Related Practices & Jurisdictions A unanimous California Supreme Court decision in Naranjo v. Spectrum Security Services held that premium wages for rest and meal periods – known as “rest and meal break violations” – are considered “wages” under California law. Employees are now able to recover additional monies if employers fail to […]
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The 2022 Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards looks to honor innovation occurring in legal departments and law firms across the country. The group of honorees this year for the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards have demonstrated knowledge, skill and compassion, recognized by the peers and clients who nominated them. From innovation in […]
America’s dedicated public servants are the lifeblood of our democracy. Every day, millions of public workers at all levels of government do extraordinary things to make our lives better and our country stronger. During Public Service Recognition Week, we honor the dedicated Federal, State, Tribal, and local public servants who embody […]
As high-density housing and apartment living becomes increasingly relevant in New Zealand, and many commercial buildings and developments are unit titled, there has been a growing need for good governance of unit titled buildings and regulation of body corporate managers. The Unit Titles (Strengthening Body Corporate Governance and Other Matters) […]
Since 2018, law firm partners have billed more hours to corporate legal departments than associates. The rift expanded in 2020, as partner billing jumped 5% to encompass 38% of average CLD billing compared to 30% for associates and maintained in 2021. That’s according to a new Wolters Kluwer LegalView Insights report, which used the company’s e-billing […]
Demonstrators hold up signs during a protest outside the U.S. Supreme Court, after the leak of a draft majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito preparing for a majority of the court to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision later this year, in Washington, U.S. May 3, […]
A homeowners insurance policy can be like a financial security blanket for what may be the single largest purchase of a person’s life. The right policy should help protect you from the costs of rebuilding after a fire, replacing stolen items, repairing your home from storm damage, or from liability […]
A new assessment of Wichita Falls’ prospects for the future contains some sobering findings. “Wichita Falls still faces multiple threats to its near and long-term prospects for success,” according to Broad Ripple Strategies, a company hired by the Chamber of Commerce. The company’s assessment was based on interviews of residents, […]
NEW YORK, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Bakkt Holdings, Inc. f/k/a VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings (NYSE: BKKT) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and […]
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – After a disaster, Louisianans are running into problems with their insurance companies sending dozens of adjusters to their case — leading to major delays in support. Some legislation is looking to tackle that problem despite insurance companies raising objections. SB13 by Sen. Joseph Bouie looks […]
For those looking to utilise their weekends to apply for jobs, here’s a list of government jobs with an ongoing registration process. Candidates should remember to check the eligibility criteria, the number of vacancies, the application process and the last date to apply through the given official websites for each job […]
With states such as Texas, Alabama, and, most recently, Oklahoma effectively outlawing abortion–and the Supreme Court seemingly poised to back them–some companies are responding by offering to cover any costs related to abortion, including travel, relocation, or legal fees. But that benefit could prompt another legal issue, particularly as some Republican lawmakers attempt to […]
Large law firms were broadly able to boost billing rates by an average of nearly 4% last year while posting their highest realization rates since the Great Recession. And it wouldn’t be surprising if law firms try to raise billing rates just as much or more in 2022, especially as inflation surges, elite […]
Saturday, February 19, 2022 Happy belated Valentine’s Day from the National Law Review team. Please read on for new legal industry hires, promotions and awards. Firm Recognition & Awards Much is included on the 2022 Top Workplaces USA list, which recognizes organizations with a people-centered culture. “At Much, our culture […]
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On April 18, Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez-Obrador (AMLO) sent a bill to the country’s congress to amend the Mining Law to restrict private investment in the lithium industry and ensure that the Mexican government has exclusive control in the sector. In a fast-track process, the congress passed the bill […]
Boston, MA, April 08, 2022 –(PR.com)– The Web Marketing Association is looking for the best legal websites in the world as part of their 26th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including legal websites, based […]
As Fox News mounts its defense in the Dominion case and in a lawsuit by another voting systems company, Smartmatic, the network’s lawyers have argued that core to the First Amendment is the ability to report on all newsworthy statements — even false ones — without having to assume responsibility […]
Bill could force insurance to pay to replace sections of damaged roofs Homeowners in Georgia who are frustrated with their insurance company could soon get some satisfaction from a bill making its way through the General Assembly. ATLANTA – Georgia homeowners frustrated with their insurance company would get some relief […]