State signs lease for new DHHS office space in South Portland

Maine officials have signed a contract for office space for the state Department of Health and Human Services and the state Department of Labor in South Portland.



http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/2014/01/03/state-signs-lease-new-dhhs-office-space-south-port/1473366?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sunjournaltopheadlines+%28Latest+news%29

Demand for Solo 401(k) Plan Expected to Increase in 2014 As Annual...

Self-employed individuals and business owners can defer up to $51,000 and $56,500 if over 50 years old in 2014.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014-solo-401k-plan-/contribution-limit-amount/prweb11457994.htm

PA Supreme Court Allows Certain Mesothelioma Claimants to Sue Their Employer

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently issued a ground-breaking decision that could potentially expose employers to a wave of new lawsuits by former employees suffering from mesothelioma.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/pa-supreme-court-allows-certain-mesothel-73223/

Employment Law 101: Holiday Parties

Who does it apply to: This one is pretty straight forward. It applies to all employers contemplating any type of holiday gathering for its staff.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/employment-law-101-holiday-parties-47770/

EEOC Mobile Outreach Center Coming To Mansfield Jan. 14

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Mobile Outreach Center will make it's monthly visit to the office of the Mansfield Branch NAACP office Suite 409 of the Richland Bank Building, 3 North Main St. The outreach center will there on Jan. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone who has an employment discrimination complaint based on race, ... (more)



http://www.wmfd.com/local-news/single.asp?Story=57760

NAHFA announces Las Vegas seminar schedule

The North American Home Furnishings Assn. will host a number of educational seminars during the Jan. 26-30 Las Vegas Market .



http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/570099-NAHFA_announces_Las_Vegas_seminar_schedule.php?rssid=20052

Head of USCCB Grovels Before Obama

Most of us heard the news that in the "eleventh hour" before the HHS contraception mandate was set to bare its teeth against Catholic agencies, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor blocked the Obama cartel from enforcing that mandate against agencies using the Christian Brothers Employee Benefits Trust.



http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/3107781/posts

Snowden clemency talks absurd

With talk of amnesty in the air, it's a good time to define "whistle-blower." Spoiler: It ain't Edward Snowden.



http://lucianne.com/thread/?artnum=766885

Sweedler to chair board of supervisors

Wes Sweedler has been elected to serve as the chairman of board of supervisors. The election came as part of the annual reorganizational meeting for the board Thursday morning.



http://www.freemanjournal.net/page/content.detail/id/523271/Sweedler-to-chair-board-of-supervisors.html?nav=5006

Bye Bye, Bile? Websites Try to Nix Nasty Comments

Mix blatant bigotry with poor spelling. Add a dash of ALL CAPS. Top it off with a violent threat.



http://www.edgefireisland.com/index.php?ch=technology&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=153508

Gettry Marcus, a New York City and Long Island CPA Firm, Offers...

Gettry Marcus, a leading accounting, tax, and consulting services firm with offices in Long Island and New York, lists tips for selecting the appropriate auditor for an employee benefit plan audit.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/Gettrymarcus/12/prweb11396452.htm

Hand Dryer

The Jet Towel slim model uses two jets of air to dry hands in 10 seconds. The dryer operates at 61 decibels while featuring an air speed of 237 mph.



http://www.facilitiesnet.com/buildingproducts/details/Hand-Dryer--6857

Snowden and bitcoin: The 2 trends that really matter in 2013

Summarizing 2013, Edward Snowden and the NSA don't show up in the top 10 Google search results, which instead look suspiciously like a tabloid year-in-summary with "Harlem Shake" and "Royal Baby."



http://rt.com/op-edge/main-trends-of-2013-669/

Corporate Whistleblower Center Now Urges Employees of Food Service...

