Several Korein Tillery Lawyers Nominated as Finalists for the Public...

Public Justice cites the $105 million atrazine settlement on behalf of community water systems across America as a prime example of its pledge to protect the environment and hold the powerful accountable.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/8/prweb10989060.htm

Ex-UC Davis cop Pike trying to reach workers comp deal

Efforts are underway to reach an out-of-court deal over former UC Davis police officer John Pike's worker's compensation claim.



http://www.dailydemocrat.com/ci_23789335/ex-uc-davis-cop-pike-trying-reach-workers

Parents sue Sacramento County over disability care

The adoptive parents of an emotionally disturbed 6-year-old boy have sued Sacramento County in U.S. District Court, alleging that the county stopped the boy from receiving the care he's guaranteed under the Americans with Disabilities Act.



http://www.sacbee.com/2013/08/03/5620756/parents-sue-sacramento-county.html#mi_rss=Our%20Region

Hiring slows but jobless rate drops to 7.4%

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http://www.koat.com/news/project-economy/Hiring-slumps-in-July/-/9153566/21304490/-/y7e05h/-/index.html?absolute=true

I'm an independent contractor, why are there rules regarding my conduct?

From a legal standpoint, you are an independent contractor because the company does not tell you when, where, and how to perform your tasks.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/im-an-independent-contractor-why-are-t-78804/

ADA Sign Depot Announces Direct Sales of Truncated Domes to Small Businesses

Providing ADA Compliant Truncated Dome Pads for Wet or Dry Concrete Applications Direct to Small Business and Individual Buyers through the Online Store, ADASignDepot.com.



http://www.pr.com/press-release/507490

Morgan v. SVT LLC

David L. Lee, Attorney, Chicago, IL, for Plaintiff-Appellant.Adam John Sedia, Attorney, Rubino, Ruman, Crosmer, Smith, Sersic & Polen, Dyer, IN, for Defendants-Appellees.



http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-7th-circuit/1640930.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FindLaw7th+%28FindLaw+Case+Law+Updates+-+7th+Circuit+COA%29

Make My DayIT'S not a Diet: it's a Lifestyle Plan

The Democratic Party's most stalwart defender of civil rights, labor rights, health care, immigration, housing and education for nearly five decades in the U.S. Senate has left us.



http://www.american-reporter.com/4,786W/730.html

Elevator for Murray Morgan Bridge still not ready

Six months after a rehabilitated Murray Morgan Bridge reopened, the bridge's elevator, designed to take pedestrians from downtown Tacoma to Dock Street below, is still not operating.



http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/08/02/2711674/elevator-for-murray-morgan-bridge.html#storylink=rss

Judge tosses pit bull lawsuits against Denver, Aurora

A federal judge in Denver late last month threw out lawsuits against Denver and Aurora regarding their pit bull bans, specifically, when pit bulls are used as service dogs.



http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_23787969/judge-tosses-pit-bull-lawsuits-against-denver-aurora?source=rss

Seasonal spike in jobs ready to bloom as students return

Business owners said as students start to roll back into town for the fall semester, they're looking to hire help.



http://www.centredaily.com/2013/08/03/3718651/seasonal-spike-in-jobs-ready-to.html#storylink=rss

State dumping IBM after IT project runs 42 months late, $60 million over budget

The state of Pennsylvania will not renew its services contract with IBM regarding the development of a modernized unemployment compensation system, after the project reportedly has gone 42 months behind schedule and $60 million over budget.



http://images.infoworld.com/d/the-industry-standard/state-dumping-ibm-after-it-project-runs-42-months-late-60-million-over-budget-223947?source=rss_

Reader Commentary: Major effort to destroy democracy under way

Some aspects of our national security have become the subjects of lively controversy.



http://www.nvdaily.com/opinion/2013/08/reader-commentary-5.php

Business Litigation Update: When Settlement Agreements Settle Nothing

In business, there is an absolute need for certainty. With the interminable uncertainty posed by the litigation process, businesses frequently "purchase" certainty by agreeing to settle a lawsuit, oftentimes at amounts which they may subjectively feel to be unjust.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/business-litigation-update-when-settlem-45124/

Ex-UC Davis cop trying to reach workers comp deal

Efforts are underway to reach an out-of-court deal over former UC Davis police officer John Pike's worker's compensation claim.



http://www.dailyrepublic.com/usworld/ex-uc-davis-cop-trying-to-reach-workers-comp-deal/

July Unemployment Report

The Department of Labor released the July employment report . There were 162,000 jobs added and the unemployment rate is down a bit to 7.4%.



http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/laborprof_blog/2013/08/july-unemployment-report.html

FFPD shake up

At the April 24 regular board meeting of the Falcon Fire Protection District, the three out of five directors present unanimously voted to place Trent Harwig, fire chief; Jeff Petersma, battalion chief; and Cory Galicia, battalion chief on administrative leave with pay.



http://www.newfalconherald.com/DisplayArticle.php?ArticleID=8716

AOMi to Release New Whitepaper Titled, 'The Impact of...

