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October 06, 2021
Most firms have delayed their mandatory office returns
Many associates feel pressured to work in-person anyway
Law firm associates who accept employer offers to work remotely during the pandemic are increasingly doing so with trepidation, as they worry they’re hurting relationships with bosses—and their careers.
Firm partners, subtly or not so subtly, are pressuring associates to work in-p...
October 06, 2021
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What You Need to Know
New perks meant to boost mental health don't address underlying causes of problems, such as workloads and staff shortages. Surveys suggest lack of connection at work remains an issue. But office returns meant to address it can add stress.
Firms are still trying to calm a “perfect storm” of stressors, unveiling a variety of creat...
October 06, 2021
A vote on the controversial immigration bill of Religious Zionist Party MK Simcha Rothman that was supposed to take place on Wednesday was postponed by a week.
Rothman said that in the week ahead he will negotiate with Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked and other officials in the coalition in an effort to reach an agreement that would enable closing Israel's borders and protecting the Jewish ide...
October 06, 2021
Martha Minow writes that the courts “would be turning the Constitution into a suicide pact” if they won't allow government to assist endangered local news outlets.
The challenge in providing government assistance to ease the local news crisis is to find ways of helping those who really need it while keeping the bad actors out. Which is why Martha Minow said this week that she’s “hopeful” but ...
October 06, 2021
National pharmaceutical group files federal lawsuit over Arkansas drug-pricing law - Arkansas Online
A lobbying group for the pharmaceutical industry filed a lawsuit last week in federal court seeking to block an Arkansas law passed this year that the organization says illegally requires drugmakers to provide pharmaceuticals discounted under the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program to contract pharmacies.
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) filed the complaint Wednesday...
October 06, 2021
Courtesy / Zamira Saidi
For most of her life, the U.S. was at war with her home country of Afghanistan. Now, 27-year-old University of Cincinnati law student Zamira Saidi says the Taliban resurgence threatens avenues for Afghan women.
“There is a huge difference in what they do in the name of Islam and what Islam actually stands for,” says Saidi. “For the years they ruled, they were very...
October 06, 2021
Law enforcement report | Law Enforcement | fhtimes.com Fountain Hills Times
October 06, 2021
Lam has proposed on Wednesday for the Legislative Council to enact its a separate security law [Peter Parks/AFP]
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam has credited the national security law imposed by China last year for ushering in what she called a “new era” in governance for the territory, even as critics condemn legislation that has led to the disqualification of pro-democracy politicians ...
October 06, 2021
Sept. 15
Attempt to Locate, Railroad Avenue, Alberton, Deputy responded.
Motor Vehicle Incident, I-90 MM 16, Superior EMS, St. Regis Units, and West End Units responded.
Property Lost, MT Highway 135, Sanders County, Transferred call to Sanders County.
Abandoned Vehicle, Fish Creek MM 9, Deputy responded, marked vehicle as abandoned.
Road Hazard, I-90 EB MM 9, Transferred call to MH...
October 06, 2021
YUMA, Ariz. (AP) — A Yuma County woman who was indicted last year for illegally returning four voted mail-in ballots that were not hers is facing three new felony charges.
The Arizona attorney general’s office announced Tuesday that Guillermina Fuentes was indicted for voting another person’s early ballot in the August 2020 primary election. She was charged with conspiracy, forgery and a ball...