The Corporate Whistleblower Center is encouraging all insiders at food service providers, slaughterhouses, or any food company that provides food to the federal government to contact them at 866-714-6466 if they have proof the food is tainted.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/12/prweb11435754.htm

Because no one was injured, officials wona t investigate the cause of concerta s disco ball drop

Stage hands work on a mirror ball that fell on the stage prior to the Avett Brothers concert at Time Warner Cable Arena.



http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/01/02/4583674/because-no-one-was-injured-officials.html

Ninth Circuit Upholds Plaintiff Attorneys' Fee Award Over 25 Times...

In a recent decision, the Ninth Circuit held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in awarding the prevailing plaintiff $697,971.80 in attorneys' fees where the jury awarded her only $27,280 in damages.



http://www.publiclawnews.com/public-blawg/2013/12/ninth-circuit-upholds-plaintiff-attorneys%E2%80%99-fee-award-over-25-times-jury-award-d?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PublicLawNews+%28Public+Law+News%29

Work begins on Crow Butte Park

Port of Benton commissioners Thursday unanimously approved hiring Wesslen Construction of Spokane to build 10 new boat slips, widen the boat launch and add a fish-cleaning station and restrooms at Crow Butte Park marina for $720,000.



http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2014/01/02/2757179/work-begins-on-crow-butte-park.html

On Native GroundFROM the Pentagon Papers to Wikileaks: the Legacy of Whistleblowers

On this holiest day in Christendom, I think I'll ignore the traditional silence that journalists give to religious views in their news pages.



http://www.american-reporter.com/4,895/138.html

Higher wages would hurt small business

A Dec. 22 editorial that calls for state lawmakers to raise the minimum wage plays down the impact that this cost increase would have on businesses.



http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/letters/2014/01/03/Higher-wages-would-hurt-small-business-1/stories/201401030077

CNN's Toobin Scolds WikiLeaks Spokesman for Invoking Nuremberg in NSA Debate

The question of whether Edward Snowden should receive clemency or not has been lingering in the minds of many a pundit these days, and during a debate Thursday on CNN about this topic, WikiLeaks spokesman Kristinn Hrafnsson defended Snowden and invoked the "Nuremberg principles" of doing the right thing in the name of a greater ideal.



http://www.mediaite.com/tv/cnn%e2%80%99s-toobin-scolds-wikileaks-spokesman-for-invoking-nuremberg-in-nsa-debate/

Disabled struggle to access beach

A battle is brewing at the Children's Pool in La Jolla that has nothing to do with the seals.



http://www.10news.com/news/disabled-san-diegans-struggle-to-access-childrens-pool-in-la-jolla-010214

Justice delays birth control mandate

Justice Sonia Sotomayor late Tuesday night decided to block implementation of the contraceptive coverage requirement, only hours before the law's insurance coverage went into effect on New Year's Day.



http://www.sanduskyregister.com/article/affordable-health-care-act/5141926

Because no one was injured, officials won't investigate the...

Stage hands work on a mirror ball that fell on the stage prior to the Avett Brothers concert at Time Warner Cable Arena.



http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/01/02/4583674/because-no-one-was-injured-officials.html#storylink=rss

Chief Operations Officer

Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking applicants for a Chief Operations Officer based in Wichita, full time, FLSA status exempt.



http://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/jobs/details/47611

Fear of 'toothless' lokayuktas

New Delhi, Jan. 2: Social activists have voiced fears that the freedom states have been given to frame lokayukta laws might derail the fight against high-level corruption with legislatures opting for a watered-down version of the Lokpal, the central anti-graft ombudsman.



http://www.telegraphindia.com/1140103/jsp/nation/story_17746992.jsp

Op Ed Columnist

As we observe that tragedy of a tyrannical president fighting with an unequivocally worthless Congress over the budget, debt ceiling, and ObamaCare disaster, we realize that this bunch of Washington politicians are really the result of our government's devolution into a single progressive party system, totally oblivious to the needs and desires of ... (more)



http://www.lakelandtimes.com/main.asp?TM=68304.59&SubSectionID=68&SectionID=10

RFP - Interactive Kiosk for Cultural Art Display

Bids are to be returned no later than 12:00PM on 1/10/14 and should be sent via email to Tina Jones at tina.jones@cnent.com.



