Bail granted to Republic TV’s assistant vice president Ghanshyam Singh by the session court: TRP scam case.
6th December, 2020
Republic media network’s vice president Ghanshyam Singh was granted bail by the city civil and sessions court, greater Bombay. Who was arrested in connection with the TRP scam.
The bail is granted on various conditions by the session’s court and prior to this Shrish Pattanshetty owner of Fakt Marathi has been granted bail by the court in the same matter.
The scam was reported in October by the Mumbai police which involved various private TV channels which manipulated TRP.
Hansa group and BARC, which said that former employees of these groups shared the details of the tracked houses, held the investigation or research. However, later those employees were charged under various offences of Indian penal code.


MILWAUKEE (WKOW) -- Governor Scott Walker may have to testify in the trial of his former aide.
A court filing obtained by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel shows Walker on the witness list in the trial of Kelly Rindfleisch.
Rindfleisch is charged with four counts of misconduct in office stemming from accusations she did campaign work on county time while working under then-Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker.
Her trial begins in mid-October.
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One day you are perfectly healthy – the next you face life-altering injuries. A blow to the head is one of the worst wounds you can sustain. Even a seemingly minor brain injury – like a concussion – can have a lifetime of adverse medical consequences. At Revere Law Group, we understand the severity of these types of injuries. We know you need the best medical care possible, and our attorneys want you and your family to make a full recovery.
From our offices in Antioch, CA and San Francisco, our attorneys represent innocent victims like you who deserve a fighting chance against negligent drivers and the insurance companies. To learn more about retaining our services, call Revere Law Group for your free consultation today.
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A bipartisan contingent of senators has reintroduced legislation to provide better protections for federal whistleblowers. The 2011 Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act is virtually identical to the legislation that narrowly missed passage last December, […]
US Department of Energy loans billions (rather outsources) to German developer to build solar power plant in California
Chicago schools ban “unhealthy” food brought from home. Father doesn’t know best, principals do.
Obamacare requires states to establish “exchanges” to limit the health-insurance choices of many of their residents. This idea will not work in Alaska.
Alaska Policy Forum breaks down the campaign funding in this municipal election to make it easy for voters to understand.


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During or after the construction of a building or other structure, disputes frequently arise between developers, builders, property owners, general contractors, subcontractors and their respective insurers over the defective construction of the property or its subparts. Examples of such defects include or relate to defective materials, specification and design error, mold, change orders, negligent inspection and leaks caused by improperly installed roofs, fenestrations and flashings. Construction defect law is geared toward determining the parties’ respective responsibilities, if any, for damages resulting from these defects.
Meissner Tierney has handled numerous lawsuits involving all types of construction defects. Among other types of properties, we have extensive experience in litigating issues arising from defects in multi-family housing, parking decks, exterior stucco walls, performance and payment bonds, membrane roofs and underground natural gas pipelines. This experience has provided our attorneys with the requisite knowledge and skill to successfully analyze and understand the complex technical issues that construction defect litigation typically entails. Given this background, we are able to assist our clients in reaching the most beneficial result in the most cost-effective manner.
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Ruvin Bros. Artisans & Trades, Inc., et al. v. Bill Dentinger, Inc., et al., Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Wisconsin (2012)
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Riverbridge Condo. Owners Ass’n v. New Land Enters., LLP, et al., Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Wisconsin (2009)
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Gronik v. Balthasar, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin (2010)
(along with colleagues, represented insurer in coverage issues relating to misrepresentations in the sale of a property)


The original Crime Stoppers program was created in 1976 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Citizens were encouraged to call in crime tips and promised anonymity and cash rewards. Virginia Beach Crime Solvers was established in 1982 by a group of local business owners responding to the growing crime rate. Our program quickly became a world leader in helping law enforcement solve and prevent felony crime.
Mission of Virginia Beach Crime Solvers
Virginia Beach Crime Solvers mission is to solve and prevent crime in the Virginia Beach area in partnership with citizens, media and the criminal justice system.
What Virginia Beach Crime Solvers Does
Virginia Beach Crime Solvers utilizes 1-888-LOCK-U-UP, a telephone tip line. Information about criminal activity is received and transferred to law enforcement for immediate action. Callers are promised anonymity and cash rewards of up to $1,500 in exchange for their accurate crime tips. Our organization provides a safe forum for citizens to report crime in their neighborhoods without the fear of retaliation. We are the eyes and ears of law enforcement in the community.
Crime Solvers is not a police program or a media program. It is an independent community organization working in partnership with the Virginia Beach Police Department to make Virginia Beach a safer place to live, work, and play.
How Virginia Beach Crime Solvers is Funded
Monies to fund Virginia Beach Crime Solvers comes from people like you, from businesses sponsors, and special fundraising events. We receive zero government funding. Your taxes do not pay for Crime Solvers. This is truly a community based program.
History of Crime Solvers
The Crime Stoppers concept started in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1976. A teen was shot and murdered during a robbery, in a well-traveled, well-lit area of town on a busy Friday night. Weeks of investigation turned up no clues, and no one who saw the incident offered information or assistance.
Detectives decided that there were two reasons why no one offered assistance on this case. Either the public was afraid for their own physical safety from the culprits or they just did not care or want to get involved. To solve the problem of fear for their well being, tipsters were offered anonymity, and to combat apathy they were offered cash rewards.
Police could not offer rewards for anonymous information, so they needed a community board that could raise the money and pay the rewards. The community stepped up to the plate in masses.
In order to spread a detailed account of the crime to the community as well as the anonymity and rewards, they needed the help of the media. Assistance was offered by the media and the first ever Crime Stoppers reenactment was done. It resulted in a case-solving tip the very next day! Furthermore, it also solved 4-5 other violent crimes.
Word spread quickly regarding this incident and soon there were other U.S. programs and Crime Stoppers U.S.A. was formed. In 1982, Canada followed thus in 1984 Crime Stoppers International was born. Virginia Crime Stoppers Association formed in 1982 and currently there are 56 active programs throughout the Commonwealth.
Currently there are 1,192 recorded programs throughout the world. Countries with programs are: Antigua, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Canada, Cayman Islands, Fiji, Great Britain, Jamaica, Korea, Micronesia, Northern Marianas, Northern Ireland, Palau, Poland, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Netherlands, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, and the Ukraine.


INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The lawyer for a man convicted in a deadly Indianapolis house explosion says he never expected anyone to die in the blast.
The Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday in 58-year-old Bob Leonard’s appeal of his murder and arson convictions.
The November 2012 natural gas explosion occurred at a house owned by his half-brother’s then-girlfriend. Prosecutors allege the trio planned to damage the house as part of an insurance fraud scheme. But the blast killed two neighbors and damaged or destroyed dozens of homes
Defense attorney Andrew Borland argued the jury should have been told they could convict Leonard of reckless homicide instead of murder.
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Embattled Town of Beloit Police Chief John Wilson has retired, effective immediately. The news couldn’t come soon enough for residents who despite the snow came out Monday night to air complaints about Wilson and the town board. Both parties face multiple lawsuits accusing the former chief of racism.
“How can we trust people to make good decisions when they have nothing but bad in their hearts,” one woman asked at the town board meeting.
Former officer Chris Luzinski filed a complaint in September. According to the complaint, he was demoted after talking to town officials about racist comments made by Wilson.
Luzinski on Monday night accused the board of “arrogantly” choosing to support the command staff rather than dealing with the problem. He said Wilson should have been fired rather than being allowed to resign.
That sentiment was echoed by more than one citizen in attendance.
“I’m disgusted with the leadership here,” said another resident.
Several noted the irony of discussing the matter on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.