AOMi, who offers the innovative approach to operations management, focusing front-line managers and their staff on the achievement of quality and service levels at the optimum cost, today announced the release of their new study on overtime.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/8/prweb10983649.htm

Buddhists eye a more civil society, not 'cannibalism'

I don't normally lead a column off with a quote, but this one from the famous social psychologist Solomon Asch has been bouncing around my head.



http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Buddhists-eye-a-more-civil-society-not-4704353.php

Each ministry to have nodal officer to look into graft complaints

The move is expected to expedite action against graft. The chief vigilance officer , who acts as the arm of Central Vigilance Commission in each central government ministry or department, will be the "designated authority" to receive complaints under the Public Interest Disclosure and Protection of Informer's Resolution or whistleblowers' ... (more)



http://www.indiagazette.com/index.php/sid/216205820/scat/701ee96610c884a6

Report: McAuliffe's GreenTech, company behind MyCar, questioned by feds over visa offers

The US Securities and Exchange Commission is looking for answers. Specifically, it wants to know whether electric-vehicle startup GreenTech Automotive in any way abused a foreign investor visa program in the development of the quirky little $15,500 MyCar NEV .



http://green.autoblog.com/2013/08/02/mcauliffes-greentech-company-behind-mycar-questioned-by-feds/

State Fair lawsuits head to trial

Two years after the tragic stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair, dozens of people are still moving forward with a lawsuit against the people and businesses connected to the Sugarland concert.



http://www.theindychannel.com/news/call-6-investigators/state-fair-stage-collapse-lawsuits-headed-to-trial

Ex UC Davis cop trying to reach workers comp deal

A spokesman for the state Department of Industrial Relations said Friday that a settlement hearing set for Aug. 13 to discuss Pike's claim of psychiatric injury has been canceled.



http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/08/02/2711356/ex-uc-davis-cop-trying-to-reach.html#storylink=rss

What the Paradox of 3 Maxes Reveals About Ageism

In a video, three men from three different generations explain to three different audiences why they won't share their wealth with relatives.



http://www.shrm.org/hrdisciplines/Diversity/Articles/Pages/Paradox-of-Maxes-Ageism.aspx?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+shrm%2Fnews%2Fdiversity+%28SHRM+Online+Diversity+News%29

Tuesday: Las Lomitas school board may place $60 million bond measure on November ballot

Voters in the Las Lomitas Elementary School District may be asked in November to approve a $60 million bond measure to upgrade the district's two over-crowded campuses.



http://www.almanacnews.com/news/show_story.php?id=14144

ACLU | Edward Snowden Is A Whistleblower

We haven't written much about the alleged leaker of this information, Edward Snowden, however, mainly because we took to focus on what the NSA and FBI were doing, rather than on what he did or didn't do.



http://tallahasseeo.com/2013/08/02/aclu-edward-snowden-is-a-whistleblower/

Was this computer nerd killed after discovering how to murder anyone with a pacemaker?

When the acclaimed television drama series Homeland climaxed with a devious plot by terrorists to kill America's vice-president by hacking into his electronic pacemaker, critics scoffed at the ludicrousness of the idea.



