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February 18, 2022

Former Blackwater Parent's Owner Elevates Ex-Big Law Partner - Bloomberg Law

Buildings stand in Kabul, Afghanistan, on July 12, 2020. Melissa Taylormoore promoted to top legal, compliance role Former top lawyer Gearoid Moore leaves security contractor A risk management company that includes the private security contractor once known as Blackwater among its holdings has promoted a former McGuireWoods partner to chief legal and compliance officer. Melissa Taylormoore,...
February 18, 2022

Calif. governor backs gun bill inspired by Texas abortion law - Arkansas Online

Police photos of rifles and guns are displayed during a news conference near the site of a mass shooting in San Bernardino, Calif., in this Dec. 3, 2015, file photo. (AP/Chris Carlson) SAN DIEGO — A new bill in California would allow private citizens go after gun makers in the same way Texas lets them target abortion providers, though gun advocates immediately promised a court challenge if it...
February 18, 2022

Man pleads guilty, sentenced to 15 years for shooting brother-in-law - KMOV.com

Man pleads guilty, sentenced to 15 years for shooting brother-in-law  KMOV.com
February 18, 2022

ROSEN, A LEADING INVESTOR RIGHTS LAW FIRM, Encourages Anavex Life Sciences Corp. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - AVXL - PRNewswire

NEW YORK, Feb. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (NASDAQ: AVXL) resulting from allegations that Anavex may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. SO WHAT: If you purchased Anavex securities you may ...
February 18, 2022

It’s not child neglect if a kid plays outside or walks home from school, proposed law says - Canon City Daily Record

Colorado state representatives Rod Pelton, left, and Kim Ransom, right, talk to each surrounded by protective plastic barriers set up at each desk in the House chambers at the Colorado State Capitol during an emergency legislative session Nov. 30, 2020, in Denver. When Brinley Sheffield was 7 years old, she took a sudden interest in running. Her parents, eager to encourage her interests and e...
February 18, 2022

Boston, Springfield had the most hate crimes filed by law enforcement agencies in 2020, Gov. Charlie Baker’s - MassLive.com

Boston and Springfield are listed as having the most hate crimes filed by law enforcement agencies in Massachusetts, according to the 2020 Massachusetts Hate Crimes Report. The report, released Friday, was compiled from “data submitted by law enforcement agencies across Massachusetts and supports a better understanding of the evolving nature of hate crimes in the Commonwealth,” a statement fr...
February 18, 2022

Russia Adopts Law Allowing State to Seize Illegal Funds, Digital Assets From Officials – Bitcoin News - Bitcoin News

The State Duma of Russia, the lower house of parliament, has passed a law permitting law enforcement authorities to seek confiscation of illegally obtained funds from government officials, including cryptocurrency. The state may attempt to seize the assets through court if they exceed the officials’ income. New Law Allows Russia to Prosecute Officials With Illegal Crypto Holdings Government o...
February 18, 2022

California bill modeled after Texas abortion law would allow citizens to enforce weapons ban - KMOV.com

California bill modeled after Texas abortion law would allow citizens to enforce weapons ban  KMOV.com
February 18, 2022

Acting Attorney General Platkin Issues Updated Guidance on Law Enforcement Involvement in Election Activities and Protections Against Unlawful Voter Intimidation - New Jersey Office of Attorney General - New Jersey Attorney General

TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today issued guidance to New Jersey’s law enforcement leaders concerning new rules about law enforcement activity relating to elections. The Acting Attorney General also reinforced past guidance designed to ensure that all eligible voters can cast their ballot safely and without fear of intimidation. Originally issued in 2020 following trou...
February 18, 2022

New Federal Law Will Prohibit the Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Claims - JD Supra

Key Points The EFASASHA will invalidate most contractual provisions requiring the arbitration of claims alleging sexual assault or sexual harassment. The law will also invalidate pre-dispute joint-action waivers that relate to sexual assault or sexual harassment disputes. Employers will need to review their mandatory arbitration agreements and joint-action waivers and re-think their approach...