Law enforcement officers in Georgia arrested a man Thursday who Baltimore Police said shot and killed his co-worker outside of a Maryland Transit Administration facility where they both worked. According to a news release, Leon Douglas Hill was arrested in Atlanta after nearly three months since the Oct. 18, 2022, shooting of Elaine Jackson, 40. […]
This post was authored by Matthew Loescher, Esq. Property owner Powlette filed a malicious prosecution suit against the township’s zoning code enforcement officer, Carlson, alleging that the officer engaged in intentional and malicious conduct by swearing to a second criminal complaint against the owner for operating a bed and breakfast without a conditional-use certificate after […]
NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Twist Bioscience Corporation (“Twist” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: TWST). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at [email protected] or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980. The investigation concerns whether Twist and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged […]
Privacy laws in Australia: Why are victims of domestic violence not being protected by the police? A current news story revealed the alarming fact that victims of domestic violence are having their details made public. How on earth can this be occurring? Why aren’t privacy laws in Australia better protecting victims of heinous acts?! The […]
On appeal from [2020] CSHI 51 This appeal is concerned with the provision of community care services to disabled persons pursuant to the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 (the “1968 Act”) and the charges made for such provision. The appellant is acting as guardian for her son. At the time of the hearing, Mr. McCue […]
By: Prakhar Bajpai ARE FREEBIES CONSTITUTIONALLY VALID? According to Article 266(3) of the Indian Constitution, money out of the Consolidated funds can only be appropriated by law and for the purposes and manner defined by the constitution. Moreover, Article 282 says that governments can make “any” grants for any public purpose. By defining “purpose” as […]
Restrictive covenants not to compete, or non-compete agreements, are one of a variety of tools companies use to protect their trade secrets and competitive advantage. However, whether a court will enforce a restrictive covenant varies widely across jurisdictions, including across states within the Fifth Circuit. For example, the Louisiana statute governing restrictive covenants applies a […]
This post was authored by Matthew Loescher, Esq. Plaintiffs owned homes in the City of New Buffalo, Michigan, that they used, or intended to use, as short-term rental properties. In 2019, the City passed an ordinance requiring homeowners in the City to obtain a permit before using their homes as short-term rentals. In 2020, the […]