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2383908/Was-nerd-killed-discovering-murder-pacemaker.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Unemployment for 18-29 year-olds is 16.1 percent

With the youth unemployment rate steady at 16.1 percent, President Barack Obama has not done enough to give more young people the chance to find a job, according to the College Republican National Committee.



http://dailycaller.com/2013/08/02/unemployment-for-18-29-year-olds-is-16-1-percent/

Rhea Lana's consignment under investigation for use of volunteers

It's time for back to school shopping and that means many parents will be looking for deals at consignment sales, but consignment sales are now under fire.



http://www.kctv5.com/story/23034714/rhea-lanas-consignment-under-investigation-for-use-of-volunteers

Supended Agency Leader Says Veterans Were Denied Preference by Accident

The chief operating officer for the Bonneville Power Administration, suspended for discriminatory hiring practices and allegedly seeking to punish whistleblowers, insists her agency failed to give preference to job applicants who are military veterans as a result of an innocent misreading of federal regulations.



http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/3050544/posts

Mediation begins on Port Angeles woman's discrimination complaint

Mediation negotiators are attempting today to resolve a racial and sexual discrimination complaint filed by an African-American woman against Clallam County that has yet to be settled.



http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013308019995

Commissioners OK potential payment to settle racial, sexual discrimination complaint

Clallam County commissioners have authorized a potential payment to settle county employee Dale Holiday's racial and sexual discrimination complaint.



http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013307319989

Re: Teen Emmett Till Victim Of Kidnapping, Brutal Murder On This Day In 1955

Standing as one of the most-heinous, race-motivated crimes in America's history, the kidnapping and savage lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till in Mississippi still stirs embers of anger in the minds of many who have endured racism and injustice.



http://newsone.com/2032853/emmett-till-story/#comment-985416254

State Dumping IBM After IT Project Runs 42 Months Late, $60 Million Over Budget

The state of Pennsylvania will not renew its services contract with IBM regarding the development of a modernized unemployment compensation system, after the project reportedly has gone 42 months behind schedule and US$60 million over budget.



http://www.cio.com/article/737453/State_Dumping_IBM_After_IT_Project_Runs_42_Months_Late_60_Million_Over_Budget?taxonomyId=1375

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service director under fire over Tulsa office complaints

Tulsa officials expect a slight drop in sales tax revenue after last week's hurricane-force windstorm but say a run on hotels at the peak of the ensuing power outage might boost lodging tax collections modestly.



http://www.tulsaworld.com/article.aspx/US_Fish_and_Wildlife_Service_director_under_fire_over/20130802_11_A14_WASHIN713036?rss_lnk=1

Employee Benefits: 401(k) Fee Disclosure Rules

Is your company a target for new Department of Labor regulations aimed at eliminating excessive 401 fees? Find out if your fees are considered "excessive" as defined by the DoL, how the new fee disclosure rules could affect your earnings, why you may be at risk of reimbursing every one of your employees that participate in the company's 401 plan, ... (more)



http://www.cfo.com/webcasts/index.cfm/l_eventarchive?webcast=14645747

Editorial: Why wasn't the 'rehab racket' caught earlier?

It is years and tens of millions of dollars too late, but the state of California now appears to be serious about cracking down on massive fraud in its drug and alcohol rehabilitation treatment programs.



http://www.sacbee.com/2013/08/02/5617704/why-wasnt-the-rehab-racket-caught.html#mi_rss=Opinion

Carl R. Goodwin: NSA spying is treasonous

I wonder how soon it will be until our public prosecutors begin to prosecute the staff of the National Security Agency spy agency.



http://www.dailycamera.com/letters/ci_23768118/carl-r-goodwin-nsa-spying-is-treasonous?source=rss

End NSA Spying - Protect Whistleblowers

Restore the 4th Amendment! Protect Whistleblowers! Edward Snowden's disclosures of the National Security Agency's extensive spying programs have provoked a global uproar of outrage over the Orwellian, unaccountable, and criminal nature of the emergent total surveillance state.



http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2013/08/01/18740801.php

Are Discretionary Clauses In Employee Welfare Benefit Plans Prohibited In Kentucky?

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act is a federal law that sets minimum standards for most group employee benefit plans and pension plans in the private industry.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/are-discretionary-clauses-in-employee-we-81214/

Maine Compass: Independent contractors get help in Maine, need help elsewhere

Independent contractors are the quiet engine of Maine's economy. We value the employment provided by large enterprises, but nearly all of the net growth in U.S. jobs during the last 30 years has been created by small startups, which include independent contractors such as plumbers, truck drivers and hairstylists.



http://www.kjonline.com/opinion/independent-contractors-get-help-in-maine-need-help-elsewhere_2013-08-01.html

Deaf people suing movie theater chain

A group of deaf people in Connecticut has filed a lawsuit against a movie theater chain for not doing enough to make films accessible to everyone.



http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/hartford_cty/group-of-deaf-people-suing-movie-theater-chain

What Does the Manning Verdict Mean for Edward Snowden?

