Immigrants who have legal representation are far more likely to win permanent resident status or become U.S. citizens. But finding — and affording — an immigration attorney in Colorado is tough, especially on the Western Slope where only a few operate full-time. It’s especially challenging for people who have complicated […]
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Attorney General Bonta Issues Guidance to Remind Local Officials of Key Legal Protections for Californians with Disabilities | State of California – Department of Justice
Highlights new information and resources available on the DOJ’s website OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued four separate letters to remind local officials across the state of key legal protections under California law meant to uphold the civil rights of people with disabilities. In the letters, the […]
Russell T. Quinlan, 87, personal injury attorney, expert in labor law | Featured Obituaries
Nov. 10, 1934 – May 9, 2022 Attorney Russell T. Quinlan applied his expertise in labor law to win two significant construction accident cases, both involving falls and the lack of safety measures – Zimmer v. Chemung County Performing Arts and Smith v. Hooker Chemical and Plastics Corp. In Zimmer, […]
Assistant Attorney General for National Security Matthew G. Olsen Delivers Remarks at the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Center of Excellence | OPA
Good afternoon. I’m Matt Olsen and I am the Assistant Attorney General for National Security at the United States Department of Justice. I’m very pleased to be here at CyCon. Thank you to Lucas for moderating this panel, to my esteemed fellow panelists, and to the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense […]
United Airlines Flight Attendants Use Private Attorney General Law To Enforce Wage Violations
United Airlines announced plans to furlough over 16,000 workers including pilots, flight attendants … [+] and technicians. Getty Images When it comes to problems at work, wage and hour violations are sometimes the most insidious. This is because it’s not always obvious when there’s wage theft. For example, what a […]
Amazon.com wins dismissal of NY attorney general lawsuit over worker safety
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NEW YORK, May 10 (Reuters) – A New York state appeals court on Tuesday dismissed state Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit accusing Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) of failing to adequately protect thousands of workers at two New York City facilities against COVID-19. The Appellate Division in Manhattan said federal law preempted […]
U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Myers Honors and Remembers Fallen Law Enforcement Officers During National Police Week | USAO-SDIN
INDIANAPOLIS – In honor of National Police Week, U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Myers recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as the family members, friends, and fellow officers they left behind. In 1962, President Kennedy issued […]
Labor and civil rights attorney Sarah Parady jumps into City Council race | Government
Sarah Parady, a civil rights attorney who helped write Colorado’s equal pay law, announced Friday her bid for an at-large seat on Denver’s City Council in 2023. Parady is a founder of the law firm Lowrey Parady Lebsack. In addition to her practice in labor law, she has also done […]
Criminal Victims Cant Recover Attorney Fees by Restitution Law
On February 25, 2022, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit held that federal restitution law does not apply to criminal victims seeking to recoup attorney fees incurred in connection with parallel Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigations.(1) The case stemmed from the 2017 conviction of former MSD […]
When suing employer, using attorney good idea | Legal Affairs
When an employee pursues legal action against their employer, it is strongly recommended by legal professionals that both sides consider hiring an attorney to assist in the proceedings. Attorneys Yelena Katz, associate at Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff in Cleveland; and member Ryan Neumeyer and associate Julia Ross, both of […]