“The tragic attack in Buffalo should be a wake-up call: It’s up to all of us—but especially city and state lawmakers—to stand up against white supremacy in all its forms. That includes clearing a path for immigrants to make a new home in New York and become full members of […]
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Rehab Act and ACA Provides No Emotional Distress Damages for Discrimination
The Supreme Court of the United States, on April 28, 2022, held that emotional distress damages are not available for private discrimination claims under the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The high court ruled 6-3 in Cummings v. Premier Rehab Keller PLLC in favor of a […]
Illinois Human Trafficking Act Expands to Restaurants and Truck Stops
Since 2019, the Illinois Lodging Services Human Trafficking Recognition Training Act (820 ILCS 95/, “the Act”) has required Illinois lodging establishments (such as hotels, motels, and casino hotels) to provide employees with training on how to recognize human trafficking and protocols for reporting suspected human trafficking to authorities. Recent amendments, which […]
UK Economic Crime Act Respone Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine
WHAT IS IT? On 15 March 2022 the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (the Act) received royal assent, having been expedited through parliament as part of the United Kingdom’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.The Act makes three key changes. Namely, it: Changes the threshold for failure […]
Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief in Support of Workers’ Rights Under the Private Attorneys General Act | State of California – Department of Justice
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court in defense of critical California labor protections under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana. PAGA is one of California’s premier tools in the fight against worker […]
Umar Azmeh Comments On Overwhelming Supervening Act: R V Grant [2021] EWCA Crim 1243 In The Criminal Law Review – Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration
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UK: Umar Azmeh Comments On Overwhelming Supervening Act: R V Grant [2021] EWCA Crim 1243 In The Criminal Law Review 18 February 2022 BCL Solicitors LLP To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on […]
Immigration Reform in The America COMPETES Act of 2022
Executive Summary The U.S. immigration system needs fundamental reform to counter worsening demographic trends—such as the country’s declining birthrate and aging population—and to refocus immigration criteria to prioritize high-skilled workers. The America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength (COMPETES) Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521), contains the […]
False Claims Act 2021 Year in Review
AREAS TO WATCH IN 2022 CYBERSECURITY In October 2021, the DOJ announced the formation of the Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative to utilize the FCA to pursue cybersecurity-related fraud by government contractors and grant recipients. DOJ plans to focus on entities that knowingly misrepresent their cybersecurity practices or protocols, knowingly violate obligations […]
With Roe in doubt, states act on abortion limits, expansions
SALT LAKE CITY — It didn’t take long for abortion to re-emerge as a flashpoint in state legislatures. Less than a month into the 2022 legislative sessions, battles over the future of abortion already are setting up around the U.S. Republican lawmakers are proposing new restrictions modeled after laws in […]
U.S. Supreme Court Grants Review Of Challenge To California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA)
On December 15, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v. Moriana. At issue in this case is whether a California employer may enter into a voluntary agreement with an employee whereby the employee agrees to only bring his or her individual claims in an […]