Frequently Asked Questions About Insurance Companies
Everyone has questions, especially after being injured in a Maryland accident. That’s when you can turn to the lawyers who can answer your questions. Bob Katz has posted many Frequently Asked Questions on his website. He wants Maryland and Virginia injury victims to have the facts so they can move forward with their cases, make the right decision when hiring an attorney, receive the compensation they deserve, and focus on their recovery.
The following are a selected group of questions frequently asked by injured victims seeking answers. Please note that the following materials are NOT Legal Advice or Legal Opinion - All materials provided herein are prepared for a general audience for general informational purposes only. Their sole purpose is to better educate you about a variety of general legal issues so that you become more educated consumers of legal services. Information provided on the Sites should never be a substitute for consulting with a lawyer. Please contact us directly for advice on your specific situation.
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When should I give a recorded statement after an auto accident?
This topic was previously discussed in our injury blog in the article entitled: "Should I Give a Recorded Statement to the Insurance Company Before Talking to a Lawyer?" You can access the full blog posting by clicking here.


NAIROBI NOVEMBER 21, 2017 (CISA) – “We are saddened by the news that some Kenyans have lost lives in some areas of Nairobi and Nyanza. We are equally saddened to hear and see rampart destruction of property and disruption of business of Kenyans as witnessed in the recent past,” the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) said today in statement sent to CISA.
“We condemn all acts of violence and killings witnessed in these areas. We condole with the families that have lost their loved ones in these unclear circumstances, especially in the recent past,” read the statement signed by Bishop Philip Anyolo, Chairman KCCB.
The bishops appealed to all the politicians and other people to work toward unifying the country and shun divisive politics and reckless utterances which lead to animosity and violence, and also called upon the Government and its security agencies to protect Kenyans and their properties from criminals, regardless of their political affiliation.
“The Government security agencies should bring to book all the criminals currently perpetrating violence on poor Kenyans by killing, destroying property and disrupting businesses,” said the bishops.
The bishops called upon the National Cohesion and Integration Commission, Kenya National Human Rights Commission, the Directorate of Public Prosecution and other agencies to act with objectivity to ensure that all those involved in criminal acts are judged and prosecuted.
They further urged all Kenyans to embrace peace and resist any attempt to persuade them in engaging in criminal activities. “In particular, we urge our young people not to allow themselves to be manipulated by politicians to cause violence and destroy property,” stated the bishops.
The prelates sent their condolences to the families and relatives of those who have recently lost their loved ones through road accidents, especially at Salgaa and other areas of Kenya and called on all road users to adhere to road safety rules, especially as we enter into schools’ holiday and Christmas festivities.


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^ Leichter, Howard M. (1979). A comparative approach to policy analysis: health care policy in four nations. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. p. 121. ISBN 978-0-521-22648-6. The Sickness Insurance Law (1883). Eligibility. The Sickness Insurance Law came into effect in December 1884. It provided for compulsory participation by all industrial wage earners (i.e., manual laborers) in factories, ironworks, mines, shipbuilding yards, and similar workplaces.
Historically, health insurance has been regulated by the states, consistent with the McCarran-Ferguson Act. Details for what health insurance could be sold were up to the states, with a variety of laws and regulations. Model acts and regulations promulgated by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) provide some degree of uniformity state to state. These models do not have the force of law and have no effect unless they are adopted by a state. They are, however, used as guides by most states, and some states adopt them with little or no change.
In 2009, the main representative body of British Medical physicians, the British Medical Association, adopted a policy statement expressing concerns about developments in the health insurance market in the UK. In its Annual Representative Meeting which had been agreed earlier by the Consultants Policy Group (i.e. Senior physicians) stating that the BMA was "extremely concerned that the policies of some private healthcare insurance companies are preventing or restricting patients exercising choice about (i) the consultants who treat them; (ii) the hospital at which they are treated; (iii) making top up payments to cover any gap between the funding provided by their insurance company and the cost of their chosen private treatment." It went in to "call on the BMA to publicise these concerns so that patients are fully informed when making choices about private healthcare insurance." The practice of insurance companies deciding which consultant a patient may see as opposed to GPs or patients is referred to as Open Referral. The NHS offers patients a choice of hospitals and consultants and does not charge for its services.
The proportion of non-elderly individuals with employer-sponsored cover fell from 66% in 2000 to 56% in 2010, then stabilized following the passage of the Affordable Care Act. Employees who worked part-time (less than 30 hours a week) were less likely to be offered coverage by their employer than were employees who worked full-time (21% vs. 72%).
The share of Americans without health insurance has been cut in half since 2013. Many of the reforms instituted by the Affordable Care Act of 2010 were designed to extend health care coverage to those without it; however, high cost growth continues unabated. National health expenditures are projected to grow 4.7% per person per year from 2016 to 2025. Public healthcare spending was 29% of federal mandated spending in 1990 and 35% of it in 2000. It is also projected to be roughly half in 2025.


It’s been quite a while since we’ve seen Kristian Fulton suit up for LSU.
Fulton, a 6-foot-1, 195-pound cornerback, was the top-rated recruit from Louisiana in the class of 2016. He signed with the in-state Tigers and appeared in three games that year as a true freshman. Fulton has not seen the field since, and his absence has been somewhat of a mystery.
On Monday, we found out why Fulton did not play in 2017. Fulton’s attorney and father told the Baton Rouge Advocate that Fulton was hit with a two-year suspension by the NCAA. Fulton began serving the suspension last winter, his attorney, Don Jackson, said.
Fulton failed a drug test, but the suspension is a bit more complicated than that:
Fulton’s suspension kept him from playing the 2017 season. If not overturned, the suspension will prevent him from playing in, at least, the regular season of 2018, too. His eligibility would be reinstated for 2019. The 730-day suspension, Jackson said, is tied to a drug examination the NCAA conducted on Fulton late in the fall of 2016, Fulton’s true freshman season.
Fulton is alleged to have attempted to use a fraudulent testing sample, somewhat of a double whammy, according to the NCAA. The governing body of college athletics suspended him one calendar year for submitting a fraudulent sample and docked him another calendar year for allegedly failing the test, Jackson said. The NCAA considers a no-show or, in this case, a fraudulent sample a failed test, Jackson said.
Ordinarily, the NCAA’s penalty for a failed drug test is a one-year suspension. However, that suspension, as in Fulton’s case, is extended to “two calendar years” for a student-athlete who is “involved in a case of clearly observed tampering with an NCAA drug test as documented per NCAA drug-testing protocol by a drug-testing crew member.”
Fulton’s suspension was already appealed once by LSU, but it was denied by the NCAA. The family plans to try again with the hopes of overturning the second year of the suspension and granting Fulton eligibility for the 2018 season based on what Jackson says were “blatant violations of drug-testing protocol.”
“The NCAA suspending this young man for two full competitive seasons is unethical, and there are due process issues relative to the collection of the test specimen,” Jackson said. “The decision in this case was ethically and legally incorrect. He’s suffered the most serious sanction I’ve ever seen for a student-athlete who failed a drug test.”
Fulton was present for the beginning of LSU’s spring practices over the weekend but the program, The Advocate is reporting, is “preparing as if it will not have” Fulton for the 2018 campaign.
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DPD arrests three in connection with purse snatching
Published 3:59 pm Friday, December 13, 2013
Three suspects have been arrested by the Demopolis Police Department in relation to an attempted purse snatching at Walmart on Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Kamayi Cole, 19, of Meridian, Miss., Shacarol Eutsey, 22, of York, and Darrell Lake, 21, of York were arrested as a result of the investigation. All three suspects are being charged with second-degree robbery and are awaiting bond in the Marengo County Detention Center.
According to a press release, officers spoke to the victim, and she said she was putting bags into the trunk of her car in the parking lot when a tall, skinny black male came up to her and attempted to snatch her purse. The victim screamed, and the man let go of the purse and got into a red Ford Crown Victoria and drove west on Highway 80.
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Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange recently issued a consumer alert offering tips to Alabamians for safe shopping during the holiday season. The Attorney General’s alert provides advice to protect consumers’ identity, property and safety.
The following are tips while shopping online:
•Shop from reputable online sites that you know
•Never respond to pop up ads
•If possible, use a credit card versus a debit card when shopping online. Consumers can dispute charges with their credit card company, but using a debit card can give scammers direct access to the consumer’s bank account.
•Make sure you are on a secure website before entering your personal information.
•Make sure you know what shipping and processing fees you are paying.
•Make sure you know the website’s return policy before placing an order.
The following are tips while shopping out and about:
•Never carry large amounts of cash
•Only carry the credit cards you intend to use
•Watch out for shoulder surfers while at the checkout
•Place packages in the trunk or out of site while shopping
•Never travel with a purse or wallet lying on your seat. It takes less than 10 seconds at a red light for someone to break your window and take your belongings.
•Always check the store’s return policy
•Never talk to strangers that approach you in the parking lot
Identity thieves and scammers prey on innocent consumers during the holiday season, so protect yourself. If you feel at any time that you are not safe, call 911 and report any suspicious activity to your local law enforcement.