With a litany of guilty verdicts, the judge, Col. Denise Lind, all but certainly condemned Manning, the man accused of providing WikiLeaks with a huge trove of classified documents, to spend the majority of his adult life behind bars.



http://blog.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2013/07/30/what_does_the_bradley_manning_verdict_mean_for_edward_snowden

Report: Fish and Wildlife Service ignored whistle-blower complaints

Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe failed for more than a year to discipline two supervisors who retaliated against whistle-blowers at an Oklahoma field office, the Interior Department's inspector general says in a harshly worded letter that accuses Ashe of damaging the agency's credibility and integrity.



http://www.startribune.com/sports/outdoors/217981971.html

Executive Order on Improving Chemical Facility Safety and Security

Today, the President signed an Executive Order to improve the safety and security of chemical facilities and reduce the risks of hazardous chemicals to workers and communities.



http://www.imperialvalleynews.com/index.php/news/national-news/5138-executive-order-on-improving-chemical-facility-safety-and-security.html

Quit creating phony x2018civil rightsx2019 violations

EditorI applaud the news that the Colorado attorney general has joined eight other state attorneys general in a letter to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission protesting a new guideline that prohibits using criminal background checks to reject job applicants.



http://www.cortezjournal.com/article/20130801/Opinion02/130809997/-1/opinion&source=RSS

Lawsuit: Woman Accuses Darien Police Chief of Sexual Assault, Retaliation

A Cook County woman has accused the Darien police chief of sexually assaulting and harassing her when he was a Chicago Police Department commander, according to a lawsuit filed this summer.



http://darien-il.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/woman-accuses-darien-police-chief-of-sexual-assault-retaliation-in-chicago-lawsuit_038ed9e7

EAA announces new program to give Detroit students job training [Detroit Free Press]

Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Aug. 01--One thousand Detroit high school students will be able to earn a college degree and get paid apprenticeships working in local businesses as part of a new dual-enrollment program announced today.



http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/08/01/7322065.htm

Lawsuit Filed Against Tennessee Department Of Labor

A former high ranking employee at the Tennessee Department of Labor has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit claiming the commissioner is pushing white employees out the door.



http://www.newschannel5.com/story/19958471/lawsuit-filed-against-tennessee-department-of-labor

Mall to revamp on Court Street

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The Charleston Town Center Mall's Court Street entrance is the mall's next target for renovation.



http://www.wvgazette.com/News/201307310049

More Trouble for Aramark in New Rochelle: Staff and Children Exposed...

The New York State Department of Labor Asbestos Control Bureau is investigating an asbestos exposure incident at the George M. Davis Elementary School which occurred late last month.



http://www.newrochelletalk.com/content/more-trouble-aramark-new-rochelle-staff-and-children-exposed-asbestos-davis-elementary-schoo?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NewRochellesTalkOfTheSoundBlogs+%28Most+Recent+Blog+Posts%29

Like it or hate it, Mpls. Peavey Plaza will remain

Peavey Plaza, at Nicollet Mall and 11th Street in Minneapolis, will likely be saved from demolition, after preservationists successfully fought the city in court.



http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/218038871.html

Fired Cop Suing Des Plaines

John Bueno has filed a federal lawsuit claiming racial discrimination by the city and harassment by former Deputy Chief Richard Rozkuszka, the newspaper reported.



http://desplaines.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/fired-cop-suing-des-plaines

U.S. House Committee grills Energy, Bonneville officials over allegations of retaliation, improper hiring

This photo from 2011 shows the Columbia River flowing through the Bonneville Dam near Cascade Locks.



http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/08/us_house_committee_grills_ener.html

Veteran disqualification a a regrettable mistake,a but BVA official denies whistleblower retaliation

A Bonneville Power Administration official acknowledged Thursday that the federal hydropower agency made a "regrettable mistake" when it wrongly disqualified some veterans from hiring preferences, but she insisted that officials did not retaliate against whistleblowers who brought the situation to light.



http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/aug/1/veteran-disqualification-a-regrettable-mistake-but/

Child Labor: Hy-Vee, Fareway Heavily Fined

In a report by the US Department of Labor, Hy-Vee and Fareway Food Incorporated were responsible for significant violations in Iowa and Nebraska.



http://whotv.com/2013/08/01/child-labor-hy-vee-fareway-heavily-fined/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wholocalnews+%28WHOtv.com+-+Iowa+headlines%29

Fatal bear mauling could have been prevented: Who's at fault?

