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Local Idaho Falls Restaurant Ordered to Pay $319,000 for Violating Tip Sharing and Child Labor Laws

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Idaho Falls, Idaho – Mackenzie River Pizza, a local restaurant in Idaho Falls, has been ordered to pay a hefty sum of over $319,000 for engaging in illegal tip sharing, child labor, and violations of overtime work laws. The U.S. Department of Labor announced on Wednesday that the owners of the restaurant, Granite Mountain Restaurants LLC and MRP Idaho Falls LLC, were found guilty of multiple labor law violations related to employee payment, tip distribution, and the hiring of underage workers. According to a news release issued by the Department of Labor, a U.S. District … Read more

Xavier Dolan to Lead Un Certain Regard Jury at Cannes Film Festival

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Toronto, Canada – Xavier Dolan, the renowned Canadian filmmaker known for his critically acclaimed films such as “Mommy,” has been appointed as President of the Un Certain Regard Jury for the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. This prestigious position allows Dolan to celebrate emerging talent in the industry. Expressing his excitement about the opportunity, Dolan shared, “I am humbled and delighted to return to Cannes as President of the Un Certain Regard Jury. Discovering the work of talented filmmakers has always been at the heart of my personal and professional journeys. This responsibility … Read more

Tragic Death at Disney: Long Island Woman’s Allergic Reaction Could Have Been Prevented, Lawsuit Claims

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CARLE PLACE, NY – A Long Island doctor died after experiencing a severe allergic reaction to food at a restaurant in Walt Disney World, according to court documents obtained by Patch. Kanokporn Tangsuan, known as Amy, visited the Raglan Road Irish Pub at Disney Springs before her untimely death in October. Her husband, Jeffrey Piccolo, filed a lawsuit on February 22 against the establishment, claiming that her death could have been prevented if proper protocols had been followed. The lawsuit alleges that Tangsuan and Piccolo informed their server about her severe allergies to nuts and … Read more

Mississippi Resident Andrew S. Harris Appointed as New U.S. Magistrate Judge, Bringing Extensive Legal Expertise to the Federal Bench

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Jackson, Miss. – Andrew S. Harris has been named as the successor to U.S. Magistrate Judge F. Keith Ball in the Northern Division at Jackson by the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi judges. The transition is set to take place on March 1, according to a press release from the court. Harris, a resident of Mississippi for 37 years, has a strong background in law and a deep connection to the state. He earned his B.A. from Millsaps College in 2007 and graduated with top honors from the University of … Read more