Trusts for particular purposes: employment-related trusts - educational trusts
An employer may set up an educational trust (sometimes known as a scholarship trust). This could provide scholarships for members of the families or households of employees. It is normally a discretionary capital settlement.
Action on learning of a new educational trust
Use the tracing function to see if a trust office has a record for the trust.
If there is no record issue a 41G (Trust). Do not get a copy of the trust document. Ask the trustees for the following information.
- Has the trust received income or acquired chargeable assets?
- If not, is it likely to do so in the future?
Pass the completed form and information to the appropriate trust office (TSEM1420) to take the following action.
Appropriate trust office: answer to both questions is ‘no’
If the answer is ‘no’, to both questions, advise the trustees they do not need to complete annual returns. Also remind them of their obligation to notify any future chargeability to tax (TMA70/ Section 7).
The instructions in the SA Manual are at ‘records/ set up taxpayer records/ when to set up a trust SA record/ new trusts with no income bearing assets’.
Appropriate trust office: answer to a question is ‘yes’
If they answer ‘yes’ to either question deal with as a new employee benefit trust (TSEM5050).


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Technically, you’re free to sell anytime after closing day. … It’s not just about selling the house for what you paid for it. You’ll also need to factor in the costs associated with buying, the costs associated with selling, the equity gained or lost, and moving expenses.
Can you sell your house anytime?
You can sell your house whenever you want — there’s no restriction on how long you must live in it before you put it on the market. However, as a general rule, the longer you live in your house before selling, the greater your chances of maximizing your profit and avoiding capital gains taxes.
What happens if I sell my house within a year?
If you are selling the home within one year of purchasing it, you will be liable to pay short-term capital gains tax. Capital gains tax is calculated by treating net capital gains tax as taxable income in the year the asset was sold. After 12 months, this gain is discounted by 50% for individual taxpayers.
Is there a penalty for selling your house?
No. Under federal law, you can typically avoid capital gains tax when selling your home if you owned and lived in the house for at least two of the past five years.
When can I sell my house after mortgage?
The general rule is six months — because that’s how long many lenders will need a property to be registered before they’ll issue another mortgage on it — but it’s all down to your individual circumstances.
Will I lose money if I sell my house after 1 year?
FAQs about selling your house after one year
You’ll likely lose money because of closing costs and capital gains taxes if you sell too soon after buying. If you need out fast, a better idea might be to rent the house.
Can I sell my house in less than 2 years?
To get around the capital gains tax, you need to live in your primary residence at least two of the five years before you sell it. Note that this does not mean you have to own the property for a minimum of 5 years, however. Once you’ve lived in the property for at least 2 years, you’d reach capital gains tax exemption.
Can you have 2 main residences?
A person can only have one main residence for tax purposes at any one time and a married couple or civil partners can only have one main residence between them. … It is not necessary for the main residence to be the home in which the individual or couple spend the majority of their time.
At what age can you sell your home and not pay capital gains?
The over-55 home sale exemption was a tax law that provided homeowners over the age of 55 with a one-time capital gains exclusion. Individuals who met the requirements could exclude up to $125,000 of capital gains on the sale of their personal residences.
What happens if you sell your house and don’t buy another?
Profit from the sale of real estate is considered a capital gain. However, if you used the house as your primary residence and meet certain other requirements, you can exempt up to $250,000 of the gain from tax ($500,000 if you’re married), regardless of whether you reinvest it.
How can I avoid paying taxes on the sale of my home?
However, to avoid tax on short-term capital gains, the only way out is to set it off against any short-term loss from the sale of other assets such as stocks, gold or another property. To plug tax leaks, the government has now made it mandatory for buyers to deduct TDS when they buy a house worth over Rs 50 lakh.
What is mortgage exit fee?
Exit fee: An exit fee is charged for closing your mortgage account – for example, if you switch to another lender or remortgage to another deal with the same lender. But it can also be charged when you just finish paying off your mortgage.
What happens when you sell a house before the mortgage is paid off?
Typically, sellers use their proceeds to pay off their remaining mortgage balance and closing costs, then pocket the remaining funds. This option is possible because real estate generally gains value over time, so a house is usually going to be worth more when you sell it than when you purchased it.
How do I pay off my mortgage when I sell my house?
Get a bridge loan: A bridge loan is a short-term loan that can be used to help you pay off your old mortgage and make your down payment on your new home. Then, when you sell your old home, you can use the funds from the sale to pay off the bridge loan.


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The U.S. government has filed a civil lawsuit accusing a Houston-based global construction company and its Kuwaiti subcontractor of submitting nearly $50 million in inflated claims to install live-in trailers for troops during the Iraq War.
As the number of war fighters in Iraq shrinks, the number of contractors will too. On Monday the Commission looked at the plan for the contractor drawdown.
Commissioner Dov Zakheim told FederalNewsRadio DCAA and DCMA "just didn't seem to be working in harness, and we got assurances, very, very firm assurances, from a very senior Defense official, Mr. Shay Assad, who said he's going to have it sorted out in 30 days. And frankly, we believe him."
There is no precise figure for how many contractors are in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The independent Commission on Wartime Contracting wants to know whether American contractors in Iraq are adequately reducing the number of employees in the country as U.S. troops are withdrawn. Commission co-chair Michael Thibault explains.


This topic was written by Sultan Al-Qahtani – the Korean giant recently registered a patent for its foldable tablet, Galaxy Z Fold Tab, with a design that supports triple folding.
Samsung continues to develop devices and smartphones with a foldable design, and today a new model for tablets with a triple folding design was revealed, which was monitored in the WIPO database.
The three-dimensional images of the Galaxy Z Fold Tab illustrate Samsung’s new vision in the design of multiple foldable screens, as the patent was published during the month of May 2021, Samsung also applied to register the patent in the US Intellectual Property Office (USPTO).
LetsGoDigital also released 3D images of the Galaxy Z Fold Tab, which are based on the drawing in the patent files, as well as the details that appear on the device.
The design of the device confirms that it will not need a cover due to the distinctive foldable design of the device, and the distinctive brand of this device has not been officially confirmed, but expectations indicate that the device may come with the title Galaxy Z Flex or Galaxy Z Fold Tab.
The foldable tablet design also includes a site dedicated to the S Pen, but the device is in the first stage so far, as the Korean giant has not officially confirmed its plans to implement this design on the ground.