A fatal bear mauling could have been prevented, according to a statement made by federal authorities on April 30, 2013.



http://www.examiner.com/article/fatal-bear-mauling-could-have-been-prevented-who-s-at-fault

Lousy Economic Recovery? Doesn't Feel Like It

The 1.7 percent increase in gross domestic product for the second quarter shows a U.S. economy that's plodding along.



http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-08-01/lousy-economic-recovery-doesnt-feel-like-it#r=rss

Office Etiquette: The Farewell E-Mail

Though words will surely fail to capture the entire [sic] of a man's thoughts and emotions at the moment he sheds an old skin and prepares for the adventure that awaits, he is resolute that they will offer some glimpse into his mind and heart, as he recounts the memories in vivid definition and as he considers the connections, like ribbons of great ... (more)



http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-08-01/office-etiquette-the-farewell-e-mail#r=rss

Former Carson HS Student With Cerebral Palsy Sues LAUSD For Discrimination

An 18-year-old man with cerebral palsy and spastic dysplasia has filed suit against the Los Angeles Unified School District for allegedly denying him accessible transportation while he was a student at Carson High School.



http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/08/01/former-carson-hs-student-with-cerebral-palsy-sues-lausd-for-discrimination/

Report shows 200,000 new jobs created in July

ADP reports that U.S. businesses created a healthy 200,000 jobs this month, making hiring in July the fastest paced since December.



http://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/news/11075597/report-shows-200000-new-jobs-created-in-july

Deaf Conn. patrons sue movie theater chain

Several deaf moviegoers and advocates for the hearing impaired have filed a lawsuit in Connecticut against the Bow Tie movie theater chain, alleging it is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.



http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/08/01/3535914/advocates-for-deaf-sue-movie-theater.html

DOL smartphone app to help buyers find businesses that treat workers fairly

Americans pride themselves on their understanding that the United States is a nation of laws.



http://www.examiner.com/article/dol-smartphone-app-to-help-buyers-find-businesses-that-treat-workers-fairly

Report: Wildlife agency ignored whistle-blowers

Deputy inspector general Mary Kendall said Ashe and other high-level officials ignored months of "pointed discussions and stern warnings" about the complaints.



http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2013/08/01/2611489/report-wildlife-agency-ignored.html#storylink=rss

EAA announces new program to give Detroit students job training

One thousand Detroit high school students will be able to earn a college degree and get paid apprenticeships working in local businesses as part of a new dual-enrollment program announced today.



http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013308010113

Susan Tompor: Wall Street racks up records, but where are the jobs?

The U.S. economy may not be roaring but Wall Street sure is racking up one record after another.



http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013308010163

Wheelabrator Claremont announces plans to close

The trash incinerator located on Grissom Lane drew controversy in a battle with some residents who said the Wheelabrator smokestack emits toxic pollutants into the air.



http://www.unionleader.com/article/20130801/NEWS02/130809864

The Latest In Wellness Programs: Get Healthy, Or Else

It's a question you might want to ask yourself in advance of new Obacamare rules that will give employers unprecedented leeway to use financial rewards and penalties to incentivize workers to get and stay healthy.



http://www.newstalkradiowhio.com/feed/business/personal-finance/the-latest-in-wellness-programs-get-healthy-or/fTz97/

Appeals court sides with 6 Tyson workers

An appeals court in Milwaukee overturned a lower court decision on donning and doffing protective clothing filed by six workers at Tyson Foods in Wisconsin.



http://www.thecitywire.com/node/28876

WORK: States suggest EEOC is overreaching

The attorneys general of nine states have signed a letter sent to the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, voicing concerns about lawsuits against companies that use criminal background checks during hiring practices.



http://blog.pe.com/2013/08/01/work-states-suggest-eeoc-is-overreaching/

24 New Minnesota Laws

Mining companies and employees will have an updated list of mine inspection standards.



http://www.KAALtv.com/article/stories/s3117375.shtml?cat=10151

OSHA Alleges Safety Violations at Proving Ground Super Pond

Federal regulators have notified Army officials of multiple serious alleged safety violations at the Aberdeen Proving Ground facility where three have died in the past year.



http://aberdeen.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/osha-alleges-safety-violations-at-proving-ground-super-pond

Wedbush Hire Joins in Midst of FINRA Case

Protect Yourself From Growing Scam Risk Advisors must be vigilant about protecting clients from the risk of wire fraud.



http://www.onwallstreet.com/news/wedbush-hire-joins-in-midst-of-finra-case-2686078-1.html

Susan Tompor: Wall Street racks up records, but where are the jobs?

