinel
Watershed Sentinel magazine is inviting applications for its new mentorship program for junior Indigenous journalists. Our goal with this program is to help build journalism capacity in western and rural Canada, through hands-on learning opportunities with direct mentorship from an experienced Indigenous journalist. The skills will be developed with a …
Read More »Josh Morales: LA Rams law firm honors teenage football player who treated family sick with COVID
LOS ANGELES (KABC) – A Los Angeles high school football player is recognized for his strength. When he and his family contracted COVID-19 last year, Josh Morales, 17, took care of the cooking and cleaning – while caring for his parents and brother. “My mom and I went through a …
Read More »A coalition of law firms and advocacy groups came together this month to launch a network to help the Michiganders secure redactions.
A coalition of law firms and advocacy groups across the state came together this month to launch a network to help the Michiganders secure redactions. Michigan Criminal De-listing Program extended last month, making more people eligible for some past criminal charges to be sealed to the public. But many of …
Read More »Cesar Wee shows why a “ crazy ” job, “ beyond the ordinary ”
Written by: Amy R. Remo for INQUIRER.net BrandRoom Although his industry demands a lot of rigor, often favors standards and hardly leaves room for errors, Cesar L. Wee Jr. leads with a different approach. He welcomes ‘crazy’ ideas, challenges with a ‘why not’ mindset, trusts and empowers people to lead …
Read More »Lawyer for Texan owner tried to negotiate mediation in Deshaun Watson case
Personal attorney for Houston Texans owner Cal McNair attempted to negotiate mediation between Deshaun Watson’s legal teams and the 22 women suing the quarterback in civil court over allegations of sexual misconduct and assault. sexual. Sports Illustrated first reported the news on Friday, with the Texans confirming Athletic. “Mr. McNair …
Read More »Klein Law Firm Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of SKLZ, ARRY and WISH Shareholders
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / May 21, 2021 / Klein Law Firm announces that class actions have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following companies. There is no charge to participate in the costume. If you have suffered a loss, you have until the principal plaintiff’s deadline …
Read More »Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Shareholders of Losses Related to Their Investment in Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. Class Action and Upcoming Deadline – ACAD
NEW YORK, May 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Acadia” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ACAD) and certain of its officers. The class action suit, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of …
Read More »Lake Park High School graduate selected for female leadership scholarship
A Lake Park High School graduate is one of eight Roosevelt University students to participate in a scholarship program aimed at women on their way to becoming leaders in their profession. Poonam Rahman, a 21-year-old senior psychology student and non-profit organizer, has been selected as a Deutsch Herczeg Fellow. She …
Read More »Exclusive: Pioneering Closed Legal Services Advisory App
Roberts: The time for the idea will come A US company that was looking to bring subscription legal services to the UK consumer market shut down after less than two years, Legal future can reveal. The inability to replace Slater & Gordon (S&G) as legal advice provider, as well as …
Read More »Apply for the BMC X Amazon Music Fellowship Program | Registration Academy
Today, the Recording Academy proudly announced its official marketing partners for the 2021 GRAMMY Awards show, officially known as the 63rd GRAMMY Awards. Bulova, Facebook, IBM, JBL, Mastercard, Pandora, PEOPLE and SiriusXM all support this year’s GRAMMY Awards, as well as the events taking place throughout GRAMMY Week. “We are …
Read More »Lawyer for ex-City Club president attacks corruption indictment, calls federal government theory ‘fragile at best’
Former City Club president Jay Doherty on Thursday asked a judge to dismiss parts of a bomb indictment filed last fall accusing him and members of the inner circle of the former Speaker of the House, Michael Madigan, of corruption, calling the federal prosecution “fragile at best”. The indictment alleged …
Read More »Law Firm Schall Announces Class Action Filing Against ContextLogic Inc. and Encourages Investors With Losses Over $ 100,000 to Contact the Firm
LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against ContextLogic Inc. (“ContextLogic” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: WISH) for violation of federal securities laws. Investors who have purchased the Company’s shares in accordance …
Read More »Hawaii police did not follow protocol when they shot him
Myeni was killed last month after a woman called the police screaming hysterically on the phone, pointedly thinking Myeni wanted to hurt her. FILE: The body of former ruby player Lindani Myeni has arrived at OR Tambo International Airport. Image: @ kzngov / Twitter JOHANNESBURG – Lawyer for South African …
