Texas Lawmakers Rally Behind Audrii’s Law, Aiming to Prevent Future Tragedies Following Heartbreaking Loss

AUSTIN, Texas — In a unanimous decision, Texas legislators have advanced H.B. 2000, known as Audrii’s Law, to Governor Greg Abbott for final approval. This significant legislative move was made during a recent session of the Texas Senate. Senator Robert Nichols, who sponsored the bill, highlighted the legislation’s roots in a tragic event from February 2024. The law is named after 12-year-old Audrii Cunningham, who was kidnapped and killed in East Texas. Nichols emphasized the profound impact of her loss, which resonated deeply within the community and prompted this legislative response. The circumstances surrounding Audrii’s … Read more

ETL Global Bolsters Canary Islands Presence by Merging with Pracan, Aiming to Enhance Client Services and Regional Expertise

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain – ETL Global, a major player in the global consultancy market, has announced the integration of Pracan into its network through an existing member firm, Cabrera Rodríguez ETL Global. This strategic move, completed in 2021, marks a significant step in ETL Global’s expansion within the Canary Islands. Armando Pérez Florido, managing partner at Pracan ETL Global, described the integration as a transformative development that broadens both the firm’s operational capabilities and its perspective. He emphasized that this advancement would enrich client services, streamline processes, and maintain the personalized attention that … Read more

Ana Luísa Flores Joins Cerejeira Namora as HR Director Amid Firm’s Expansion, Aiming to Enhance Workforce Dynamics and Growth

Lisbon, Portugal — Ana Luísa Flores has been appointed as the new Human Resources Director at the law firm Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão. Previously the HR development manager at Proef, Flores brings a wealth of experience from her roles across various sectors including retail and industrial, with a particular expertise in talent recruitment and retention. Flores embarked on her human resources journey in 2014, swiftly advancing through positions that honed her skills in onboarding, training, and the development of key performance metrics aimed at enhancing employee retention. Her international experience spans several European countries and … Read more

West Virginia Legislature Proposes New Bill to Define Its Own Public Records Policy, Aiming to Clarify FOIA Ambiguities

Charleston, West Virginia – In the bustling final weeks of West Virginia’s 2025 legislative session, lawmakers are debating a significant bill that could reshape public access to government records. House Bill 3412, currently under discussion, proposes allowing the House of Delegates and the state Senate to establish their own rules concerning the disclosure of documents, potentially exempting them from some current obligations under the state’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Under the state’s existing FOIA, any person can request access to public records from any public body, with agencies required to respond within five business … Read more