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October 08, 2021

Chartwell Law Announces New Office in Pacific Northwest - PRNewswire

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Chartwell Law, one of the nation's fastest growing defense firms, announced the opening of its first West Coast office. The new Chartwell Portland, Oregon office is led by David Rossmiller, a veteran insurance coverage litigator. David's practice also includes railroad and trucking law, environmental contamination litigation, bodily injury and proper...
October 08, 2021

UFC Hall Of Famer, MMA Fighting Legend Teaching Oklahoma Law Enforcement Safe Defensive Training - News On 6

A UFC Hall of Famer and MMA fighting legend is in Oklahoma teaching law enforcement officers defensive training this week. Royce Gracie travels the works teaching law enforcement safe and effective ways to control suspects, without hurting them, or the officer themselves. Oklahoma doesn’t require officers to take yearly defense tactics training, but Gracie and his instructors believe it shoul...
October 08, 2021

Day 3 in search for missing toddler, law enforcement frustrated with lack of leads - KBTX

Police and first responders from across the state search for three year old Christopher Ramirez in Plantersville Thursday. (KBTX) PLANTERSVILLE, Texas (KBTX) - As investigators head into day three of the search for Christopher Ramirez, the missing 3-year-old from Plantersville, they’re frustrated that few tips have come in. Christopher went missing Wednesday afternoon after he chased a dog in...
October 08, 2021

Cop out—why is law enforcement so resistant to reform? - The Economist

WHEN DEMOCRATS took control of Congress and the presidency, it raised hopes that real change could happen in a criminal justice system tarnished by racism and police brutality. But federal efforts have stalled and progressive local prosecutors are hitting roadblocks. Why is law enforcement so resistant to reform? The National Sheriffs’ Association’s Jonathan Thompson tells us police are open ...
October 08, 2021

Senator Collins' Bill to Support 'Havana Syndrome' Victims Signed into Law | Senator Susan Collins - Senator Susan Collins

The legislation led by Senators Collins, Warner, Rubio, and Shaheen will support U.S. Intelligence and Diplomatic staff who have suffered brain injuries likely from directed energy attacks by an unknown adversary Senator Collins attended the signing ceremony at the White House today. Washington, D.C.—Today, the Helping American Victims Afflicted by Neurological Attacks (HAVANA) Act—legislati...
October 08, 2021

Two Dozen Banks Sidestep Texas Law Punishing Gun, Oil Policies - Bloomberg

More than two dozen banks have said they can continue working with Texas and its local governments in the wake of new state laws seeking to punish financial institutions that have policies aimed at the gun and fossil fuel industries. Barclays Plc, TD Securities, Stifel Financial Corp., Wells Fargo & Co. and Jefferies Financial Group are among those certifying that that they don’t run afou...
October 08, 2021

Two Dozen Banks Sidestep Texas Law Punishing Gun, Oil Policies - Yahoo Finance

(Bloomberg) -- More than two dozen banks have said they can continue working with Texas and its local governments in the wake of new state laws seeking to punish financial institutions that have policies aimed at the gun and fossil fuel industries. Most Read from Bloomberg Barclays Plc, TD Securities, Stifel Financial Corp., Wells Fargo & Co. and Jefferies Financial Group are among those ...
October 08, 2021

NYU Law Dean Stepping Down - Above the Law

Unlike this morning’s news of law school leadership changes, the news coming out of NYU is much less disturbing. Dean Trevor Morrison announced yesterday that he’d be stepping down from the dean’s job at the end of the school year after guiding the school since 2013. The announcement comes on the heels of the school absolutely blowing away its fundraising goal with a $540 million haul on a $4...
October 08, 2021

Rubio-Sponsored Bill to Support 'Havana Syndrome' Victims Signed Into Law - Senator Marco Rubio

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Susan Collins (R-ME), and other colleagues released statements after President Joe Biden signed their Helping American Victims Afflicted by Neurological Attacks (HAVANA) Act (S. 1828) into law. The new law authorizes financial support and ensures medical care for American public servants who have suffered brain injuries from probable direct...
October 08, 2021

Marcy's Law of Tennessee encourages people to take part in the 'Light Your Porch Purple' campaign - WRCB-TV

News Organizers of Marcy's Law of Tennessee are using October to shine a light on domestic violence and victims' rights. They're literally doing that through a light and say you can easily do it too. “Just that simple little thing can just bring awareness to something that is greater than people realize," said Victims Outreach Director Marianne Dunavant. Marcy's Law of Tennessee is encouragi...