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March 11, 2022

‘You can’t outdress racism’: Black law student says sheriff mistook her for defendant - WREG NewsChannel 3

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — It was business as usual at the Garrahy Judicial Complex in Providence, Rhode Island, until Brooklyn Crockton was blocked from entering a courtroom. Crockton, a law student at Roger Williams University, said a sheriff pulled her out of line and began asking her questions. “He asked if I was the defendant,” Crockton recalled. “It kind of threw me off balance. I was aw...
March 11, 2022

Loveland, Berthoud law enforcement calls: Loveland woman arrested on assault, domestic violence charges - Loveland Reporter-Herald

Loveland Police department arrests Thursday 9:30 a.m. In the 200 block of East 29th Street, a 30-year-old Loveland man on a felony warrant. 9:56 a.m. In the 1600 block of East First Street, a 39-year-old Loveland woman for investigation of third-degree assault and domestic violence. 10:53 p.m. At East 23rd Street and Mountain View Drive, a 31-year-old Loveland man on a misdemeanor warrant. ...
March 11, 2022

USDA Rule Requiring Contractors to Certify Labor Law Compliance - The National Law Review

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) recently published a proposed rule that would require all federal contractors to certify compliance with 16 applicable labor laws. The certification requires an affirmative statement attesting compliance and further requires contractors to “promptly report[] to the contracting officer if and when adjudicated evidence of noncompliance occurs.” Under ...
March 11, 2022

New York Law Incorporates Identity Theft into the Definition of Elder Abuse - JD Supra

New York recently passed legislation to amend the definition of elder abuse to include identity theft. This is important as an acknowledgement of the seriousness of the problem of identity theft involving the elderly, and the legislation will also allow victims of identity theft to be eligible for resources that provide support services and programs for elderly persons who are suspected victi...
March 11, 2022

“Miya’s Law” passes Florida House, awaits Governor’s signature - WFTV Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. — “Miya’s Law,” which aims to improve tenant safety in apartments has passed through both chambers of the Florida legislature. The Bill now sits on Governor Ron DeSantis’ desk, waiting to be signed in to law. Sponsored by Orlando Senator Linda Stewart, the bill would require apartment landlords to perform background checks on new employees. The bill also “reinforces requirements...
March 11, 2022

Federal Circuit asked to Decide whether US Patent Law Excludes Non-Human Inventors - Patently-O

by Dennis Crouch Thaler v. Hirshfeld, App No. 21-02347 (Fed. Cir. 2022) Prof. Ryan Abbott continues to push Thaler’s case on a global basis. Thaler created an AI system that he calls DABUS. DABUS created two separate inventions — a “Neural Flame” and “Fractal Container.” Thaler filed for patent protection, but refused to name himself as the inventor — although he created DABUS, these particu...
March 11, 2022

Colorado House debates bill to enshrine abortion right in state law - coloradopolitics.com

Colorado House debates bill to enshrine abortion right in state law  coloradopolitics.com
March 11, 2022

Constantly Improving Your Law Firm - Above the LawAbove the Law - Above the Law

About a year ago, I took the StrengthsFinders assessment. My top strength was Maximizer. (Positivity is my No. 2, so I’ll use it to keep this article upbeat.) Being a Maximizer means that I’m the type of person who is always in an improvement mode. For me, I always think that processes can be made better. This is how I approach much of what I do. A challenge for Maximizers is understanding th...
March 11, 2022

Pittsburgh Emp Law Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence - The National Law Review

Jackson Lewis Law Firm Logo Following the passage of a bill that expanded the City’s anti-discrimination law to include employee “status as a victim of domestic violence,” Pittsburgh recently published additional guidance for employers. The guidance explains that employers must reasonably accommodate employees who are domestic violence victims, unless they can prove that doing so would cause ...
March 11, 2022

Law enforcement leaders prepare for a busy Spring Break at the beach - ABC Action News Tampa Bay

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