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Early last month, the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister G. L. Peiris tabled an amendment bill in parliament to the notorious Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) with debate to begin on March 8. Two petitions filed in the Supreme Court challenging the unconstitutionality of the amendments are yet to be heard. The amendments, which introduce various cosmetic changes while maintaining its extra-judicial...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Two Temple University law students spent their spring break helping Ukrainian refugees who escaped to Poland. Patrick Long and Joe Hogan, both Bucks County residents, said they felt compelled to help since they both have the resources, and since such a large Ukrainian population makes up this portion of our region. "I called Patrick and said, 'I think for spring break I...

CONCORD, N.H. — State lawmakers voted against a bill influencing how teachers talk about race and racism in the classroom on Tuesday. The legislation titled "An Act Relative to Teachers' Loyalty" would have updated a Cold War-era law banning educators from advocating for communism in schools and would have added restrictions on teaching topics like racism. A sponsor said it was the wording, n...

I’m told there’s a big effort now to re-organize the very disorganized Chris Meloni show, “Organized Crime.” One step in the right direction will be an appearance — probably for May sweeps — by Elliot Stabler’s old boss, Captain Cragen from “SVU.” Dann Florek will be checking in. The last time Cragen was seen was via Zoom on the “SVU” 500th episode. This is just one of many course corrections...

NEW YORK, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of SunPower Corporation ("SunPower" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SPWR). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at [email protected] or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980. The investigation concerns whether SunPower and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securiti...

Mayor Ras J. Baraka, seated, signs a worker protection ordinance into law. NEWARK — Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka today signed into law an ordinace designed to protect subcontracted airport workers, janitors, security officers, and door attendants from losing their jobs for 90 days when a contract changes hands through no fault of their own. “It is our responsibility to mitigate worker displacem...

NEW YORK, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. ("New Oriental" or the "Company") (NYSE: EDU) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and docketed under 22-cv-01876, is on behalf of a class...

1,200 law enforcement officers pay tribute to fallen Massachusetts State Police Trooper Tamar Bucci  WCVB Boston

Bay County Deputy Erin Martin (WJHG) PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Tuesday, March 8th is International Women’s Day. To celebrate this day, WJHG spoke to a female law enforcement officer who is working the Adkins Avenue fire. Being in a career that’s made up mostly men, can have its challenges. But Bay County Deputy Erin Martin feels no different than men, doing her job. “Honestly, to me, I ...

Horry County committee discuss law enforcement shortages, agency vacancies (Credit: WPDE) HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The Horry County Public Safety Committee met Tuesday and we're getting a better look at the shortages local law enforcement agencies are facing. There are three vacancies within 911 dispatch. About 22 radio transmissions happen every minute in the department and a 911 incident...