test

The United Arab Emirates has issued a new labour law, which makes changes to employment-related issues such as leave, termination, overtime, and employment contracts, among others. This LawFlash includes a summary of these changes. Beginning 2 January 2022, the entirety of the United Arab Emirates’ existing labour law (Federal Law No. 8 of 1980) and any subordinate regulation will be repealed...

A federal judge ruled in favor of law enforcement officials in a lawsuit brought by protesters who demonstrated against the Dakota Access pipeline and alleged excessive use of force by police in 2016. The suit, filed in 2017, claimed police fired water cannons, rubber bullets, tear gas and exploding munitions "indiscriminately" into the crowd, according to The Bismarck Tribune. At the time, d...

FILE - This 2020, file photo, shows the exterior of the State Capitol in downtown Denver. DENVER, Colo. (PRESS RELEASE) - Marking the conclusion of a yearslong effort to protect survivors of child sexual abuse and hold institutions that cover up abuse accountable, the Child Sexual Abuse Accountability Act goes into effect tomorrow, January 1, 2022. The law - sponsored by Senators Jessie Danie...

Another of the new state laws taking effect in the new year is one that will benefit pets and their owners. News 10 NBC reports insurance companies will no longer be able to discriminate against homeowners based on the breed of dog they own. Adrienne McHargue, vice president and chief operating officer at Lollypop Farm calls the new law a “game changer” for owners of breeds like pit bulls and...

New in 2022: Use of force reporting laws take effect, pharmacist 'gag order' banned  WKOW

A new Mississippi law eliminates the requirement for a prescription to buy decongestants that contain ephedrine or pseudoephedrine. Under the new law, the medicine will be available behind the counter of pharmacies, and pharmacists will be required to keep track of how much is sold to one person. Like many other states, Mississippi mandated a prescription years ago because drug enforcement ag...

CONCORD, N.H. (CBS/AP) – Several new laws will take effect across the country on Saturday, the first day of 2022, including a new abortion restriction in New Hampshire. Abortion will be prohibited after 24 weeks of gestation, with exceptions for the mother’s life or physical health. Democrats have already drafted legislation seeking to repeal the new restriction. Some also want to include the...

FORT HOOD, Texas - If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, you can receive confidential help by calling the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network’s 24/7 toll-free support line at 800-656-4673 or visiting its online hotline. Commanders will no longer be involved in military sexual harassment or sexual assault investigations under a new federal law named for a murdered Fort ...

Marijuana law: As deadline arrives, most in GLOW choose to opt out  The Daily News Online

In March, the state Legislature passed a bill later signed into law by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo legalizing the use of recreational marijuana. Mel Melcon/Los Angeles Times/Tribune News Service Brendan McDonough/Livingston County News Residents speak during a public hearing conducted by the Village of Geneseo Board as part of the board’s decision on wether to allow marijuana dispensaries and on-sit...