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December 25, 2021

Victim advocates in Pa. looking for ways to revive Marsy's Law after court decision - WHYY

File photo: Supporters of Marsy's Law held signs in protest during the ACLU's press conference announcing its lawsuit. (Katie Meyer/WHYY) Advocates for Marsy’s Law, a sweeping, long-stalled amendment that would have enshrined certain rights for crime victims in Pennsylvania’s constitution, say they’re regrouping after the state Supreme Court formally threw the measure out earlier this week. J...
December 25, 2021

NEW LEE COUNTY ORGANIZATION SUPPORTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - kwhi.com

A new non-profit organization in Lee County is working to support local law enforcement. The Lee County Law Enforcement Support Organization has recently applied for tax-exempt status from the IRS. The group was formed after Giddings Police Chief Bill Weems and Lee County Sheriff Casey Goetz shared their need for equipment, training, and other support with a group of citizens. The mission of ...
December 25, 2021

New Local Laws Aim to Stop Rising Evictions - The Wall Street Journal

New Orleans is resolving about half its new eviction cases through its eviction diversion program, a city official said. Photo: L. Kasimu Harris for The Wall Street Journal Dozens of cities and states are enacting new laws to protect tenants facing eviction, aiming to stem a tide of new cases and offer renters more ways to settle conflicts with property owners. Eviction filings nationwide s...
December 25, 2021

Six-digit bonuses for associates in Texas law firms - Houston Chronicle

Local law firms are paying generous holiday bonuses to hold onto associates. To attract and retain talented business lawyers in a highly competitive Texas market, corporate law firms are dishing out six-digit holiday bonuses to their associates this year. Several firms with Texas operations - Akin Gump, DLA Piper, Gibson Dunn, Hogan Lovells, Katten, Norton Rose Fulbright, O’Melveny, Paul Hast...
December 25, 2021

Carryout says under Ohio law, it can't be blamed for fatal crash - Logan Daily News

Carryout says under Ohio law, it can't be blamed for fatal crash  Logan Daily News
December 25, 2021

Data assessment, user consent key to compliance with China law - ZDNet

International businesses that process information from China should obtain user consent and establish a data map, so they do not run afoul of the country's Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL). Specifically, they should look closely at cross-border data flow and residency, even as more clarity still is needed on some components in the new legislation. Organisations that already are set ...
December 25, 2021

Law Firm Donates 30+ Meals To Families In Need For Holiday - Patch.com

"We give back to the local community because we are the local community. It's where we live and work. It's where we raise our families." More than 30 families will enjoy the comfort of a warm meal this holiday season thanks to the kindness of a local law firm. (Patch file photo by Lisa Finn) RIVERHEAD, NY — A local law firm reached out to help the hungry this holiday season. Working together ...
December 25, 2021

VirTra: A Way To Play Military And Law Enforcement - Seeking Alpha

Summary VirTra operates as a provider of firearms and other training systems. Recent performance from the firm has been generally positive and the future for the company will probably show continued signs of improvement. Shares could look very cheap based on current trends, but there is a risk that a reversion to prior year results could make shares expensive. Looking for a helping hand in t...
December 25, 2021

Owensboro native named dean of The University of Akron School of Law - The Owensboro Times

Emily Janoski-Haehlen Owensboro native Emily Janoski-Haehlen has been named as the next dean for The University of Akron School of Law (Akron Law) after a national search. She will begin on Feb. 21, 2022, pending approval by the UA Board of Trustees. Janoski-Haehlen grew up two blocks from Owensboro High School. She attended to Sutton Elementary, Owensboro Middle and Owensboro High School, wh...
December 25, 2021

New Ohio law lowers age to serve alcohol, expands DORAs - WTOL

Senate Bill 102 lowers the age to serve alcohol from 19 to 18. Proponents hope it helps with the worker shortage facing restaurants and bars. MAUMEE, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a number of bills before the Christmas holiday and the end of this year's legislative session. One of those bills could help bars and restaurants with finding workers. "Now hiring" signs have become almos...