The Standard & Poor's 500 index closed above 1,700 for the first time Thursday, settling at 1,706.87 points, up 21.14 points or 1.25%.



http://www.freep.com/article/20130801/COL07/308010163/1081/col

Energy Department investigated for retaliating against whistleblowers

Congress pressed the Department of Energy Thursday for answers over allegations that it retaliated against employees who spoke to a watchdog about a lower agency's discriminatory hiring process.



http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/energy-department-investigated-for-retaliating-against-whistleblowers/2013/08/01/72534ad4-fae6-11e2-9bde-7ddaa186b751_story.html?wprss=rss_politics

Deal eyed over Pike injury claim

Attorneys representing John Pike and the University of California will try to reach a deal over the former UC Davis police lieutenant's worker's compensation claim, out of court and away from the media spotlight.



http://www.davisenterprise.com/local-news/ucd/deal-eyed-over-pike-injury-claim/

Sally Jewell doesn't want any climate deniers at Interior

Obama has staffed his second-term team with a couple of kickass women ready to take the lead on climate action.



http://grist.org/news/sally-jewell-doesnt-want-any-climate-deniers-at-interior/?#038;#038;

Iowa grocery stores cited for child labor violations

Two large Iowa grocery store chains were penalized for child labor violations following a multi-year enforcement initiative conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division in Iowa and Nebraska.



http://thegazette.com/2013/08/01/iowa-grocery-stores-cited-for-child-labor-violations/

Disabled race fan sues Pocono over ADA issues

Quadriplegic fan Ronald Moore and a non-profit group that helps people with disabilities are suing the track.



http://www.wfmz.com/news/Regional-Poconos-Coal/disabled-race-fan-sues-pocono-over-ada-issues/-/149546/21299096/-/x35y73/-/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+WFMZ-TV%2F69News%2FTopStories+%28WFMZ-TV+69NEWS%3A+Top+Stories%29

Times: Feds give laid-off Boeing workers a big helping hand

Thanks to a federal program lined up by their unions, local workers laid off during the current dip in employment at Boeing Commercial Airplanes will enjoy a financial cushion that's much, much plumper than what the average unemployed state resident gets.



http://www.king5.com/news/local/Feds-help-laid-off-Boeing-workers-217928761.html

Fairfield woman battles city over seven dogs

At times, with 28 paws, Peanut, Corkee, Romeo, Little Man, Zoey, Sara and Maddie can make Karen Glardon's split-level home on Ricky Drive feel more than a little crowded.



http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20130801/NEWS01/308010034/&nclick_check=1

Iowa View: Let's honor our whistle-blowers with fitting day

It was Feb. 19, 1777. The seeds of democracy were just taking root in America. Aboard the warship Warren, 10 sailors who were putting their lives on the line to help win America's independence also determined it was their patriotic duty to blow the whistle on wrongdoing.



http://www.desmoinesregister.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.desmoinesregister.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013308010049%26nclick_check%3D1

Huff Orthopaedics Chamber s Member of the Week

Huff Orthopaedics Chamber's Member of the Week The Chamber s Member of the Week is Huff Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, located at 520 Beaman St. in Clinton.



http://clintonnc.com/bookmark/23199028

Parents participating in their child's initial IEP meeting

A student's individualized education plan is designed to set objectives, goals, and benchmarks for a child receiving special education services.



http://www.examiner.com/article/parents-participating-their-child-s-initial-iep-meeting

Fairfield woman battles city over seven dogs

The seven dwarfs they are not. At times, with 28 paws, Peanut, Corkee, Romeo, Little Man, Zoey, Sara and Maddie can make Karen Glardon's split-level home on Ricky Drive feel more than a little crowded.



http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013308010034

Former Potosi officers sue city

The Daily Journal newspaper in Park Hills reports that the lawsuit filed Monday accuses the city of violations ranging from failure to compensate for overtime to wrongful termination and retaliation.



http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2013/08/01/2611268/former-potosi-officers-sue-city.html#storylink=rss

LAPD Reserve Officer Cannot Claim Disability Discrimination Because...

