New York’s panel attorneys have not received a raise since 2004, when their hourly rates were set at $75 for felonies and family court matters, and $60 for misdemeanors. Even if those sums had simply risen with inflation, they would be about $114 and $93 per hour. Panel attorneys in […]
Emily Parkin
Are You Eligible For Financial Aid?
Financial aid is critical for many students’ college prospects, with much of that aid coming from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is your ticket to federal grants, scholarships, work-study programs and loans. Even though many students think that they won’t be eligible for financial aid, […]
State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q1 2022 | Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
The first quarter of 2022 continued the trend of increasing regulation of the workplace by state and local governments. Although it is not possible to discuss all state and local laws, this update provides an overview of recent and upcoming legislative developments to help you and your organization stay in […]
Cyber law in Bangladesh through an international lens
As the domain of cyberspace becomes increasingly dominant in the everyday lives of individuals across the globe, so does the potential for crimes to be committed through this. Whilst there is no universally accepted definition of cybercrime, it is basically any crime related to cyberspace, computers, networks and the internet. […]
Saudi Arabia: Forthcoming Penal Code Should Protect Rights
(Beirut) – Saudi Arabia should ensure that a forthcoming penal code fully complies with international human rights standards, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities announced in February 2021 that justice reforms, including the country’s first written penal code for discretionary crimes – crimes whose punishments are not specified in […]
Family Law and BBC’s The Split – Highlighting Legal Parentage – Legal Rights of Egg and Sperm Donors
If you are a sperm donor, you could be the legal parent of any child born from your donation. In this blog Reena sets out some important information with regards to the legal implications of this complicated area of law. Many couples are turning to egg and sperm donors to […]
IMF says any loan to Sri Lanka requires debt sustainability
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The International Monetary Fund logo is seen inside its headquarters at the end of the IMF/World Bank annual meetings in Washington, U.S., October 9, 2016. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/File Photo/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register WASHINGTON, April 19 (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund said discussions with […]
Amended Maine Law Will Require Vacation Payout When Employment Ends
Maine’s governor recently signed H.P. 160 – L.D. 225, amending the state’s final wages statute to require that “[a]ll unused paid vacation accrued pursuant to the employer’s vacation policy on and after January 1, 2023 must be paid to the employee on cessation of employment.” The amendment provides that private […]
South Strabane Township hosts mock traffic trials | Local News
California Area School District junior Ava Fetty was found not guilty Thursday by Magisterial District Judge Michael Manfredi of charges of violating a traffic law for failing to yield at a stop sign. The trial was a simulation; the verdict, issued during a mock trial event hosted jointly by the […]
Governor Ducey Kicks Off Victims’ Rights Week With Signing Ceremonies For Two Victims’ Rights Bills
Bills Will Help Protect Arizonans From Antisemitic Crimes, Strengthen Emergency Orders Of Protection PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey today held a ceremonial signing for two bills aimed at strengthening protections for Arizona crime victims. The bill signings kick off Arizona Crime Victims’ Right Week, which recognizes Arizona’s national leadership in […]