http://www.cherokee.org/procurements/currentprocurements/procurementdetails.aspx?BidID=10631

Hicks: News media often misread rotten job numbers

At first blush, 200,000 new jobs noted in the latest jobs report would be welcomed news, as it is almost half the number of jobs we need each month to return labor markets to normalcy by the end of the decade.



http://www.ibj.com/hicks-news-media-often-misread-rotten-job-numbers/PARAMS/article/44618

The Atlantic Makes a Case for Snowden's Clemency

Atlantic contributor Conor Friedersdorf supported The New York Times' call for clemency Wednesday for NSA leaker and whistle-blower Edward Snowden by meticulously explaining why clemency would not set a dangerous precedent that would encourage federal employees to become loose with all manner of official secrets, as many of the Times' critics have ... (more)



http://www.truthdig.com/eartotheground/item/the_atlantic_makes_a_case_for_snowdens_clemency_20140102?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%253A+Truthdig+Truthdig%253A+Drilling+Beneath+the+Headlines

Senate Bill Resurrects Idea to Move NOAA to Interior

Senator Richard Burr has introduced legislation to move the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to the Department of the Interior.



http://www.aibs.org/public-policy-reports/2013_12_30.html#033711?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AIBSPublicPolicyReports+%28AIBS+Public+Policy+Reports%29

What Typing Cows Teach Us

When the teachers at a nearby public school district went on a contentious strike, second graders at Incarnate Word Academy, a National Blue Ribbon School in Parma Heights, Ohio, had plenty of questions for their teacher, Jill Nicklas Rolle: "What exactly is a strike?" "Why aren't the two sides getting along?" "Who can settle this big argument?" ... (more)



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/carl-fillichio/what-typing-cows-teach-us_b_4533213.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HP%2FBusiness+%28Business+on+The+Huffington+Post%29

Unemployment benefits end for 86,900 in Pennsylvania

That means that the unemployment compensation debit cards issued by the state department of Labor and Industry will not be reloaded for people who have exhausted their original six months of unemployment payments.



http://www.post-gazette.com/news/state/2014/01/01/Unemployment-benefits-end-for-86-900-in-state/stories/201401010094

Morgan Lewis Class Action Practice Named Practice Group of the Year by Law360

Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce that its Class Action Practice has been selected as a Practice Group of the Year by legal news source Law360 .



http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/morgan-lewis-class-action-practice-named-practice-group-of-the-year-by-law360-1865972.htm

Cork 'n Fork closes after 30 years in Cedar Rapids

A southeast Cedar Rapids restaurant that was a mainstay on Mount Vernon Road SE has closed after more that 30 years.



http://thegazette.com/2014/01/02/cork-n-fork-closes-after-30-years-in-cedar-rapids/

Editorial: Who's The Fairest Lender Of Them All? As Government...

In the past few years, the federal government has devoted substantial resources to scrutinizing and litigating what it perceives to be unfair, deceptive or abusive mortgage-lending practices.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/editorial-whos-the-fairest-lender-of-t-59441/

Editorial: Who's The Fairest Lender Of Them All? As Government...

In the past few years, the federal government has devoted substantial resources to scrutinizing and litigating what it perceives to be unfair, deceptive or abusive mortgage-lending practices.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/editorial-whos-the-fairest-lender-of-t-59441/

Finding the humor in the sequester

The government's mandatory, across-the-board budget cuts aren't a laughing matter to federal workers, but that doesn't mean they can't joke about them.



http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/finding-the-humor-in-the-sequester/2013/03/01/7814b8d2-82b3-11e2-a350-49866afab584_gallery.html?tid=pm_gal

Labor: Idaho seeing more older residents, lower wages...

