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What Is The Nature Of The Jones Act And Which People Can Settle For Grievances Under It – Zimbio
Part of that 1920 regulation, the Jones Act law, changed those circumstances, allowing seamen particular lawful securities from employer laxness that contributes to ailments. If you’re a seaman who sustained an impairment on a boat, a maritime law attorney …
Antonio Cassese, War Crimes Law Expert, Dies at 74 – New York Times
A professor of law in Florence and Oxford early in his career, in 1993 he became the first president of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, a court established by the United Nations to deal with war crimes … Continue reading
Security Council calls for regional cooperation to fight piracy in Somalia – UN News Centre
The Security Council renewed its call today for tougher anti-piracy measures in Somalia and the wider region, urging all countries to adopt laws and cooperate with international organizations to accelerate the prosecution and punishment of piracy.
Health Insurance Exchange Focus of Va. Meeting – WHSV
The General Assembly wants a jump on how to create a health-insurance exchange required under federal law. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that commerce and labor committees of both legislative houses will meet Nov. 15 for a joint briefing by Secretary … Continue reading
Judge blocks US state new welfare drug testing law – AP – msnbc.com
A federal judge temporarily blocked Florida’s new law that requires government assistance applicants to pass a drug test before receiving the benefits on Monday, saying it may violate the Constitution’s ban on unreasonable searches and seizures.
Army chief: Emergency law ‘unnecessary’ – Bangkok Post
It is unnecessary to invoke the emergency decree at this time, army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Monday. Gen Prayuth said this before accompanying Defence Minister Yutthasak Sasiprapa to board helicopter to inspect flood situation at the mouth of Tha … Continue reading
The Rosen Law Firm Announces Filing of Securities Class Action Against AgFeed Industries, Inc. – Yahoo Finance
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. today announced that it has filed class action lawsuit on behalf of investors who purchased the common stock of AgFeed Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:FEED – News) during the period between March 16, 2009 … Continue reading
Conflicted politics deter online sales tax reform [Bluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va.] – TMCnet
shifting the burden to pay them onto consumers through the so-called “use tax” requirement in sales tax laws. But that’s an honor system few consumers comply with and is also difficult to police. Online retailers contend there’s a very practical … Continue reading
Calif. Minors Need Work Permits for Most Jobs – Hispanic Business
While complaints about minors’ hours and jobs do come from concerned parents or school … Civil penalties for violating child labor laws can cost an employer up to $10,000 per minor employee for more severe violations, according to the …
NYC family sues after cop allegedly slaps dog out window in drug raid – Pocono Record
Chuwie, a seven-pound (3.2kg) miniature Doberman-Pomeranian mix, miraculously survived, but his owner says the family pet has not been the same since. “How could a police officer do that to a tiny dog?” asked Iris Ramos, whose son-in-law …
