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On September 27, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 62, also known as the Garment Worker Protection Act, into law. SB 62 makes California the first state to require an hourly minimum wage for garment workers by banning piece rate pay. SB 62 expands the definition of a garment manufacturer and extends the scope of liability for wage and hour violations to clothing brands—and like...

Christian boarding school sues over new oversight law  Columbia Missourian

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — As the attention around police has been tense over the past year and a half, one local organization, Police Exam Career Prep, is hoping to face the challenge head-on while recruiting the next generation of law enforcement officers. The civilian organization announced today its partnership with the Monroe County Chiefs Association. Justin Collins, the founder, says thi...

A parent’s worst nightmare came true for the Silvera family after their 3-year-old son, Elijah, passed away in 2017. Elijah ate a grilled cheese sandwich at his day care facility in Harlem, had a severe allergic reaction and died. His death prompted the foundation of "Elijah’s Law," which is now in effect in New York State and provides higher standards of safety and prevention in child care p...

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - A contingent of law enforcement officers pursued an 18-wheeler through a busy part of Ouachita on Wednesday. The chase included over a dozen law enforcement vehicles and at least two spike strips were deployed, authorities say. The chase ended at the Texas Avenue exit in Monroe around lunchtime. Records indicate deputies with the Special Services Unit tried to pull over D...

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - As part of a multi-state tour, the Axon Roadshow made a stop in Washoe County Tuesday to show off the latest in law enforcement technology designed to enhance public safety. Axon’s entire ecosystem was on display, from the latest version of its initial product - the Taser - to new virtual reality training sessions, drones a fleet vehicle and the software that backs it all ...

The recent publication of the “Pandora Papers” revealed South Dakota’s reputation as a financial and tax haven and made headlines in the U.S. and around the world. Yet, here at home, many people don’t know about or understand the trust system here, or how to make the most of it. Bobbi Thury is an attorney and co-founder with Legacy Law Firm in Sioux Falls. She both knows and understands how t...

Attorney General Austin Knudsen has asked the Montana Supreme Court to reverse the order blocking three new abortion-restriction laws from taking effect. HELENA — The ruling that blocked three new laws restricting abortion in Montana is now before the state Supreme Court, as state Attorney General Austin Knudsen appealed the order. Knudsen filed the appeal Tuesday to overturn the Oct. 7 order...

A now-repealed law will weigh on the trial of Ahmaud Arbery's accused killers  NPR

Circuit court grants groups’ motion to intervene BIRMINGHAM, Al. – A state circuit court has granted GASP and the Southern Environmental Law Center’s motion to intervene filed by the groups in order to stop ongoing air pollution violations at the Bluestone Coke plant in North Birmingham. The Bluestone Coke plant has been violating its air pollution permit for over a decade. Residents of predo...