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November 09, 2021

Newton Falls lets go of law director; Fritz had been on paid leave - Warren Tribune Chronicle

Staff photo / Bob Coupland Several residents gathered Monday outside the Newton Falls municipal building showing support for police Chief Gene Fixler, who is on paid leave while an investigation is being done of the police and other city departments. Council now has ended the contract of Law Director Joseph Fritz. From left are Robert Robison, 12, Brenda Persino, Sierra Persino, 11, Rhonda Ru...
November 09, 2021

Richard Jewell, law enforcement to be honored at Centennial Olympic Park - The Atlanta Journal Constitution

More than 25 years after Richard Jewell’s quick thinking alerted authorities to the Centennial Olympic Park bombing, the heroic security guard will be honored along with law enforcement officers who responded to the July 27, 1996 attack. At 11 a.m. Wednesday, the Georgia World Congress Center Authority will host a dedication ceremony at the Quilt of Remembrance, a park memorial already honori...
November 09, 2021

'The Gloves Are Off': Could Law Firms Abandon UAE for Saudi Arabia? - Law.com

King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. Credit: tokyo studio/Adobe Stock Twelve months ago, the idea that anywhere but Dubai could be the Gulf’s undisputed business hub would have seemed preposterous. But after announcing last month that 44 firms had agreed to set up their regional headquarters to Riyadh, in order to continue to participate in government work, Saudi Arabia is...
November 08, 2021

Albany County Legislature amends Omnibus Human Rights Law to prevent employment discrimination based on hairstyles in Albany County | County News - albanycounty.com

The Albany County Legislature took action Monday to prevent further employment discrimination based on natural hair texture and/or the use of protective hairstyles in Albany County. The local law, known as Creating a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair (CROWN), amends the Albany County Omnibus Human Rights Law to protect individuals who wear certain hairstyles including braids, loc...
November 08, 2021

Columbus Police Safety Crops opens law enforcement to city’s youth - NBC4 WCMH-TV

COLUMBUS (WCMH) – With the city on pace to have its most homicides in one year, Columbus police are hoping more people become part of the solution. The department wants young people to get involved with a safety mentorship and safety program. Dozens of young people potentially interested in a law enforcement career spent some time at the police academy Monday. Some of them were high school st...
November 08, 2021

ND Law holds London conference to celebrate the work of Professor John Finnis | The Law School | University of Notre Dame - Notre Dame Law School

A conference marking the 25-year career at Notre Dame Law School of Biolchini Family Emeritus Professor of Law John Finnis was held October 16 at the University of Notre Dame’s London Global Gateway. Finnis, a well-known international scholar and philosopher, moved to emeritus status last year. The conference, “The Legacy of John Finnis: Contemporary Engagements and Developments,” was organiz...
November 08, 2021

Steptoe & Johnson Names Renigar Law Firm's First Woman Chair (1) - Bloomberg Law

Gwendolyn Prothro Renigar succeeds Philip West She is the youngest partner to be elected chair Steptoe & Johnson has elected Washington litigation partner Gwendolyn Prothro Renigar as its executive committee chair, the first woman and youngest lawyer to hold the role. Renigar, currently the firm’s 48-year-old vice chair and general counsel, will take over as chair effective Jan. 1, 2022...
November 08, 2021

National Law Journal Recognizes Musick Peeler Partner Dan Woods as a Trailblazing Litigator - PRNewswire

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Musick Peeler LLP Partner Dan Woods has been named in The National Law Journal's 2021 list of 'Litigation Trailblazers,' published this week. The special supplement recognizes professionals who have "moved the needle in the legal industry - those who are truly Trailblazers." The publication goes on to say they select individuals who have made "signifi...
November 08, 2021

ALERT: Rowley Law PLLC is Investigating Proposed Acquisition of Zix Corporation - PRNewswire

NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rowley Law PLLC is investigating potential securities law violations by Zix Corporation (NASDAQ: ZIXI) and its board of directors concerning the proposed acquisition of the company by OpenText. Stockholders will receive $8.50 for each share of Zix Corporation stock that they hold. The transaction is valued at approximately $865 million. If you are a stoc...
November 08, 2021

Miya’s Law: Family fights for legislation for tougher restrictions on apartment complex employees - WFTV Orlando

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Miya Marcano’s family wants state lawmakers to file legislation in their daughter’s name and make sure the tragedy sparks change. Now they say they will do anything in their power to make sure another family doesn’t experience what they did. The family has taken this time to celebrate Miya’s life while also building her powerful legacy. “Our lives are forever changed,” s...