Read More »SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Law firm Pomerantz reminds shareholders of losses on their investment in LifeMD, Inc. f / k / a Conversion Labs, Inc. of the class action and of the upcoming deadline
NEW YORK, May 11, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Pomerantz LLP Announces that a Class Action has been filed against LifeMD, Inc. f / k / a Conversion Labs, Inc. (“LifeMD” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LFMD) and certain of its officers . The class action, filed in United States District …
Read More »Law Firms Make Parental Leave Trendy for Men and Families, Survey Finds
Law firms do not offer paid parental leave for men and non-traditional families, according to a survey by legal research firm Major, Lindsey & Africa. Only 23% of large companies offer 14 to 20 weeks of paid paternity leave, against 43% who offer the same time for maternity leave, according …
Read More »Madhya Pradesh High Court instructs high-level committee
the The High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Monday May 10 observed that, considering that all prisons in Madhya Pradesh currently house prisoners almost double their capacity, the need of the hour is to decongest them immediately. The bench of Chief Justice Mohammad Rafiq and Judge Atul Sreedharan observed in a …
Read More »Gordons Law Firm Appoints Former HSBC Director Martin Lunt
A BRADFORD law firm has appointed the former regional head of a global banking group as a consultant. Gordons has appointed Martin Lunt, who has over 40 years of corporate banking experience and was previously Head of Yorkshire and North East Corporate Banking at HSBC. He will assist the firm’s …
Read More »Presentation Skills for Lawyers: How to Make Trivia During Video Conferences | Avocado
Regular readers will be aware of my membership in narration in presentations and I’ve written on more than one occasion about the power of a good story, well told. The trivia in particular is a great way to personalize dull material, build empathy with your audience, and leave a short, …
Read More »High-ranking lawyer hit with “ fault ” costs
He also represented political adviser James Ashby in his sexual harassment lawsuit against former MP Peter Slipper, which was dropped before trial. Mr Harmer paid Mr Ashby’s costs. In the Jetstar case, Judge John Logan, Judge Geoffrey Flick and Judge Anna Katzmann said the trial judge’s decision to strike his …
Read More »Promotions at an employee-owned law firm
clockwise from top left: Catherine Carlton, Thomas Chartres-Moore, Ian Thomas, Tim Walmsley and Thea Bennun Employee-owned law firm Stephens Scown has promoted nine members of its team into a range of specialist legal services. Five lawyers were promoted to partners, including Thea Bennun, specialist in divorce and marriage financing, Catherine …
Read More »Empowering rural women in Zambia out of poverty
LUSAKA, May 10, 2021– By the time Sofia Chansa, 49, received a scholarship equivalent to 200 Kwacha, her life changed. With this money, she was able to expand her vegetable garden – once too small to support her family – to grow enough tomatoes and onions to sell in the …
Read More »Law firm takes gold by going green
Lanyon Bowdler’s Telford Offices Lanyon Bowdler, who has offices throughout the county and in North Wales, retained Green Achiever Gold Standard Award status and an additional diamond banner, issued by E4environment. E4environment is a specialist in providing advice on environmental issues in the areas of waste and renewable energy, and …
Read More »Personifying the Importance of Mentorship in Graduate Studies | Emory University
Class 2021 >> Emory Report | May 10, 2021 Mentoring days for doctoral student Alisina Bazrafshan have started at Tehran University. He continued this work while studying at Laney Graduate School, promoting the importance of higher education to underserved youth from Atlanta refugee families. Alisina Bazrafshan started her journey with …
Read More »Liberal MP questions Justice Department’s legal advice on fired scientists
OTTAWA – A Liberal MP advises the Public Health Agency of Canada not to rely on legal advice from the federal Department of Justice because it is not always fair. OTTAWA – A Liberal MP advises the Public Health Agency of Canada not to rely on legal advice from the …
Read More »Conversational AI Startup AskSid Completes Prestigious Techstars Accelerator Program in Abu Dhabi
BANGALORE from India, May 11, 2021 / PRNewswire / – AskSid, an AI startup serving global retail and consumer goods customers with live implementations in 23 countries, has successfully graduated from the prestigious and coveted Techstars Hub71 Accelerator program in Abu Dhabi. Techstars is a global investment and innovation platform …
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As a Bornean (Sarawakian, in particular) myself, I am always proud to learn and write about Bornean entrepreneurship. But I’ve lived in Selangor for almost a decade now, and a lot of my work is focused on West Malaysia. So, I have very little knowledge about what the ecosystem of …
Read More »Murphy seeks to increase spending for deported defense attorneys
TRENTON – The proposed state budget includes a further increase in what the state spends on legal representation for detained immigrants facing deportation. This appropriation is now flowing through the State Department of Human Services, which last year established an Office of New Americans, and was therefore among the hot …