Some interesting stats from Bob Fick of the Idaho Department of Labor, who's presenting to lawmakers this afternoon: Idaho saw a big jump in its 55-and-older population from 2010 to 2012, a 59.3 percent increase, compared to a national increase for that age group of 37.9 percent.



http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/boise/2014/jan/02/labor-idaho-seeing-more-older-residents-lower-wages/

V CHallenger legals: 1/1/14

13-3557 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF EDWARD LEROY TELLINGHUISEN STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA) :SS COUNTY OF MINNEHAHA ) IN CIRCUIT COURT SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT In the Matter of the Petition of EDWARD LEROY TELLINGHUISEN For a Change of Name to EDWARD LEROY BRINSON TO THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA: Please take notice ... (more)



http://www.brandoninfo.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2014140102004

The New York Times Pushes For Clemency For Snowden

Hugh Pickens DOT Com writes "The Editorial Board of the New York Times has weighed in on the criminal charges facing Edward Snowden and writes that ' Snowden deserves better than a life of permanent exile, fear and flight.



http://yro.slashdot.org/story/14/01/02/1328241/the-new-york-times-pushes-for-clemency-for-snowden?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed

This Montha s Issue

WCMX is often described as "skateboarding for wheelchair users," but given some of the tricks its riders pull off, it's more like a cross between skating and dirtbiking.



http://www.newmobility.com/2014/01/

New York Times Calls for Clemency: "Edward Snowden, Whistleblower."

In a strongly-worded editorial deserving of its substantial length entitled " Edward Snowden, Whistle-Blower, " The New York Times beautifully articulates the simple and infinitely persuasive argument for amnesty for whistleblower Edward Snowden: When someone reveals that government officials have routinely and deliberately broken the law, that ... (more)



http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/01/02/1266623/-New-York-Times-Calls-for-Clemency-for-Snowden

History: Georgetown County Museum opens new facility

Once the dugout canoe made it safely to the new Georgetown County Museum at 120 Broad St., Georgetown, director Jill Santopietro knew everything would be ready for the re-opening next week.



http://www.coastalobserver.com/articles/2014/010214/2.html

Jovan Belcher's mother sues Chiefs for wrongful death

The mother of former Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the team Tuesday after exhuming his body so that his brain could be examined for evidence of a degenerative condition linked to repeated concussions.



http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/national_world&id=9378936&rss=rss-wabc-article-9378936

January Job Fair and Programs for Job Seekers at the Lewiston CareerCenter

For Immediate Release: January 2, 2014 Contact: Mary LaFontaine, Lewiston CareerCenter, 753-9094; Julie Rabinowitz, Department of Labor, 621-5009 LEWISTON-The Lewiston CareerCenter is kicking off the new year with a mini Job Fair and programs for job seekers and those who are considering training to upgrade their skills to increase their ... (more)



http://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=Portal+News&id=611234&v=article-2011

Helbock Law Getting Justice for Those Who Need Help

The Law Office of Melinda J. Helbock A.P.C is a top law firm that has some of the most skilled and experienced Personal Injury Attorneys in San Diego, who have fiercely represented clients and helped get them the compensation that they deserved for several years.



http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/helbock-law-getting-justice-for-those-who-need-help-413111.htm

'Records of Rights' at the National Archives traces the...

We hold these truths to be self-evident , that all men are created equal , that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness .



http://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2014/01/02/records-of-rights-at-the-national-archives-traces-the-unfinished-journey-to-liberty-and-justice-for-all/

Everyday Advocacy: Who's Pumping the Gas?

