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Maine’s House Majority Leader Proposes Key Revisions to Legislative Expense Reimbursements

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PORTLAND, Maine — House Majority Leader Matt Moonen has proposed a bill aimed at updating the reimbursement system for Maine lawmakers. During a public hearing on the proposed legislation, he described the changes as straightforward adjustments to the reimbursement framework that governs legislative expenses. The bill, currently under review by the State and Local Government Committee, seeks to eliminate the existing rules that cap the reimbursements legislators can receive for meals and travel. Instead, fees would be determined by the Legislative Council, which would require a minimum of six votes in favor of any rate, … Read more

Federal Jury Awards $160,000 to Teachers in Landmark Equal Pay Victory Against Central Bucks School District

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PHILADELPHIA — Two female teachers from Central Bucks School District were awarded $160,000 by a federal jury on Thursday, after they argued that they were underpaid compared to their male counterparts. This verdict, delivered in U.S. District Court, came after a trial that began earlier in the week. Rebecca Cartee-Haring received $81,000 while Dawn Marinello was awarded $84,000. Although these figures are lower than the amounts the teachers claimed they were owed—$256,000 and $387,399, respectively—the jury determined there was evidence of discrimination within the district’s pay practices, according to the plaintiffs’ attorney, Ed Mazurek. He … Read more

"Harnessing Technology to Combat ‘Gray’ Imports: Industry Experts Advocate for Comprehensive Strategy"

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Kyiv, Ukraine – Legal experts are advocating for a comprehensive strategy to combat “gray” imports using modern technologies. Olga Zav’yazun, a lawyer in the Business Support practice at Juscutum, emphasizes that leveraging innovative solutions is essential for ensuring consumers have access to legitimate products, complete with satisfactory service and legal protections. Zav’yazun highlights the development of online platforms that enable consumers to verify product authenticity through serial numbers and other identification details. This technology can enhance consumer confidence by confirming the legality of the goods they purchase. She also notes that regional differentiation is an … Read more

Deadline Approaches: Bitfarms Investors Urged to Join Class Action Before July 8 to Seek Compensation

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NEW YORK — A significant opportunity has emerged for investors in Bitfarms Ltd. (NASDAQ: BITF), as a class action lawsuit has been initiated, prompting a call for affected shareholders to come forward. The Rosen Law Firm, a prominent global advocate for investor rights, announced this development, emphasizing that individuals who purchased Bitfarms securities from March 21, 2023, to December 9, 2024, are eligible to join the suit. Potential participants in the class action have until July 8, 2025, to file as lead plaintiffs. Interested shareholders can reach out to Phillip Kim, an attorney with the … Read more