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Political Turmoil Threatens Archaeological Treasures in Maldives – New York Times
In the midst of the political turmoil racking this tiny Indian Ocean nation … The country has incorporated elements of Islamic law into its jurisprudence for years. Idols cannot be brought into the country, for example, and alcohol and pork … Continue reading
Guest columnist: Earned income tax credit is a boost for Iowa families – Des Moines Register
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is the “the best anti-poverty, the best pro-family, the best job creation measure to come out of Congress.” Any guess as to who said that? Bill Clinton? Barack Obama? Sorry. That’s a quote from … Continue reading
Canada: Crowdfunding – Mondaq
The Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA) has just launched a new campaign in support of changing Canadian securities laws to permit crowdfunding. See the news release here. Crowdfunding is the use of technology and social media to raise small …
Epstein Becker Green Launches Wage & Hour Guide App to Help Employers Stay Up-to-Speed on Federal/State Laws – Sacramento Bee
Michael Kun, who leads EBG’s national wage and hour practice group and co-creator of the app, said, “The multitude of class action and collective action lawsuits that employees have filed under the Fair Labor Standards Act and its state law … Continue reading
CARBO Ceramics Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Deadline on April 9, 2012 Approaching for Investors With Losses in Excess of $50,000 Reminds Securities Law Firm Gilman Law LLP – msnbc.com
National securities law firm Gilman Law LLP announces that a CARBO Ceramics Securities Fraud Lawsuit commenced in the US District Court, Southern District of New York on behalf of purchasers of CARBO Ceramics’ common stock (NYSE: CRR). The lawsuit alleges … Continue reading
Trade Workers Union calls for laws on foreign air crews – News.com.au
THE Transport Workers Union (TWU) wants the Federal Government to introduce laws to crack down on the use of overseas workers doing Australian jobs. TWU national secretary Tony Sheldon today accused Qantas chief Alan Joyce of using standover tactics and … Continue reading
EDITORIAL: Common sense needed in case of homeless men abusing medical transport system – Fresno Bee
The inadequate way our government deals with the homeless problem, health care and the need for tort reform has come together in a shocking abuse of our social safety net. Fresno Bee reporter Marc Benjamin on Sunday told of how … Continue reading
Empire State Building Owners File $1 Billion IPO, REIT Plan – Bloomberg
Funds the Malkins raise in the public markets should strengthen their hand in the competition to acquire assets, according to Stuart Saft, chairman of the global real estate practice at law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP in New York. The … Continue reading
S.D. Lawmakers Work to Change Health Care Regulations – msnbc.com
A South Dakota House panel says if the new federal health care law is thrown out, the state should start over with its own health care regulations. South Dakota law now says the state handles its own health insurance … Continue reading
United States: House Passes STOCK Act Without "Political Intelligence Consultant" Requirements – Mondaq
Unlike the Senate-passed version described in Caplin & Drysdale’s earlier client alert, the House version of the STOCK Act does not include new registration and reporting obligations for “political intelligence consultants.” Instead, the House version only …