Q. Getting my car refueled has become a real hassle lately - and seems to be getting worse.



http://www.newmobility.com/2014/01/whos-pumping-gas/

More public access to private shooting ranges on way

The Shooting Range Grant Program is funded by the Wildlife Restoration Grant, also known as the Pittman-Robertson, which is a fund supported by a 10 to 11 percent excise tax on firearms and ammunition.



http://www.lakelandtimes.com/main.asp?SubSectionID=109&ArticleID=19612&SectionID=9

Dairy Queen in Newnan getting '2.0' makeover

Anyone who has headed out of downtown Newnan via Jefferson Street lately might have seen some extensive construction work being done on the Dairy Queen and the vacant Mrs. Winner's building.



http://www.times-herald.com/Local/20140102-DairyQueenRemodel?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2FTopStories+%28The+Times-Herald+%3E+Top+Stories%29

Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Issues...

On Jan. 25, 2013, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights released a Dear Colleague Letter providing guidance on the obligations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act related to ensuring that disabled students receive fair and equal opportunities to participate in ... (more)



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/department-of-educations-office-for-civ-26490/

Urgent Care Miami Facility Extends Hours For Workplace Injured Employees

FastCare urgent care walk-in clinic have announced they will be extending their hours to provide employers with immediate, medical assistance for employees who experience non-life threatening injuries on the job.



http://www.safetyonline.com/doc/urgent-care-miami-facility-extends-hours-for-workplace-injured-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a

State Cites Maui Company For Workplace Violations Involving Asbestos

The Hawaii State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations' Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Division recently announced that it issued citations to Hale Mahaolu for exposing workers and the public to asbestos.



http://www.safetyonline.com/doc/state-cites-maui-company-for-workplace-violations-asbestos-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a

Political magic

When the Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010, Vermont single-payer supporters knew that they would have their work cut out for them.



http://www.reformer.com/opinion/ci_24825067/political-magic?source=rss

Workplace bullying is legal, but here are 4 ways you can stop it

Depending on the study, it is estimated that between 35 percent and 50 percent of the workforce has been subjected to some form of bullying.



http://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2014/01/01/some-workplace-bullying-is-legal-but.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_15+%28Employee+Compensation+%26+Benefits+Industry+News%29

NAHFA announces Las Vegas seminar schedule

The North American Home Furnishings Assn. will host a number of educational seminars during the Jan. 26-30 Las Vegas Market .



http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/570099-NAHFA_announces_Las_Vegas_seminar_schedule.php?rssid=20041

Great CSR Leadership Examples for 2014

Consumers really care about a company's corporate social responsibility track record.



http://www.triplepundit.com/2014/01/csr-greats-2013/

Bye, Bye Bile: Websites try to nix nasty comments

Mix blatant bigotry with poor spelling. Add a dash of ALL CAPS. Top it off with a violent threat.



http://www.wisinfo.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2014301020122

60 jobs at Whitfield in limbo

The State Hospital at Whitfield has privatized its Community Services Division, leaving the future employment of about 60 employees in limbo.



http://www.clarionledger.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clarionledger.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2014301020032%26nclick_check%3D1

Westchester Business Council Survey Shows Confidence In Growing Economy

Westchester County businesses are more optimistic now about the local economy than in most other quarters since 2008, according to a survey released by The Business Council of Westchester.



http://rye.dailyvoice.com/business/westchester-business-council-survey-shows-confidence-growing-economy

Ironworker Harassed by Construction Crew Boss Wins Jury Verdict - Fifth Circuit Affirms

An ironworker subjected to name-calling, simulated sexual acts and repeated flashings by a supervisor on an all-male construction crew won a jury verdict in the amount of $200,000 in compensatory damages and $50,000 in punitive damages when the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued his employer.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/ironworker-harassed-by-construction-crew-92503/

IAM challenger takes on establishment

Jay Cronk has suddenly found himself with a few thousand more friends around the metro Puget Sound area after the Machinists union international headquarters forced a vote on the latest contract offer from the Boeing Co.



http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20140102/BIZ/701029936/IAM-challenger-takes-on-establishment

Micron's New Processor a Big Move

It's being called a revolutionary approach to processing massive amounts of data.



http://www.newsfactor.com/news/Micron-s-New-Processor-a-Big-Move/story.xhtml?story_id=0020007DN84Y

Bye Bye, Bile? Websites Try to Nix Nasty Comments

Mix blatant bigotry with poor spelling. Add a dash of ALL CAPS. Top it off with a violent threat.



http://www.edgefireisland.com/index.php?ch=technology&sc=&sc2=news&sc3=&id=153508

Pensions black hole in Britain's leading companies has widened by...

