Although Texas does not have their own comprehensive labor laws, they do have regulations that offer employees certain rights within the state. These rights affect employees in the private sector and there are numerous law that cover the ‘basics’, such as minimum wage, fair treatment, breaks, and more. Minimum Wage The federal minimum wage is […]
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The Situation: Following a boom in class actions backed by litigation funders, the Australian Federal Government has introduced new regulations which classify litigation funding schemes as “managed investment schemes” and “financial services licensing schemes” for the purpose of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). The Result: From 22 August 2020, litigation funders must hold an Australian Financial Services Licence and
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What happens during sentencing? Charles Jordan – A sentencing hearing takes place after a plea deal or a defendant has been found guilty and it is, regrettably, one of the most common events to be occurring in everyday life in the United States. There are currently 1.21 million people serving prison sentences in state penitentiaries,
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., Sept. 22, 2020 Powered by LawFuel — Oracle announced today that the Department of Labor Administration Law Judge ruled across the board in Oracle’s favor and found no evidence whatsoever of discrimination at Oracle. “After four years of litigation, we are grateful for Judge Clark’s ruling. In a more than 200-page decision, Judge
Corona Woman Sent Back to Prison for Executing Celebrity-Based Scam Soon After Release from Custody in Prior Fraud Cases LOS ANGELES – A Corona woman who recently completed a 79-month federal prison sentence stemming from a $15 million bank fraud scheme was ordered back to prison on Monday for executing a similar fraud scheme in which
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“I resent anyone who’s trying to violate my freedom of speech and expression.“ For high profile Australian barrister Peter Lavac a Lambo laugh over his cheeky number plate is yet another battle to be fought – and won – against the authority of the State. He claims that 99 out of 100 people wouldn’t know
Chapman Tripp has appointed Pip England as the firm’s new Chief Executive Partner, succeeding Nick Wells. From 1 February 2021, Pip England will take the lead as Chief Executive Partner of Chapman Tripp, New Zealand’s largest law firm. England has been with Chapman Tripp for 28 years. He was made partner in 2001. Board Chair
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The Crazy Rich Asians star grew up in London and studied law at Worcester College, Oxford, subsequently landing a plum training contract at the London law firm Slaughter and May. But rather than take it, Chan enrolled at the Drama Centre London, where she was spotted by the film producer Damian Jones. She became a model and
Audrey Strauss, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Brian C. Rabbitt, Acting Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, announced today that HARALD JOACHIM VON DER GOLTZ, a/k/a “H.J. von der Goltz,” a/k/a “Johan von der Goltz,” a/k/a “Jochen von der Goltz,”
Russell McVeagh has acted as part of a multi-jurisdictional team to assist Scentre Group, owner and operator of Westfield in Australia and New Zealand, on its US$3.0 billion subordinated hybrid note issue in the United States market. Working alongside international law firms, K&L Gates advising on the Australian law aspects, and Allen & Overy, advising on the