LAPD Reserve Officer Cannot Claim Disability Discrimination Because He Is Not An "Employee" Under FEHA - Court Rules That Providing Workers' Compensation Benefits to Volunteers Does Not Give Them Employee Status A California Court of Appeal recently held that a volunteer reserve police officer for the Los Angeles Police Department was not entitled ... (more)



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/lapd-reserve-officer-cannot-claim-disabi-03705/

New Height Adjustable Workstation Improves The Industrial Work Place

The new TaskMate EZ Surface height adjustable workstation from HealthPostures is now improving the industrial workplace by giving employees a way to raise and lower their tabletop and reducing physical strain and fatigue.



http://www.safetyonline.com/doc/new-height-adjustable-workstation-improves-the-industrial-work-place-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a

Estate of ex-Walmart worker gets $40,000 in suit settlement

The estate of a former employee at a Placerville Walmart store has received $40,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging that the store manager refused to accommodate the employee's weak heart.



http://www.sacbee.com/2013/07/30/5607178/estate-of-ex-walmart-worker-gets.html#mi_rss=Courts/Legal%20News

$257 million civil settlement with Wyeth over unlawful marketing of Rapamune

Leading whistleblower law firm Grant & Eisenhofer P.A. represented two key whistleblowers behind a $257.4 million settlement announced between drugmaker Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Pfizer, and the U.S. Department of Justice stemming from alleged marketing abuses of Wyeth's powerful immunosuppressant drug Rapamune.



http://www.medilexicon.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=264177

Building a better school

With a small time frame to work with and several issues presenting themselves during work, construction at Webster City schools is still scheduled to be mostly complete by the beginning of the school year.



http://www.freemanjournal.net/page/content.detail/id/522259.html

Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation premiums increasing for Millersburg

The village will see increases in the premiums it pays to the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation next year.



http://www.the-daily-record.com/local%20news/2013/08/01/ohio-bureau-of-worker-s-compensation-premiums-increasing-for-millersburg

Mingo Logan Coal Company v. Owens

MINGO LOGAN COAL COMPANY, Petitioner, v. Erma Jean OWENS, widow of Dallas R. Owens; Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of Labor, Respondents.



http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-4th-circuit/1640622.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FindLaw4th+%28FindLaw+Case+Law+Updates+-+4th+Circuit+COA%29

Eastern Associated Coal Corporation v. Director Office of Workers Compensation Programs LLC

Eastern Associated Coal Corporation, LLC, Petitioner, v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, United States Department of Labor; Harold Gosnell, Respondents.



http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-4th-circuit/1640610.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FindLaw4th+%28FindLaw+Case+Law+Updates+-+4th+Circuit+COA%29

Roberts v. City of Omaha

David ROBERTS, Plaintiff-Appellee v. CITY OF OMAHA, a Political Subdivision of the State of Nebraska, Defendant-Appellant.



http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-8th-circuit/1640582.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FindLaw8th+%28FindLaw+Case+Law+Updates+-+8th+Circuit+COA%29

McCALL v. Disabled American Veterans LLC

Birdell McCALL, on behalf of himself and all other persons similarly situated, Plaintiff-Appellant v.



http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-8th-circuit/1640604.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FindLaw8th+%28FindLaw+Case+Law+Updates+-+8th+Circuit+COA%29

Get your own coffee

Companies that treat interns as slave labor are beginning to pay the price. by Tyler Killette We file papers eagerly, fetch coffee with vigor, and invest ourselves wholly into any menial task our bosses might hand off to us.



http://cltampa.com/tampa/get-your-own-coffee/Content?oid=3834316

Companies Bringing Safety Technology to Grain Storage

The Des Moines Register reports Haugan, who runs the Howgan grain storage technology firm in Marshalltown, has teamed up with the state's science and technology apparatus to push the idea of using sensors and remote-control fans to prevent the types of grain-crusting problems that lead farmers to risk their lives by entering grain bins.



http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2013/07/31/300074.htm

Bradley Manning: Victimized by Police State Injustice

Manning's conviction is chilling. It reflects police state viciousness. Imagine being criminalized for doing the right thing.



http://warisacrime.org/content/bradley-manning-victimized-police-state-injustice

Contractors Beware: Raising The Stakes In Davis-Bacon Compliance

A recent decision by a Pennsylvania district court lends support for a growing trend of filing claims under the Federal False Claims Act based on allegations that contractors on federally funded construction projects submitted "false claims" to the U.S. government due to prevailing wage violations.



http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/contractors-beware-raising-the-stakes-i-61994/