An enormous black hole has opened up in the pension funds of Britain's leading companies since the financial crisis, grim figures showed yesterday.



http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/news/article-2532465/Pensions-black-hole-Britains-leading-companies-widened-7bn-financial-crisis-experts-warn.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Resident feels snow removal inadequate

Walnut Hills resident Barbara Calder said she hurt her hand after she slipped on some ice at a bus shelter two years ago in Centennial, and that's why she no longer uses public transportation in the winter.



http://www.denverpost.com/arapahoeco/ci_24824947/resident-feels-snow-removal-inadequate?source=rss

Mineola Crowned Champions

The 9-year-old Mineola Chiefs recently became the Nassau County Youth Football League 9-year-old division 2013 Nassau County A Champions by shutting out Garden City 12-0.



http://www.antonnews.com/mineolaamerican/69-mineolasports/35168-mineola-crowned-champions.html

Letter: Thank You

This letter serves as a sincere thank you and acknowledgment for all the support shown and generous donations for our Annual Bazaar of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW, Post 5253, Albertson from the following sponsors: A special thank you to V.A.R. Home Improvements, New Hyde Park for providing us with the grand prize, a 42 inch television.



http://www.antonnews.com/mineolaamerican/70-mineolaopinions/35166-letter-thank-you-.html

Holiday Wishes Come True

The Meadow Drive School District participated in a special program this holiday season.



http://www.antonnews.com/mineolaamerican/186-mineolaschools/35165-holiday-wishes-come-true.html

Fake service dog owners cause problems

You see them in stores, restaurants, even airports. Service dogs are supposed to help people with disabilities.



http://www.9news.com/rss/article/371455/222/Fake-service-dog-owners-cause-problems-

Can a tea party senator make deals with Democrats and survive?

Toomey, of Pennsylvania, one of the most conservative Republicans in the Senate, secured a deal with the liberal Democratic leader to provide a much-needed vote to advance the proposal to ban workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in return for a vote on Toomey’s proposal to expand the bill’s religious ... (more)



http://www.sacbee.com/2013/11/13/5908339/can-a-tea-party-senator-make-deals.html#mi_rss=Elections

W.H. stands by birth-control rule

The Obama administration Wednesday said the Affordable Care Act contraceptive coverage regulations are fair and they don't really hurt the Denver-based religious organization that got a temporary New Year's Eve reprieve from Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.



http://www.politico.com/story/2014/01/obamacare-birth-control-mandate-101673.html

Govt may reconvene Winter Session in Febraury

The UPA government is likely to resume the Winter Session of Parliament in the first week of February and clear the remaining anti-corruption Bills.



http://www.indianexpress.com/news/govt-may-reconvene-winter-session-in-febraury/1214353/

Paying Elves And Interns

"On Juniors and Seniors, Thetas, Lambda Chi's, you'll learn a lot - just kiss your evenings and weekends Good-Bye!" - so long as he does not pay a stipend or offer any benefits and clarifies whether interns are unpaid volunteers or paid employees.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/paying-elves-and-interns-46604/

Pensions black hole in Britain's leading companies has widened by...