On February 9th, the United Forces for our Disappeared in Coahuila (FUUNDEC) held a meeting with members of the Independent Working Group on Forced Disappearances, and several state and federal authorities. State authorities included the Governor of the State of Coahuila, Lic. Rubén Ignacio Moreira Valdez, the Secretariat of Legal Affairs and Human Rights of the Secretary of the Interior (SEGOB), Lia Limón Garcia, the Human Rights Department of the Attorney General Office (PGR), Ricardo Garcia Cervantes, the State Coordinator for the Federal Police in Coahuila Commissioner, Eduardo Valiente Hernández, and the Congresswoman Miriam Cárdenas Cantu.
The Independent Working Group (IWG) presented its second report, which focused on three main themes: interviews with public officials, examination questions and call for proposal for the comprehensive Forum on the disappearance of persons in Coahuila. The IWG identified that “one of the recurrences (which the Secretary repeated) is that no one was prepared for the phenomenon of forced disappearances, but that in six years of the oldest case recorded by FUUNDEC, it was difficult to maintain the same perspective.”
In this meeting, FUUNDEC recognized the importance of the creation of the Forum on the disappearances in Coahuila in order to start a dialogue with experts at the national and international level. The Governor of Coahuila accepted the organization of this forum proposed by the IWG.
The Governor promised to arrange a meeting between FUUNDEC, United Forces for Our Disappeared in Mexico (FUNDEM) and the National Conference of Governors (CONAGO) in order to address the problem of disappearances in Mexico and give FUNDEM the opportunity to make some proposals in this regard to the state governors.
The coordinator of the Federal Police in Coahuila informed that the Federal Police will provide a research team to the state government to facilitate the search of missing persons, which is one of the federal government commitment’s with FUUNDEC.
The Office of Legal Affairs and Human Rights promised to arrange a meeting with the Secretary of the Interior, Miguel Angel Osorio Chong, to be held on Feb. 19 in Mexico City. On February 20, there will be a meeting between FUNDEM and the Attorney General Jesus Murillo Karam. The Congress woman Miriam Cárdenas Cantu informed FUUNDEC of the fulfillment of the commitment made last December between FUNDEM and the Commission of Human Rights of the Chamber of Deputies, which will be held on February 21 in Mexico City.


In Willis, Texas, probate is a legal procedure that a court must go through before giving effect to a will. Before putting a will into effect, a court has to determine that it is valid.
As part of this procedure, the court in Willis, Texas has various important responsibilities. Most importantly, it has to decide if the will is valid, and consider evidence that it is not (if any such evidence exists). The probate court then has to ensure that the property is distributed in an orderly manner, as close to the terms of the will (assuming it is valid) as possible.
The executor of the estate is frequently named in the will. If not, the probate court in Willis, Texas will name will appoint a person to serve as executor. This is typically the person who stands to inherit the most under the will.
The executor is the person responsible for initiating the probate proceedings. The person who would inherit the most from the will is appointed, because they have the greatest incentive to move the process along as quickly as possible, so they can get their inheritance.
Duties of the Executor in Willis, Texas
The executor has various duties with respect to the will. First, it is his or her job to actually initiate probate proceedings, which often must be completed before the will is given effect.
Additionally, the executor has to make sure that the decedent's relatives and other people named in the will have notice of the testator's death, typically through the filing of a copy of the official death certificate.
If the decedent was even moderately well-off financially, it's likely that they'll have substantial amounts of both debts and assets. The executor is tasked with drafting an accurate accounting of the debts and assets of the estate, so as much of the decedent's debts can be paid off as possible.
Moreover, the executor is required to take the lead in establishing the validity of the will, effectively acting as the living embodiment of the decedent's estate. The executor is typically the person who will inherit the most once the will goes through probate, so they have a good reason to put in the work to do this.
How Can A Willis, Texas Lawyer Help?
Because of the difficulties involved in probate, it would be smart to hire a knowledgeable Willis, Texas probate lawyer, especially if you are the executor of an estate and unsure how to proceed.


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Electrocution Accidents in NC
If a worker is shocked or fatally electrocuted while performing their job duties, the worker or their surviving dependents may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, which can pay for medical expenses, pay for funeral expenses, and partially replace lost wages. Unfortunately, North Carolina’s complex laws can make the process of getting benefits very difficult for workers, especially in situations where an employer or insurance company has already denied the claim. Being represented by an aggressive, experienced workers’ compensation attorney increases the odds of getting the benefits you deserve.
We can fight to make sure that your rights are protected while working to increase the value of your claim. We handle workers’ compensation claims, appeals, and hearings on behalf of disabled workers throughout the Charlotte region.
Effects of Electrical Injuries
Every year in the United States, thousands of people are killed or seriously injured by accidental contact with high-voltage lines, industrial equipment, home appliances, and wires or outlets conducting powerful electrical currents. Electricity can kill or maim in fractions of a second and is capable of causing a range of debilitating medical effects that can leave the victim permanently disabled. Examples of injuries that can be caused by contact with electrical wires or other sources of electricity include, but are not limited to:
- Damage to bones & muscle tissue caused by electrical current traveling through the body
- Heart attack caused by disruption of normal heart rhythms
- Hearing loss or impaired hearing
- Loss of physical sensation
- Nerve damage
- Painful muscle spasms and contractions
- Partial or total paralysis
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Second degree burns or third degree burns
- Tingling and numbness
- Vision loss or impaired vision
- Severe tongue injuries caused by involuntary clamping of the jaw
While anyone can be fatally electrocuted or severely shocked, workers in certain professions have an elevated risk due to their job requirements. For example, construction workers, utility workers, electricians and electrical apprentices, and appliance repair specialists all work around electricity on a routine basis, creating numerous opportunities for disaster to strike.
NC Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Electrocution and Shock Injuries
The North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act establishes a requirement for most employers to carry mandatory workers’ compensation insurance. Most workers in North Carolina are covered by the law, with some exceptions for workers employed by companies with fewer than three employees. This extends to part-time workers, full-time workers, and even independent contractors.
An employer who does not carry workers’ compensation insurance may be violating the law, depending on the size and nature of the company. If your employer informs you that workers’ compensation is not available, it is in your best interests to review the matter with an experienced work injury lawyer as soon as possible. If your employer is violating the law, an attorney can step in to protect your rights and fight for the benefits you deserve.
Workers’ compensation benefits serve several purposes. For example, one purpose of benefits is to compensate the worker for the loss of earnings while he or she is in recovery. The amount of compensation varies from claim to claim, because payments are calculated based on the worker’s pre-injury weekly wage. Specifically, a worker is entitled to up to 66.66% of his or her pre-accident wage.
Therefore, a worker who was earning $800 per week before becoming injured could receive a maximum award of $533.28 per week. If the worker is later able to return to work, these benefits will be reduced or cut off, depending on how much income the worker earns after resuming employment.
The other key purpose of workers’ compensation benefits is to provide financial coverage for medical bills related to the injury. This extends to reasonable medical expenses related to surgery, medication, physical therapy, medical transportation, and other aspects of patient care.
In order to receive benefits, the worker must (1) report the injury to his or her employer within 30 days of the injury, and (2) file a claim for workers’ compensation with assistance from an attorney. If the injury is not reported in time, or if no claim is filed, the worker will be unable to secure benefits. For a free consultation, contact our law offices online, or call us right away at (704) 376-1616
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Safety Reporting (Research other than Clinical Trials of Investigational Medical Products (CTIMPs)) for UK Health Departments’ Research Ethics Service (RES)
Serious adverse event
In research other than CTIMPs, a serious adverse event (SAE) is defined as an untoward occurrence that:
a) results in death;
b) is life-threatening;
c) requires hospitalisation or prolongation of existing hospitalisation;
d) results in persistent or significant disability or incapacity; or
e) consists of a congenital abnormality or birth defect; or
f) is otherwise considered medically significant by the investigator.
A SAE occurring to a research participant should be reported to the REC where in the opinion of Chief Investigator (CI) the event was:
- related – that is, it resulted from administration of any of the research procedures, and
- unexpected – that is, the type of event is not listed in the protocol as an expected occurrence.
|SAE||Chief Investigator (CI) or sponsor.||Within 15 days of the CI becoming aware of the event.||SAE report form for non- CTIMPs, available from the HRA website.||The REC which issued the favourable ethical opinion.|
|Urgent safety measures||Chief Investigator or Sponsor. Or exceptionally by the local Principal Investigator (PI).||Immediately (by telephone) Within 3 days (in writing)||
Noting in writing setting out the reasons for the urgent safety measures and the plan for further action.
The REC which issues the favourable ethical opinion.
Approvals Officer/REC Manager will acknowledge within 30 days.
|Progress reports||To be submitted by sponsor, sponsor’s legal representative or Chief Investigator (CI). Must always be signed by CI.||
Annually (starting 12 months after the date of the favourable opinion).
The REC may exceptionally request more frequent reports.
|Annual progress report form (non-CTIMPs), available from the HRA website.||The REC which issued the favourable ethical opinion.|
|Declaration of the conclusion or early termination of the research||Sponsor or CI.||
Within 90 days (conclusion).
Within 15 days (early termination).
The end of the trial should be defined in the protocol.
|End of study declaration form, available from the HRA website.||The REC which issued the favourable ethical opinion.|
Note: This is only applicable for project-based research (i.e. not research tissue banks or research databases) that have received a favourable ethical opinion from a REC
|Sponsor or CI.||
Within one year of the conclusion of the research.
|Final Report, submitted via the HRA website or via IRAS, depending on the type of study.||Submitted centrally to the research ethics service.|
All reports will be acknowledged within 30 days. If any issues are raised, the REC may write to the Chief Investigator or sponsor for further information or clarification.


