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Governor DeSantis is expected to sign the proposal restricting instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity The Republican-dominated Florida legislature passed a bill on Tuesday which would forbid instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, rejecting a wave of criticism from Democrats that it marginalizes LGBTQ+ people. The proposal, whi...

New York City Pay Transparency Act New York City is following suit and joining other jurisdictions in the trend to create pay transparency. The new pay transparency law (New York City Pay Transparency Act or the law) amends the New York City Human Rights Law making it unlawful for an employer to advertise a job, promotion, or transfer without including salary ranges (minimum and maximum). Eff...

Demonstrators gather on the steps of the Florida Historic Capitol Museum in front of the Florida State Capitol. Florida House Republicans advanced a bill, dubbed by opponents as the "Don't Say Gay" bill, to forbid discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools, rejecting criticism from Democrats who said the proposal demonizes LGBTQ+ people. | Wilfredo Lee/AP Photo By Andrew...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (NEXSTAR) – On Tuesday, the Florida Senate passed the state’s highly controversial bill banning certain discussions on sexual orientation and gender identities in schools. The bill now heads to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk, where it’s expected to be signed into law. House Bill 1557, called the Parental Rights in Education bill, was passed in a 22-17 vote, CNN reports. ...

A little more than a year removed from its role in advancing some of the most significant cybersecurity legislation ever enacted, the Cyberspace Solarium Commission is transforming into version 2.0 of itself. With some of its key recommendations now law — such as the creation of the Office of the National Cyber Director in the White House — the remnant of the congressionally created panel is ...

It’s International Women’s Day, which means it’s time for major institutions to gird their social justice brands with social media posts about their commitment to women’s rights and gender equality. From schools to the arts to auto manufacturers, everyone wants in on the platitudes today. And law firms are no exception. Except in the UK, salary transparency laws require any employer with over...

Demonstrators gather to speak on the steps of the Florida Historic Capitol Museum in front of the Florida State Capitol, Monday, March 7, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida House Republicans advanced a bill, dubbed by opponents as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, to forbid discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in schools, rejecting criticism from Democrats who said the proposal demon...

Michael Citron, left, and Igor Hernandez, right, of MAC Legal in Hollywood, Florida. Courtesy photos. What You Need to Know Attorney Michael Citorna said this is a brand-new law that has been incorporated into a large part of his insurance practices. The MAC Legal law firm allegedly proceeded to look into the claim and engage in the pre-suit process required by Fla. Stat. 627.70152. The atto...

FILE — Gov. Asa Hutchinson signs bills on April 12, 2021 in this file photo. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Stephen Swofford) Flanked by Arkansas State Police troopers and other law enforcement personnel on Tuesday, Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed into law two pieces of legislation that provide salary increases and stipends for officers. The Arkansas General Assembly is nearing the close of its 2022 f...

2 people hit during officer-involved shooting in Humble, police says HOUSTON – These are the 18 reported officer-involved shootings in the Houston area since the start of 2022. Read more about the circumstances of each case in the reports below. March 2, 2022 Houston police are investigating after a suspect was shot and killed by an officer at an apartment complex near the Galleria area. The ...