FTSE 100 index of blue chip firms swung from a surplus of A 14billion at the end of 2008 to a deficit of A 57billion at the end of 2013 A nalysis, by pension experts Jardine Lloyd Thompson, showed shortfall for all private sector final salary schemes now stands at A 150billion An enormous black hole has opened up in the pension funds of Britain's ... (more)



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2532465/Pensions-black-hole-Britains-leading-companies-widened-7bn-financial-crisis-experts-warn.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Upcoming MLK Day events feature NAACP, HBCU leaders

Plans to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Durham are taking shape, with events that feature the national NAACP president, reflections on integrating Durham schools as children, local clergy preaching and a parade.



http://www.heraldsun.com/news/x1401028097/Upcoming-MLK-Day-events-feature-NAACP-HBCU-leaders

10 Hidden Liability Pitfalls for Retirement Plan Sponsors to Avoid

Being a retirement plan fiduciary such as a plan sponsor or a plan trustee is like being a homeowner.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/10-hidden-liability-pitfalls-for-retirem-63677/

Minimize employment claims by training supervisors

Statistics and anecdotal information continue to show that discrimination and retaliation claims are on the rise.



http://newenglandinhouse.com/2013/11/05/minimize-employment-claims-by-training-supervisors/

Justice Sotomayor grants Denver nuns injunction on ACA birth control mandate

Denver, CO, United States - Nuns running a Denver charity group should not be forced to provide contraceptives, sterilizations and drugs and devices that cause abortions under the Affordable Care Act , U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor ruled in an injunction issued late New Year's Eve.



http://gantdaily.com/2014/01/01/justice-sotomayor-grants-denver-nuns-injunction-on-aca-birth-control-mandate/?#038;#038;

Seemingly small pay dispute has higher stakes for state

A state agency that decides wage disputes has reversed itself and ruled a Redgranite Correctional Institution officer doesn't have to be paid until he arrives at his job post - a setback for others suing the Department of Corrections who contend they are being shorted pay on a daily basis.



http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/seemingly-small-pay-dispute-has-higher-stakes-for-state-b99174968z1-238383041.html

Stock market surge fails to fill gap in pension funds shortfall

The shortfalls in final-salary pension funds remain "stubbornly high" at pounds 150bn, despite a surge in stock market values since the financial crash, according to a report.



http://www.hispanicbusiness.com/2014/1/1/stock_market_surge_fails_to_fill.htm

RI rings in $8 minimum wage, paid family leave

Most of the state workforce is now eligible to take paid time off to care for a new child or a sick loved one.



http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2014/01/01/3934559/ri-rings-in-8-minimum-wage-paid.html

Supreme Court to Review Sixth Circuit's Reinstatement of ERISA...

The Supreme Court recently agreed to resolve a circuit split on the pleading requirements for claims that ERISA fiduciaries imprudently invested employee stock ownership plan assets in the stock of the employer-so-called "stock-drop" cases.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/supreme-court-to-review-sixth-circuits-78158/

RI rings in $8 minimum wage, paid family leave

The state rang in the new year with a minimum wage hike, a different name for its beleaguered economic development agency and a new policy to help workers care for loved ones.



http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode-island/2014/01/01/rings-minimum-wage-paid-family-leave/XnkM29V72Labe9NhVHyLKP/story.html

RI rings in $8 minimum wage, paid family leave

Most of the state workforce is now eligible to take paid time off to care for a new child or a sick loved one.



http://www.bradenton.com/2014/01/01/4915242/ri-rings-in-8-minimum-wage-paid.html#storylink=rss

RI rings in $8 minimum wage, paid family leave

Most of the state workforce is now eligible to take paid time off to care for a new child or a sick loved one.



http://www.sunherald.com/2014/01/01/5227813/ri-rings-in-8-minimum-wage-paid.html#storylink=rss

RI rings in $8 minimum wage, paid family leave

The state rang in the new year with a minimum wage hike, a different name for its beleaguered economic development agency and a new policy to help workers care for loved ones.



http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/01/01/3847625/ri-rings-in-8-minimum-wage-paid.html