Criminal record cleared for James Robert Matthews
Updated On: Oct 29 2013 06:53:34 PM CDT
A criminal charge against former Montgomery County Commissioner James Robert Matthews has been expunged.
"The slate is wiped clean," said Atty. Judson Aaron, Matthew's Philadelphia lawyer.
In December 2011, said Aaron, Matthews was charged with one misdemeanor count of "false swearing," making a false statement to government officials in connection with an investigation.
Aaron declined to elaborate, except to say Matthews never pleaded guilty to the charge.
Matthews, a Republican, was chairman of the county commissioners and had served three terms when he decided not to run again in 2011.
The issue involved Matthews' relationship with Certified Abstract, a company that did business with the county. Matthews' mortgage company did business with Certified Abstract and its owners. A grand jury determined that isn't illegal, but lying about it under oath is.
In December 2011 Matthews was led into court in handcuffs, accused of lying to that grand jury. He was arrested after an 18-month investigation led by the District Attorney's office. The grand jury was offended by the volume of lies Matthews allegedly told them, District Attorney Risa Vetri-Ferman said at the time.
Matthews denied the allegations.
In July 2012, the district attorney said Matthews admitted that he lied during that investigation. He said Matthews would be put on probation, and was ordered to pay more than $10,000 in fines.
To clear his record, Matthews did "a certain number of hours" of community service in an ARD -- Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition -- program. Such programs are offered for those accused of less serious charges, especially first-time offenders.
The order dismissing criminal charges against Matthews and expunging his arrest record was signed Friday by Montgomery County Judge S. Gerald Corso.
Matthews is the brother of MSNBC anchor Chris Matthews.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin Senate has passed Gov. Scott Walker's school safety proposal that makes $100 million in grants available.
The Senate passed the bill 28-4 on Tuesday. The Assembly was expected to sign off on Thursday.
The bill creates a new office of school safety under the state Department of Justice, which would be in charge of the grants.
Walker and bill supporters say schools can use the grant money to make security enhancements, similar to how airports tightened restrictions following the 9-11 terrorist attacks.
But Democrats and other advocates say Walker and Republicans are missing the core issue of tightening gun control. They have been calling for universal background checks and reinstituting a 48-hour waiting period for gun purchases.
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A diplomat’s cook who “stole the innocence” of young girls was sentenced on Monday to two years, eight months prison.
Mustapha Barhoumi, 52, admitted to charges of sexual interference, telling police that it was “the way God made me.”
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Justice Ann Alder told Barhoumi, a diagnosed pedophile: “You should be ashamed and horrified at your actions. You stole the innocence of (those) young girls. It is something they will never get back. There is no excuse.”
Alder did, however, give Barhoumi credit for quickly admitting his guilt and saving the children and their parents from the “added trauma” of a trial.
Barhoumi has been in custody since his arrest in May. With credit for time served, his remaining sentence is 21 months.
Alder recommended that Barhoumi, a father of five, serve his remaining prison time in a secure treatment centre.
A publication ban forbids publishing details that might identify the victims.
In a victim impact statement, the girls’ father told the court that Barhoumi had “destroyed” his daughters’ futures and left them traumatized and in treatment.
“My spirit is grieving,” he said. “It would be a lie to say everything is OK.”
The preteen girls also produced victim impact statements — mostly in the form of drawings — to illustrate their state of mind.


On 18 March 2015, Adventure Consulting organised the conference during which Anita Palukiewicz was a speaker twice. Her presentations referred to new regulations of the amended Geological and Mining Law and new rules of preparing and execution of projects in the scope of hydrocarbons prospecting and production.
On 17 and 18 March, Legal Fair of Practices and Labour took place in Warsaw. SSW Law Firm was involved in the event and presented itself for the third time running.
In the building of Warsaw University Library in Warsaw, prestigious Polish and international law firms and companies related to legal industry presented their offer for students and graduates of legal departments. The fair was attended by nearly 8,000 visitors.
On 12 March 2015, Paweł Chyb gave a presentation at the symposium devoted to the aspects of tax consultancy, inter-generation transfer, and corporate finance organised by Trio Conferences. The subject of his presentation was planning succession as an expression of responsibility for the family and company.
We are pleased to announce that SSW Law Firm has been recognized as the Most Effective Tax Advisory Firm in this year's Ranking of Tax Advisory Firms, prepared by the Gazeta Prawna newspaper.
Granting this award, the editorial jury took into consideration inter alia the results that law firms achieved for their clients, their success in tax litigation and court proceedings, and their effectiveness in acquiring client-friendly tax interpretations from the Minister of Finance.
Furthermore, SSW was recognized as one of the top three Best Advisory Firms of 2014, taking into account the complexity of cases handled and the innovative nature of advice provided.
These awards were granted in the category of companies having between 3 to 9 tax advisors.
Over 70 tax advisory firms participated in this year's ranking.
SSW Distinguished in the Polish Lawyer website ranking: Leaders of Financing Transaction Handling AD 2014
On 23 February 2015, the report-ranking list of the PolskiPrawnik.pl website was published. It described Leaders of financing transaction handling in 2014. The SSW Law Firm was distinguished for the PLN 52 million transaction related to issuing of bonds by Erbud S.A. company. The lawyers in charge of this transaction were Wojciech Szczepaniak and Szymon Okoń - details.
Maciej Duch as a speaker at the “Construction Contacts – How to Avoid Bankruptcy with the Contractor and Secure Your Contract”
On 20 February 2015, Maciej Duch gave a speech at the workshop organised by the Nowoczesna Firma (Modern Company). The subject of his presentation was “Securing Contractual Claims vs. Bankruptcy. Impact of Announcing Bankruptcy on Legal Situation of a Contractor, its Property, and Concluded Contracts”.
Joanna Tomaszewska, Ph.D., gave a speech at the workshop on amendments in provisions of Personal Data Protection Act organised by SSW Law Firm and Lewiatan Confederation
On 05 February 2015, SSW Law Firm in cooperation with Lewiatan Confederation organised workshop on amendments in provisions of Personal Data Protection Act that came into force on 01 January 2015. The presentation on new regulations was conducted by Joanna Tomaszewska, Ph.D.
On 13 – 14 January 2015 in Bristol hotel in Warsaw the Mining and Geological Law Act Conference took place. The event gathered over 90 representatives of companies operating in mining industry. Within two days several experts discussed practical aspects of amendments in the Mining and Geological Law. The lecturers included, inter alia, Daniel Kawczyński – a member of the British Parliament and a special advisor to the British Prime Minister, professor Andrzej Kraszewski Ph. D. and engineer – former Minister of Environment, Henryk Jezierski Ph.D. – former Undersecretary of State and Chief National Geologist and Piotr Woźniak – former Minister of Economy and Chief National Geologist, Undersecretary in Ministry of Environment.
SSW Spaczyński, Szczepaniak i Wspólnicy Law Firm was a co-organiser and partner of the Conference.
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Jakub Jędrzejewski and Agnieszka Pajurek as speakers during the “International Contracts – Practical Aspects of Transborder Trade in Goods” workshop
On 15 - 16 January 2015, Jakub Jędrzejewski and Agnieszka Pajurek were present at the workshop organised by TrioConferences. Mr. Jędrzejewski gave a lecture on the most important clauses in international trade while the presentation by Agnieszka Pajurek referred to the aspects of international trade in goods in the light of amended regulations of the VAT Act.
On 4 December 2014, the Between Heaven and Earth Foundation staged its annual charity auction during which Wojciech Szczepaniak was distinguished with an award for supporting and aiding incurably ill children cared for by the Foundation.


