The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Monday issued a final rule for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, saying the regulation provides clarity and guidance to employers regarding their legal obligations to employees and job applicants experiencing pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.  “The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is a…

A Jacksonville jury has awarded $20 million to Scott Winckler, a motorcyclist who alleged he suffered severe injuries from a crash linked to defective brakes in his Suzuki motorcycle. The Florida verdict was delivered in Duval County Circuit Court, marking a pivotal moment in a decade-long battle for compensation.

International law firms are increasing their focus on Indonesia, where they anticipate a busy year for their project finance and M&A practices. The country, the world’s third largest democracy, elected Prabowo Subianto as its new president in February to succeed the popular but term-limited Joko “Jokowi” Widodo. The election’s outcome has…

Donald Trump Should Face Contempt Fines Over Online Posts: Prosecutors | New York Law Journal Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2024/04/15/manhattan-prosecutors-ask-judge-to-fine-trump-3000-over-alleged-contempt/ Former president Donald Trump arrives at 100 Centre Street for the start of his New York criminal trial on April 15, 2024. Photo: Ryland West/ALM NEWS An ADA said the ex-president—now…

Hinshaw & Culbertson, with a significant Chicago combination and growth in existing offices, saw revenue climb last year by nearly 12%, to north of $218 million. Average profits per equity partner also skyrocketed more than 34%, as retirements and the progression of some lateral partners through a contract stage had…

The Florida Board of Bar Examiners released on Monday the February general bar exam results in which Florida International University College of Law once again had the highest passage rate among all law schools in the Sunshine State. Antony Page, dean of FIU Law. (Courtesy photo) “I’m always pleased to…