61 percent of IRS employees who violated tax laws got to keep their jobs, report says
The Internal Revenue Service allowed 61 percent of its employees who violated tax laws to remain on the job, according to a report by the…
How Often Does This Happen?
Guy gets a new Social Security number because some other guy had been using the same number and messed up his credit.
Hoosier Daddy? Indiana Supreme Court Defers to Trial Court Forum Non Conveniens Decision
The imminent retirement of David Letterman sent our mind back to all those grim law school days that foreclosed any smiles until after midnight, when Letterman’s velcro suit, random items heaved off a roof, and stupid pet tricks helped us forget the…By: Reed Smith
Grumpy Cat and the Health Wonks
Steve Anderson hosted the Health Wonk Review this week at Medicare Resources, and it’s not to be missed. It features Grumpy Cat, but despite the grumpy theme, you might just LOL. And ponder something that “could turn your frown that was upside down back the way it was” One of my favorites in this edition […] The post Grumpy Cat and the Health Wonks appeared first on Colorado Health Insurance Insider – Colorado Health Insurance Insider – No cost assistance, quotes, research and support.
It’s Fundamentally Dishonest (or is it?)
The new rule on fundamental dishonesty in personal injury actions came quietly into force on the 13th April under s57 of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015. Little has been said by the judiciary about this new rule and Claimants and their lawyers may well be carrying on their business as before. “Fundamental dishonesty” first arose in the new CPR 44.16, so that Claimants who were found to be ‘fundamentally dishonest’ lost the protection of QOCS. But what exactly has changed under the new rule? The court can now find that a Claimant has been fundamentally dishonest in relation to “the primary claim or a related claim”. Where such a finding is made, the court must dismiss the primary claim, unless it can be satisfied that the Claimant…
Five Nursing Students Killed, Three Others Injured After 18-Wheeler Fails To Reportedly Slow Down
Courtesy: WJCL-TV According to the Georgia State Patrol, five people were killed and three others injured last week after a semi caused a chain-reaction crash along I-16 near Savannah. Authorities stated that the deadly accident occurred after an 18-wheeler failed to slow down and smashed into stop-and-go traffic. The five people killed were nursing students at Georgia Southern University—which is located about 30 miles from the crash site. Troopers said that the semi plowed into an SUV, then rolled over a small passenger car that burst into flames. The big truck came to a halt after slamming into the back of a tanker. The crash happened reportedly around 6 a.m. when traffic was already heavy due to an unrelated accident about a mile ahead …
Employee or Independent Contractor: A Distinction That Makes a Difference
05/06/2015 // San Francisco, CA, United States // Keller Grover LLP // Eric Grover // (press release) On the surface, it seems just a label: employee or independent contractor? But how an employer classifies a worker can make a big difference in the protections and benefits he or she is entitled to. The issue has become particularly important today, as many companies are filling their rosters with what they deem independent contractors. In many cases, that is just what they are. But not always. And the misclassifications can prove costly for workers. In a new Google Hangout from the California wage and hour law firm Keller Grover, veteran lawyer Eric Grover explains how the law determines whether a worker is an independent contractor or, in fact, an employee. “There is no…
Study links Italian cement plants to higher cases of mesothelioma
A number of asbestos cement plants in Italy have been linked to clusters of mesothelioma victims across the country, according to the results of a new study. Those affected by the deadly disease range from former cement plant employees to even women living nearby the plants. Mesothelioma occurs when asbestos fibers, like those used in SOURCE: myMeso › Study links Italian cement plants to higher cases of… Copyright 2008-2018 myMeso.org This RSS Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site you are looking at is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact web@beasleyallen.com so we can take legal action immediately.
Business Litigation Alert: "The Blue Bell Recall – How to Effectively Handle a Very Public Crisis"
Since the beginning of April, Blue Bell has been making headlines, and not for a new flavor of ice cream. The Texas-based ice cream giant decided to recall all products from store shelves following a listeria outbreak….By: Porter Hedges LLP
Statements Made in HOA Recall Election Campaign are Subject to Anti-SLAPP Protection
A Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation or “SLAPP” is a civil lawsuit brought to either prevent or punish another person for exercising their First Amendment right to petition the government or to speak about public issues. The primary…By: Broedlow Lewis LLP
Tech’s Next Big Legal Clash Will Be Over Selling Insurance – Wired
WiredTech's Next Big Legal Clash Will Be Over Selling InsuranceWiredIn just two short years, it's faced opposition from insurance industry regulators in Washington, Texas, Wisconsin, and Utah. While Zenefits has come out on top in every case, founder and CEO Conrad Parker admits, “It's just a matter of time before we …and more »
Illinois Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Wrongful Death Claim Arising From Suicide
Earlier this month, the Illinois Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Turcios v. The DeBruler Company. Turcios poses a simple question: can a plaintiff state a claim for wrongful death arising from a suicide? Our detailed summary of the underlying…By: Sedgwick LLP