Religious freedom not violated by compulsory swimming classes
Swiss authorities did not violate religious freedom when they declared mixed-sex swimming classes should be compulsory for two Muslim girls, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled.
The deicision, announced on Tuesday, follows a long-standing case concerning a family living in Basel. In 2008, the parents of two girls, aged seven and nine, refused to send them to compulsory mixed swimming lessons on the grounds that "their beliefs prohibited them from allowing their children to take part."
Education officials held talks with the parents, who have both Swiss and Turkish citizenship, and explained that exemptions were only available for girls who had reached the age of puberty - which neither girl had reached at the time.
In July 2010, the Department of Education fined them 1,400 Swiss francs - 700 francs per daughter - for "acting in breach of their parental duty".
Jurisdiction changed in 2008
The couple declared the fine "illegal" and declared that such treatment represented a voilation of Article 9 of the European Convention on Human Rights concerning the right to freedom of religion.
A year later, they lost an appeal at the administration court of the canton of Basel-Stadt and took their case to the Federal Court.
In March 2012, the Federal Court ruled that although the parents' adherance to their belief was protected by freedom of religion, the obligatory swimming classes did not touch the core issue of this basic human right.
The court stated that there was no reason to modify the jurisdiction, which had been changed in October 2008 because of this case. According to this change, the Federal Court had determined that the Swiss multicultural school system should aim to include children from all cultures in the social frameworks applying to the country.
The court ruled it was "a prerequisite to participating in later economic and cultural life, to guarantee equal opportunity, and to secure social peace".
Integration through school
The Federal Court furthermore declared in its published verdict that school played a central role in social integration and that, therefore, pupils have to attend all compulsory classes.
As a countermeasure, schools must be neutral and secular, the court ruled. Within the frame of the importance of compulsory classes, a school "should not allow a special rule for all personal wishes".
The couple took their case to the European Court of Human Rights, which on Tuesday declared that the integration of the children into Swiss society was of upmost importance and agreed with the Federal Government ruling.
The court ruled that the Basel authorities had not violated the parents right to freedom of religion by insisting their children attend compulsory lessons. However, it accepted that the canton's refusal to exempt the girls had "constituted an interference with their freedom of religion".
This interference was however justified by the need to protect the children from social exclusion, the ECHR said.
The statement added that school "played a special role in the process of integration, particularly where children of foreign origin were concerned."
According to the ECHR, swimming classes are not merely held for children to learn how to swim but it was "above all" that they take part in that activity along with other pupils."
Furthermore, the court added that the school had granting permisson for the girls to wear burkinis.
The parents believed that their right to freedom of religion, as stated in Article 9, was enough to grant an exemption for their two daughters to attend mixed-sex swimming classes.
They therefore did not feel obliged to send their children to these classes. They denied they had violated their obligation as parents, and declared that the fine had been illegal.
The parents emphasised that they commit to a strict Muslim belief, which forbids swimming classes involving both boys and girls.
While the Quran demands the covering of the female body from puberty, an Islam-oriented idea of shame forbids any mixed-sex swimming classes.
Basel-Stadt happy about verdict
The canton of Basel-Stadt is "satisfied" with the verdict of the ECHR. Following the verdict, Basel’s head of education, Christoph Eymann, said that Basel-Stadt regards school as a “bracket around the entire population” and that the canton had a "diligent attitude to children from all religious backgrounds".
Mr Eymann said he was also pleased that the ECHR had mentioned that an alternative option of wearing burkinis had been offered for the two children. He said that such discussions are only made in individual cases. (Procedure number 29086/12).
Basel’s government wants to report on tenant protection initiatives
Basel’s government will not present the three popular initiatives launched by the cantonal tenants’ association in September last year directly to the sovereign.
Instead, the Grand Council is to hand over the details of the initiatives in the form of a report.
The parliament should declare two of the three initiatives legally admissible, the government said on Tuesday. However, the Grand Council is expected to compliment the initiative “Ja zu bezahlbaren Mietgerichtsverfahren” (Yes to affordable rental court cases) with two additions, which the government sees as “indispensable”.
The government thus aims to put down the popular demand in another law than the initiators declared. Furthermore, it suggests a transitory provision to satisfy legal security.
The government also plans to only partially accept the “Wohnschutzinitiative” (Housing protection initiative), which is aimed to change the constitution to include total renovations based on returns. The text of the initiative has to be modified because it suggests that the canton can be legislatively active in the area of dismissal protection – which is not the case.
Finally, the government wants to accept the “Neumieten-Initiative” (new tenants initiative) without any modifications and in full. This initiative demands the introduction of an obligatory form of initial rent.
The tenants’ association (MV) wants to fight massive price increases charged to tenants in this way. The government aims to report on the experience in cantons where the obligatory form already applies.


Healthcare data is some of the most personal and sensitive information about individuals. Protecting this data is crucial not only for the privacy of patients but also for the trustworthiness and reputation of healthcare providers. With the rise of digital health records and telemedicine, ensuring the security and privacy of this data has become even more critical.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA):
- Definition: HIPAA is a U.S. law enacted in 1996 that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information.
- Key Components:
- Privacy Rule: This rule sets national standards for the protection of individually identifiable health information. Covered entities are required to take necessary steps to ensure the privacy of patient data.
- Security Rule: This rule establishes a national set of security standards for protecting health information held or transferred in electronic form.
- Breach Notification Rule: Requires covered entities and their business associates to provide notification following a breach of unsecured protected health information.
- Enforcement Rule: This rule contains provisions related to the compliance and investigations, penalties for non-compliance, and procedures for hearings.
- Importance: HIPAA compliance ensures that healthcare providers, payers, and their business associates take the necessary steps to securely store, process, and transmit protected health information.
Data Encryption and Cybersecurity Best Practices in Healthcare:
- Data Encryption:
- At Rest: Data stored in databases, files, or backups should be encrypted. Encryption converts data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.
- In Transit: Data being transmitted, especially over the internet, should be encrypted using protocols like TLS (Transport Layer Security) to ensure it can’t be intercepted and read.
- Regular Security Audits: Periodic assessments should be conducted to identify vulnerabilities in the system.
- Access Controls: Ensure that only authorized individuals can access patient data. This might include the use of strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and user access levels.
- Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems: These tools monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic, helping to detect and block potential threats.
- Patch Management: Regularly update and patch software and systems to protect against known vulnerabilities.
- Backup Systems: Regular backups ensure data can be restored in case of cyber-attacks like ransomware.
- Employee Training: Staff should be educated about the importance of data privacy, recognizing potential phishing attacks, and safe online behaviors.
- Mobile Device Management: With the increase in the use of mobile devices in healthcare, ensure that they are securely managed, encrypted, and can be remotely wiped if lost.
- Incident Response Plan: Have a clear plan in place to respond to any data breaches or cyber threats, ensuring timely action and notification as required.
- Secure Disposal: When hardware or storage devices are decommissioned, they should be securely wiped or destroyed to ensure data isn’t recoverable.
Protecting healthcare data is a shared responsibility among all stakeholders in the healthcare ecosystem. With threats continuously evolving, healthcare institutions must be proactive in adopting robust security measures and staying updated on the latest best practices in data privacy and cybersecurity.


