It’s quite surprising sometimes how forgiving Americans can be because Target, one of the country’s most beloved retail giants, is in trouble again—this time for allegedly dumping hazardous waste illegally over the course of two years from 2012 to 2014. Yet, Target continues to rake in billions of dollars a year, and it remains, especially this … [Read more...]
California Court Rules YMCA Not Required to Provide AEDs to Parties Who Lease Facilities
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) save lives. That is not in dispute. Under California law, every “health studio” has a duty to provide and maintain AEDs on site. What was in dispute recently before the California Court of Appeals was whether a “health studio” breached that duty when the member of a third party league suffered cardiac … [Read more...]
Trump Says Former Attorney Should Face ‘Full And Complete Sentence’
President Donald Trump on Monday said he wants his former personal lawyer Michael Cohen to serve a "full and complete sentence" over crimes to which he's pleaded guilty. Business Insider reports the president claims to have no connection to Cohen's crimes, although Cohen has said otherwise. Trump tweeted Monday, "'Michael Cohen asks judge for … [Read more...]
E-scooters and E-bikes Accidents
E-scooters have become popular in 2018, and many city travelers are taking advantage of these quick, easy modes of transportation to navigate crowded city streets at rush hour and lunch time. E-scooters allow drivers to leave their cars at home, they provide a quick way to get from point A to point B, and they allow people to enjoy a longer lunch … [Read more...]
Approval Process for Medical Devices Comes Under Fire
The FDA claims its recent announcement that it will overhaul its approval process for medical devices is completely unrelated to a recent investigation conducted by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), which found that over 80,000 people have died, and more than 1.7 million people have suffered injuries due to … [Read more...]
On-Call Time: When You’re Required to Pay
In certain occupations, it is necessary to have employees available on call. On-call employees ensure your team is ready to go into work at a moment’s notice or are available by phone to assist in any number of issues that may come up at the workplace. The question is, when do employers have to pay for on call time and does that time count … [Read more...]
Uber Seeks Green Light to Resume Self-Driving Car Tests
Uber has released a voluntary safety report to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in hopes of resuming testing of its self-driving cars in Pennsylvania. In its voluntary safety report, Uber has asked the state of Pennsylvania to allow the company to resume testing with “two employees in each of its autonomous vehicle, … [Read more...]
Study Finds Race, Gender Bias Still Prevalent in Legal Profession
Like most American institutions, the legal community is still struggling with a centuries-long legacy of racism and sexism. For the longest time, the legal profession was – quite literally – a boys' club. Even today, the very top firms are still dominated by white men. And as Faulkner once wrote, “The past isn't dead. It isn't even past.” This … [Read more...]
80 Years Later, How the Fair Labor Standards Act Protects You
Going into effect October 24, 1938, the Fair Labor Standards Act is one of the most important legacies of FDR's New Deal. The FLSA establishes regulations that govern the treatment of both full-time and part-time workers, and it has proven to be one of labor's most important shields since its passage. In this year, on the 80th anniversary of the … [Read more...]
Fyre Festival Fiasco Organizer Gets Prison Sentence
According to Newser, Billy McFarland, the brain behind the Fyre Festival, has learned his fate. A Manhattan federal judge sentenced McFarland to 6 years in prison. The judge called McFarland a "serial fraudster" who has been "dishonest most of his life." The 26-year-old organized 2017's Fyre festival, which was billed as an "unprecedented VIP … [Read more...]
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