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Romney Advisor Kris Kobach’s Jobs Plan: ‘Deport An Illegal Alien Today’ – Think Progress

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, the anti-immigrant official who drafted Arizona and Alabama’s harmful immigration laws, has claimed his extreme laws have had no damaging effects on state economies where they have been implemented.

Dr. Citi’s Diagnosis: ‘Tepid’ Growth in Demand for Legal Services – Wall Street Journal

So what did law firms spend money on last year? New lawyers, particularly among firms in the AmLaw 50, according to Citi. Compensation costs also grew as lawyers “became more senior” and many firms showered their attorneys with spring bonuses.

Lay-by shoppers unaware of risks – Minister – New Zealand Herald

The law would not apply to one-off and casual traders on the … “The consumer legislation really hasn’t been updated in 20 years, so it strengthen consumers rights and helps simplify compliance so everyone knows exactly where they stand.”

BMBE Law suffers from flaws – Sun Star

… House committee on small business and entrepreneurship development is bent on amending the Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBE) Law, which Bayan Muna Representative Teddy Casino described as a failure. “It’s a combination of failure to implement …

72 Percent of Floridians Support Red Light Safety Camera Laws – Marketwatch

Feb 13, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — In 2010 … Floridian support of the safety cameras laws is at 72%, reflecting unprecedented confidence in its road and community safety benefits. Conducted by the respected national research firm, FrederickPolls …

Germany Stalls Signing International Treaty on Internet Copyright Law – Law.com

Germany has delayed signing an international copyright treaty that has some internet users worried about online censorship, joining Poland and the Czech Republic in hesitating on the issue. The Foreign Ministry said Germany held off on signing …

New Health Care Law Helps Expand Primary Care Physician Workforce – Business Wire

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) awarded $9.1 million in funding to medical students in 30 States and the District of Columbia who will serve as primary care doctors and help strengthen the health care workforce, U.S …

Letter: Romney confused about health care provisions – Florida Today

Other nonprofit organizations, like religiously affiliated hospitals and universities that employ or serve people regardless of their faiths, can qualify for a one-year transition period to prepare for the new law. No individual health care …

Wisconsin bill would let crime victims skip testifying: Hearsay would be allowed in preliminary court hearings – La Crosse Tribune

crime lab findings and observations from other officers. Sen. Glenn Grothman, R-West Bend, the bill’s chief sponsor in the Senate, said the change would streamline the hearing process. An impressive array of law enforcement organizations and victim …

Spain Cuts Severance Pay on New Open-Ended Job Contracts – Businessweek

Feb. 10 (Bloomberg) — Spain’s Cabinet approved a law reducing companies’ firing … the European Union’s highest jobless rate. The labor-market overhaul reduces firing costs for new job contracts and offers tax breaks to companies hiring …