Department of Labor vs. family farms, cont'd

Farms are not supposed to face OSHA regulation unless they have 10 employees, but the agency has tried to get around that rule by declaring that grain storage and handling facilities on farms aren't really part of the farm.



http://overlawyered.com/2014/01/department-labor-vs-family-farms-contd/?#038;#038;

Ironworker Harassed by Construction Crew Boss Wins Jury Verdict - Fifth Circuit Affirms

An ironworker subjected to name-calling, simulated sexual acts and repeated flashings by a supervisor on an all-male construction crew won a jury verdict in the amount of $200,000 in compensatory damages and $50,000 in punitive damages when the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued his employer.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/ironworker-harassed-by-construction-crew-92503/

Rules change to suit game

I wish I understood sports better, because I'm pretty sure there's a lesson about the U.S. Senate in there somewhere.



http://www.wvgazette.com/Opinion/DawnMiller/201311220061

Political magic

When the Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010, Vermont single-payer supporters knew that they would have their work cut out for them.



http://www.reformer.com/opinion/ci_24825067/political-magic?source=rss

NSA stands for 'No Such Amendment': Intelligence agency violates US Constitution

For the first time in history, all three branches of American government are complicit in violating the Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution by facilitating illegal surveillance, Ray McGovern, a former CIA officer, told RT.



http://rt.com/op-edge/nsa-violate-constitution-mcgovern-047/

Any relationship in the retirement plan business requires trust

Suppose someone you never met before comes up to you and asks whether they can stay at your house or someone you never heard of, all of a sudden wants to be your partner and best friend.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/any-relationship-in-the-retirement-plan-96101/

State Agrees To $30 Million Settlement In Mental Health Lawsuit

The state of New Hampshire has agreed to settle a major class-action lawsuit over its treatment of residents with serious mental illness.



http://nhpr.org/post/state-agrees-30-million-settlement-mental-health-lawsuit?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NHPRNews+%28New+Hampshire+Public+Radio+News%29

NAHFA announces Las Vegas seminar schedule

The North American Home Furnishings Assn. will host a number of educational seminars during the Jan. 26-30 Las Vegas Market .



http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/570099-NAHFA_announces_Las_Vegas_seminar_schedule.php?rssid=20041

Reams investigation draws federal interest

Since Rockingham County Attorney James Reams was suspended Nov. 6, many have wondered why the FBI and U.S. Attorney's office - both federal law enforcement agencies - have been involved from the start.



http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20131224-NEWS-312240328

Sixth Circuit Allows Expansive Remedies by Awarding Both Disgorgement of Profits and Benefits

In Rochow v. Life Insurance Company of North America , No. 12-2074 , the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit took an expansive view of the remedies available under ERISA by allowing a plaintiff to recover benefits under ERISA A 502 and also obtain equitable relief in the form of disgorgement of profits under ERISA A 502 .



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/sixth-circuit-allows-expansive-remedies-06114/

Ninth Circuit Upholds Plaintiff Attorneys' Fee Award Over 25 Times...

In a recent decision, the Ninth Circuit held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in awarding the prevailing plaintiff $697,971.80 in attorneys' fees where the jury awarded her only $27,280 in damages.



http://www.publiclawnews.com/public-blawg/2013/12/ninth-circuit-upholds-plaintiff-attorneys%E2%80%99-fee-award-over-25-times-jury-award-d?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PublicLawNews+%28Public+Law+News%29

State minimum wage rises 13 cents to $9.32 an hour

With New Year's Day, Washington's already-highest-in-the-nation minimum wage jumps to $9.32 an hour.



http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/01/01/2973377/state-minimum-wage-rises-13-cents.html#storylink=rss

Washington minimum wage jumps to $9.32 - Wed, 01 Jan 2014 PST

The hourly increase of 13 cents, from $9.19 to $9.32 an hour, reflects a change in the consumer price index, according to the state Department of Labor and Industries.



http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2014/jan/01/washington-minimum-wage-jumps-to-932/