Read More »Council allocates money for community justice campus and immigrant legal aid
Indianapolis City and County Councilors have invested money in two issues of great public interest. The council approved an additional $ 46 million for the community justice campus which is under construction. The campus is part of a local initiative to approach criminal justice in a more holistic way. The …
Read More »Ideas to save the planet: Creative HQ’s new program offers money and mentorship to innovators
Provided Creative HQ offers up to ten $ 20,000 teams and a 12-week mentoring program to foster climate strategy ideas. New Save the Earth Ideas program offers up to 10 teams $ 20,000 and 12 weeks of mentoring and bonding. Managed by Wellington-based startup incubator Creative HQ, the new Climate …
Read More »About a third of public legal service contracts awarded to small and medium-sized enterprises in the past five years: DPM Heng
About a third of government contracts for the provision of legal services have been awarded to small and medium-sized enterprises in the past five years, said Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat. Mr. Heng said this in a written response Monday (May 10) to a question from Workers Party (WP) …
Read More »PBC’s silence on room demolition hurts lawyers – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC), the regulator of the legal profession, appears to be at an impasse when it met on May 7 to address two issues – demolition of law firms in a neighborhood chic of the federal capital as well as the suspension of licenses. No formal …
Read More »Femme It Forward opens applications for the next Gem Femme mentorship program
Next Gem Woman Femme It Forward has taken the next step in its efforts to empower women and help make the entertainment industry more inclusive with Monday’s announcement that applications are now open for the premier Next Gem Femme mentorship program. The next Gem Femme will connect 200 young women …
Read More »A community within the Duke community: EDR and CSGD launch mentoring program for LGBTQ + students
Freshmen have the opportunity to learn about LGBTQ + identification from the upper classes through a new peer mentoring program. The peer-to-peer mentoring program, co-launched last year by the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity (CSGD) and Blue Devils United (BDU), connects LGBTQ + people in identifying freshmen and upper …
Read More »Adventist Journal Online | North American division human resources professionals unite to refocus
May 10, 2021 Over 300 attend an annual virtual mentoring conference. By: Kimberly Luste Maran, North American Division News MMore than 300 human resources (HR) professionals from the North American Division (NAD) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church participated in a three-day virtual human resources conference on April 25-27, 2021. The …
Read More »Quigg Golden partners with Belfast law firm Edwards & Co
EDWARD Quigg and James Golden of construction and public procurement law firm Quigg Golden have become partners at renowned Belfast firm Edwards & Co solicitors in a strategic move that will provide clients of both companies with an expanded range of support and services. Founded in 1979, Quigg Golden has …
Read More »Federal judge grants city and legal services hearing extension until June 11 – Chico Enterprise-Record
CHICO – The city of Chico has one more month to continue negotiating with the unlocated plaintiffs in a case in federal court starting Monday. It also gives people living without housing in public areas of Chico, including city parks, the same life span without fear of being cited or …
Read More »Top 10 Reasons To Become A Lawyer In America –
Becoming a lawyer is not an easy task, both for investing your strength and for your financial investment. And it is the same for all countries. Before choosing a career as a lawyer, it is worth learning as much as possible. It should not be forgotten that, like any other …
Read More »Coronavirus and mental health at work
In partnership with Sanlam United Kingdom and Red recruitment, Ince Metcalfes presents a webinar on coronavirus and mental health in the workplace. Our speakers, David baynton, Partner and responsible for labor law at Ince Metcalfes, and Silk Elliott, Sales Manager at Sanlam UK, discuss: The cost of absence from work; …
Read More »The Lawyers Community Benefit Society will donate all of its profits to charity
Laura van ree Two private client lawyers have started a community service corporation (CIC) that will donate all of its profits to charity. The Norwich nonprofit act will donate its profits to the Norfolk Community Foundation, which supports small charities and volunteer groups across the county. Laura van Ree and …
Read More »LA City and County attorneys point fingers at homeless lawsuit hearing – Pasadena Star News
By FRED SHUSTER | City News Service LOS ANGELES – A judge heard arguments on Monday, but made no decision on Los Angeles County’s bid to be dismissed from a lawsuit brought by a coalition of businesses and downtown residents seeking to force the city and county to step up …
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