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Published on August 29, 2023 - 21:49 GMT

INTERNATIONAL FISCAL ASSOCIATION USA BRANCH WELCOMES SENATOR RON WYDEN TO ITS 4TH VIRTUAL INTERNATIONAL TAX CONFERENCE

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, August 29, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The USA Branch of the International Fiscal Association (IFA USA) will host fireside chat with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, who graciously accepted the group’s invitation to sit down …

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Published on August 11, 2023 - 17:00 GMT

Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden’s Asylum Policy, yet Policy to Remain in Effect Pending Appeal

Judge rules administration failed to follow required procedures in rule affecting migrants crossing border from Mexico for asylum. by Christopher Hazlehurst NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A federal court struck …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, Law ...

Published on August 9, 2023 - 15:00 GMT

California Sues Estate of Nursing Home Patient for Medi-Cal Reimbursement: Estate Countersues & Court Certifies Class

State estimates Estate Recovery Program amounts to $36 million in excess claims for more than 2,100 estates, but complainants estimate number is even larger. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, August 9, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The estate of a …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, Insurance Industry ...

Published on July 3, 2023 - 21:20 GMT

Government Agency Finds Systemic Problems With Grandfathered Plans Plague Anthem Blue Cross Policyholders in California

Despite a civil lawsuit, enforcement action and administrative penalty, Anthem implements "unreasonable" rate increase, according to CA Department of Insurance. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on June 30, 2023 - 14:00 GMT

Bronx Construction Fire Injures Three as Construction Fires on the Rise

Contractors have a legal duty to protect worker safety, says Bronx construction accident injury lawyer. by Christopher Hazlehurst, J.D. THE BRONX, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Three construction workers were injured …

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Published on June 20, 2023 - 15:00 GMT

Prudential Illegally Denied Hundreds of Life Insurance Claims, Federal Investigation Finds

In a settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor, the financial giant agrees to revise its claims-handling practices. by Christopher Hazlehurst, J.D. LOS, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to federal investigators …

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Published on June 13, 2023 - 15:00 GMT

The Continuing Saga of AB 5: California Seeks Full Ninth Circuit Review

Delivery companies continue to battle the state over whether workers are legitimately independent contractors or employees. by Christopher Hazlehurst, J.D. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The battle over the …

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Published on May 19, 2023 - 14:00 GMT

New York City Paid a Record $1.5 Billion in Legal Claims in 2022

Over $681 million spent to resolve over 7,000 personal injury claims for motor vehicle accidents, defective sidewalks, and more. by Christopher Hazlehurst, J.D. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New York City’s …

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Published on May 18, 2023 - 19:46 GMT

American College of Tax Counsel Elects 13 Fellows

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, May 18, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a meeting held in Washington, D.C. on May 5, 2023, the Board of Regents of the American College of Tax Counsel (the “College”) elected the following 13 new Fellows into its ranks: …

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Published on May 12, 2023 - 15:00 GMT

FCC Seeks Record-Breaking $300 Million Fine for Robocall Warranty Scam

Violations of Telephone Consumer Protection Act prove costly to perpetrators of massive auto warranty scam operation. by Christopher Hazlehurst, J.D. DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Communications …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Law ...

Published on May 10, 2023 - 14:00 GMT

Supreme Court Considers Expanding Religious Protections in the Workplace

High Court to decide if taking Sundays off is a reasonable accommodation or an undue hardship. by Christopher Hazlehurst, J.D. OCALA, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, May 10, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Supreme Court recently heard oral …

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Published on April 27, 2023 - 19:35 GMT

American College of Tax Counsel Files Amicus Brief With U.S. Supreme Court

Nationwide non-profit association of tax lawyers filed a "friend of the court" brief in support of a petition for Supreme Court to hear important sales tax case ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, April 27, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

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Published on April 21, 2023 - 16:47 GMT

NY Gov. Vetoes Bill to Expand Wrongful Death Damages

Grieving families left to recover economic damages only after a death caused by negligence, with no recovery for emotional harm such as pain and suffering NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Governor Kathy Hochul …

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Published on April 20, 2023 - 18:14 GMT

Questions Loom Following Deadly Manhattan Parking Garage Collapse

Parking structure had open safety violations dating to 2003, including cracks in slabs and missing concrete. by Nadia El-Yaouti NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Residents in Lower Manhattan remain rattled after the …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Law ...

Published on April 20, 2023 - 17:00 GMT

Farmers Insurance Appeals $5.7M Bad Faith Judgment

Insurer seeks to overturn verdict of liability and punitive damages award. by Christopher Hazlehurst, J.D. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Farmers Insurance customer is fighting to uphold a $5.7 million …

Distribution channels: Insurance Industry, Law ...

Published on April 17, 2023 - 17:00 GMT

Grocery Delivery Drivers Sue for Alleged Labor Violations

Workers complain of misclassification of employment status, unlawful tip deductions, retaliation and more in putative class action complaint SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Delivery drivers for online …

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Published on April 17, 2023 - 12:00 GMT

NY Attorney Exposes Dangers of Trip and Fall Accidents Posed by Sidewalk Construction Sheds

Injury lawyer Leandros A. Vrionedes comments on the dangerous proliferation of sidewalk sheds & city attempts to deal with them. by Christopher Hazlehurst, J.D. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- If you’ve walked …

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Published on April 3, 2023 - 17:00 GMT

Addiction Treatment Chain Operators Charged With Healthcare Fraud

Clinic operator, counselor, and treatment center charged with numerous criminal offenses and could face jail time, fines and asset seizure and forfeiture. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Federal prosecutors …

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Published on April 3, 2023 - 17:00 GMT

Wife of Charlotte, NC Meteorologist Killed in Helicopter Crash Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Complaint alleges negligence in pre-flight inspection and emergency safety checks, plus contaminated fuel that caused engine failure PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The wife of a meteorologist who was killed in a …

Distribution channels: Aviation & Aerospace Industry, Law ...

Published on April 3, 2023 - 12:00 GMT

NYCOSH ‘Deadly Skyline’ Report Details Increase in Construction Worker Fatalities for 2021

New York’s construction industry ranks dangerously high for workers among all industries, according to report NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, April 3, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Construction consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous industries …

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