The Delta State governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has urged the police to arrest internet fraudsters popularly called yahoo boys across the state.
Governor Okowa made this call when he sent condolences across to the family of Elozino Ogege, a murdered 300L student of the state owned university Delsu for rituals.
Governor Okowa, who was greatly distraught by the sad development, has ordered a serious crackdown on all “Yahoo boys”, ritualists and all those involved in unexplainable and sudden wealth in the state.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Charles Aniagwu in Asaba on Monday, the Governor expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family, the Isoko nation and the Delta State University Abraka community.
The Governor noted with serious concern and worry, the increasing and disturbing activities of suspected ritual killers and criminally-minded individuals, whose obtrusive and flamboyant escapades are becoming more conspicuous.
“On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, It is with a heavy heart that I write to express our profound commiserations to the family of Miss Elozino Ogege, the Isoko nation, her friends, both within and outside the University community”.
“I am glad that the security agencies have made serious progress in the investigation into the murder and I can assure Deltans and Nigerians that justice will be served on the perpetrators of this dastardly act.


Teenager Harry Silcock has pleaded guilty to a late night hit and run in Christchurch last month.
Silcock, 18, was driving a car which struck pedestrian Sean Hutt, 20, and Kyle Thomson, 17, in Shands Rd, Hornby, about 10.20pm on Saturday, September 15.
Police say he was making a dangerous overtaking manoeuvre.
Mr Hutt died at the scene and Mr Thomson suffered a broken leg.
Silcock today pleaded guilty to driving dangerously causing death, failing to stop and check an accident (injury), and driving dangerously causing injury.
Wearing a suit, he was flanked by his father and mother in court.
Police prosecutor Sergeant Anna Lloyd said about 70 people with their cars had gathered beside Shands Rd, near the intersection with Marshs Rd, about 11pm, Saturday, September 15.
She said the council had installed lighting to a high standard at the intersection in 2008 and it was well lit for a semi-rural road.
About 100 metres before the intersection, the speed limit changed from 70km/h to 100km/h.
Police estimated that 80m from the intersection, Silcock's car was travelling at 92km/h, when he overtook a Suzuki Swift travelling in the same direction.
He was still in the incorrect lane when he struck the group of people who were standing up to half a metre onto the road.
Mr Hutt was thrown or carried 30m to 40m by the impact and died instantly.
Another man received a broken ankle, Ms Lloyd said.
Police found skid marks on the other side of the Marshs Rd intersection, indicating Silcock slowed or came to a sudden stop, before leaving the scene.
He handed himself in to the police the next day, but declined to make a statement.
Judge Jane Farish called for a pre-sentence report that will cover his suitability for home and community detention.
She said Silcock had asked for the matter to be allowed to go to a restorative justice conference before sentencing. Silcock had a large group of supporters at the court.
He and his defence counsel James Rapley declined to say anything to waiting media as they left the court.
Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Murton said the cars were not racing.
"He (Silcock) was following the car and overtook it on double yellow lines before he hit the victim,'' he said.
Silcock said nothing when he entered the dock as his lawyer James Rapley, entered the guilty pleas.
Silcock was bailed and will appear again on December 7 for sentence.


Thibodaux Man Charged with Hacking ICloud, Facebook, and Email Accounts of over 50 Victims
U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite announced that BRADER YELVERTON, age 24, of Thibodaux, was charged today in a one-count Bill of Information with obtaining unauthorized access to protected computers to acquire information.
According to the Bill of Information, between about 2013 and December 15, 2015, YELVERTON obtained access to the personal Apple iCloud, Facebook, and email accounts of not fewer than fifty victims, many of whom resided within the Eastern District of Louisiana, without their knowledge or authorization. After accessing the accounts, YELVERTON acquired copies of the contents, including personal photographs and other private information. According to the Bill of Information, the collective value of the information YELVERTON obtained without authorization was more than $5,000.
If convicted, YELVERTON faces a maximum term of imprisonment of up to five years in prison, followed by up to three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine.
U.S. Attorney Polite reiterated that the Bill of Information is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
U.S. Attorney Polite praised the work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorney Jordan Ginsberg is in charge of the prosecution.


KUALA LUMPUR: A think tank has urged the Parliamentary Special Select Committee (PSSC) reviewing the tobacco generational endgame (GEG) bill to remove Clause 17 of the legislation.
The clause criminalises smoking, vaping as well as the possession of any tobacco products or smoking devices by those born in 2007 and onwards.
Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy chief executive officer Azrul Mohd Khalib said the law should instead put the burden on retailers, companies and corporations to not sell or supply tobacco and vape products to the GEG generation.
"Clause 17 makes the proposed legislation vulnerable to accusations of selective prosecutive, creates stigma and discrimination and marginalises a group of people who will need support and assistance.
"Despite our best efforts, in the future there will be people in the GEG group who smoke and vape, and become addicted to nicotine. Should they be punished?
"The legislation should ensure that it is an offence to legally sell or supply tobacco or vape products to those born from Jan 1, 2007.
"It should not criminalise individual possession or usage. This is the approach taken by New Zealand through its Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked Tobacco) Amendment Bill. We should do the same," he said in a statement today.
Azrul stressed that anyone addicted to nicotine has the right to be treated equally under the law, with compassion and dignity.
Therefore, he said the GEG bill should not be allowed to disproportionately affect young people, people from low income groups and vulnerable populations.
"We have learnt from the bitter experience of Malaysia's war on drug abuse that the legal assault is often on the individuals who fall victim to addiction.
"Sixty per cent of the over 69,000 prison inmates in Malaysia are minor drug offenders, who have been convicted for consumption, use and possession of various narcotics such as marijuana.
"Even without imprisonment, Clause 17 has the potential to create enormous harm by repeating the same mistakes made during our drug war.
"By removing Clause 17, the concerns regarding enforcement under Part IX (of the bill) and its implications to individual smokers and vapers such as warrantless searches, seizure of property and access to private information can be properly focused on individual retailers, companies and corporations selling, supplying and manufacturing tobacco products and vape," he said.
Azrul also said that the bill had the best chance to be passed in the upcoming Dewan Rakyat sitting.
"If it fails to be passed this time around, it might be another decade before we see the kind of leadership and vision demonstrated in this attempt.
"It might be years before vape is finally regulated, and for tobacco consumption to finally be reduced in Malaysia.
"By that time, thousands of people would have certainly lost their lives. Billions of ringgit in health expenditure would also have been spent,"he said.
The PSSC, chaired by Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, will hold its first meeting to review the GEG, otherwise known as the Control of Tobacco Products and Smoking Bill 2022, this week. Khairy had tabled the bill for its first reading in Dewan Rakyat on July 27.


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Welp, looks like we didn't need to give everyone a gun after all.
Gun crime rise 'has peaked'
Firearms offences up 3%, Home Office reports, but figures reveal rate is slowing and survey shows violent crime falling
Alan Travis, home affairs editor Friday October 17, 2003 The Guardian
The explosion in gun crime in England and Wales appears to have passed its peak and has been falling since last November, according to Home Office figures published yesterday.
The official figures show that there were 10,250 firearms offences in the 12 months to March 2003, a 3% rise over the year compared with a 35% increase the previous year.
The detailed Home Office figures suggest that the increase in gun crime peaked in autumn 2001 and has been falling since November 2002.
The figures show that shots were fired in 17% of the incidents involving firearms. Last year 80 people were killed in shootings, compared with 95 the year before. Nearly 400 people were seriously injured.
While the increase in gun crime appears to have levelled off, the crime figures recorded by police show a 9% increase in violent crime in the year to June 2003, including a 12% rise in violence against the person, and a 5% increase in sex offences. But there was a 7% fall in robberies.
By contrast, the more authoritative British Crime Survey, which is based on interviews with 36,000 people about their experience of crime, shows that violent crime fell by 5% over the same period. The risk of becoming a victim of violent crime is unchanged, at about one in 25.
A Home Office spokesman said that the overall level of violent crime remained stable and much of the rise in recorded violent crime was due to better reporting and logging of low-level thuggery as well as more willingness by victims to report sexual assault.
The two sets of figures show a slightly different picture for the overall crime rate for England and Wales. The police figures show the rate unchanged, while the BCS records a 5% fall. Both show that burglaries and car crime are continuing to fall, with one in four of the adult population at risk of becoming a victim of such crime each year - about the same as in 1981.
"The risk of a fatal shooting in England and Wales is still one of the lowest in the world, but every crime involving a firearm is a serious concern and every life lost to gun crime is a terrible tragedy."
Is the personalownership of firearms allowed in the UK? If so, what are the restrictions?
Thuggery, hah thats a funny word. I charge thee with thuggery, guvnah!
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Just give em a little more time, the iraqis are making great progress. And this is unorganized. Wait till they get organized.
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It’s been a long time, 42 years more of less since law school graduation. Ah, that was a time! For a sweet few months in the spring of 1977, I knew absolutely everything about the law. All anyone had to do was ask me (and sometimes they didn’t even need to ask: I’d just volunteer).
Alas, by the middle of June, a week after commencement, I was cramming for the bar exam and finding out I did not know so much after all. It’s been all downhill since then. The longer I go, the more I’m shocked to discover what I either no longer know or never knew to begin with. Beyond what lawyers should know, many clients are shocked that learned counsel aren’t as learned as clients imagine lawyers should be, such as being to recite all 50 titles (plus appendices) of the United States Code or recall the dissent in a case decided in Pocatello, Idaho, 42 years ago.
Lawyers get called on all the time to be knowledgeable and thorough in many different areas of the law. That’s why there are law books. And (because we’re two decades into the 21st Century) databases. Today’s case reminds us why it’s a good idea for all lawyers, including the most seasoned practitioners, to look things up and review the basics whenever he or she tackles some task not performed that often.
Richard Stafursky and his siblings were squabbling over inherited land. They settled it by Richard taking one chunk of land, and his brother and sister together owning an adjacent one. Richard gave his siblings an easement to cut grass and brush on a 3-acre portion of his land, provided the brush they cut was under 2” in diameter. He had a lawyer draft the easement into the deed, and then he conveyed his land — including the easement — to some tree-hugging nonprofit organization of which he was chairman.
Then the battle began. The tree-hugging group wanted to return the whole tract to nature and told Richard’s siblings they couldn’t cut down any trees when they cut brush. What’s more, the group transplanted native trees in the meadow that was subject to the easement. Finally, the nonprofit sued to get the court to issue a ruling as to what the easement meant.
How’d the lawyer screw it up? Easy. He thought he remembered how to write an easement. Easy-peasy, right? Write down the restriction, what the subservient estate holder was allowed to do or had to put up with. Then bill the client. And take a long lunch.
Had counsel refreshed his recollection of easement law, he would have recalled the nuance. Easements are driven by purpose. That’s black-letter law in Massachusetts. And nothing in the ‘cut no 2″-plus brush’ easement language written into the deed suggested a purpose.
No one seemed to be able to agree on why Richard had given the easement to his brother and sister. Richard was hauled into court as a witness, and claimed that the easement was just an artifice to help sell the property. The trial court rejected his explanation as meaningless at best and a fraud at worst. Then Richard took a different tack, claiming there was no purpose to the easement whatsoever. The brother and sister said the purpose was to preserve their view. The lower court had to find some purpose in order to enforce the easement, and thus decided the brother and sister’s explanation was the one that made the most sense.
The Massachusetts Court of Appeals upheld the decision, having no problem with the notion that the easement was a “view easement” (despite the apparent fact that Richard, who was trying to stick it to his siblings, denied the easement had a purpose at all). Clearly, the easement’s lack of explanation as to purpose and its unusual provisions about brush under 2” in diameter left the court in a position of having to provide much more guidance and interpretation than should have been necessary. In fact, had the easement been properly drafted, there would probably have been no lawsuit to begin with (assuming, of course, Richard had not wanted to stir things up in some other mischievous manner).
As the lower court quite rightly noted, all of the problems could have been avoided if the lawyer drafting the easement had shown as much care in stating the reason for the easement as he did in describing the limitations on what could be done.
World Species List-Natural Features Registry Institute v. Reading, 75 Mass.App.Ct. 302, 913 N.E.2d 925 (Ct.App. Mass. 2009) Richard Stafursky, the previous owner of property that included a 3-acre tract, granted his brother-in-law and sister, Jim and Sandra Reading — the owners of a next-door parcel — an easement permitting them “to enter on to the [three-acre] parcel [subject to the easement] for the sole purpose of cutting grass and brush no larger than two (2) inches in diameter when measured one (1) foot from the ground, excluding any cutting of grass and brush on wooden land as shown on said survey of the three-acre easement.” At the time the easement was granted, the 3-acre parcel consisted of two open meadows with a wooded area that was not to be cut in the middle. Richard deeded his land to the plaintiff Institute, a nature conservancy trust that he founded, which intended the return the whole large tract to its natural conditions.
Shortly thereafter, the Institute demanded that the Readings give advance notice before exercising the easement, that the neighbors not cut any trees (even those within the size limitation) and that the neighbors not remove any trees the Institute had transplanted to the area. The Institute contended that the sole purpose of the easement was to enable Richard to sell his property. The neighbors replied that the purpose of the easement was to enhance their view, and that they had acted within their rights as beneficiaries of the easement by cutting within the cutting area to maintain that view, and that the plaintiff does not have the right to transplant trees or other vegetation into the cutting area.
Held: The easement was a “view easement” and the neighbors had the right to exercise it. The Court said that “we do not consider it dispositive that the easement language here does not explicitly state that the purpose of the right to cut vegetation is to permit the benefitted landowner to enjoy the view. The purpose and effect of the view easements are not simply to limit the uses that the plaintiffs can make of their own property. Rather, the view easements here have taken on the defining characteristics of an affirmative easement by conferring on the defendants the right to enter and use land in the possession of another, and we conclude that this fact is dispositive.”
The Court noted that the limitation on cutting only grass and brush that was less than two inches in diameter was consistent with the circumstances of the grant of the easement, “representing a compromise between the desired uses of the easement property – as an open meadow for a view on the one hand and the potential restoration to a natural landscape on the other.”
The Court put a stop to World Species’ attempts to regulate the easement. First, the Court held that word ” brush” in the easement language included small trees. World Species could not stop the cutting of trees, nor could it defeat the easement by transplanting trees with a trunk larger than 2 inches. The Court said to allow this “conduct is inconsistent with Readings’ view easement. The easement area would become reforested if World Species were permitted to transplant trees of that size onto the easement area as such trees would exceed the dimensions of vegetation that [the Readings were] allowed to cut, thereby creating a condition that would eventually cause the view to disappear.”
The Court did agree with the Land Court judge that the easement grant had to be exercised regularly. That is, the Court said, the “Readings must use it or lose it. If [the Readings] do not regularly cut vegetation, small trees existing on the easement area will grow until they exceed two inches in diameter when measured one foot above the ground and he will no longer be permitted to cut such vegetation. Over time, the land will become reforested and the Readings will lose the view benefit… derived from the easement.”
– Tom Root