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Colorado Confirms Flexibility on Pay Transparency Rules Amidst PERM Certification, Massachusetts Enacts Own Statute

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Denver, CO — Recent developments have positioned pay transparency laws as fresh focal points in the intersection of state mandates and federal requirements, particularly around immigration and employment verification systems like PERM certification. These shifts come as Colorado clarifies its enforcement strategies and Massachusetts introduces its own laws to compel salary openness. Pay transparency statutes, which call for employers to disclose wage ranges in job listings, have been adopted by a growing number of states across the U.S., from California to New York. These laws aim to enhance wage equity but have stirred legal debates … Read more

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra Receives Royal Pardon, Confirms Attorney

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Bangkok, Thailand – Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has received a royal pardon, marking a notable turn in the nation’s turbulent political landscape. This development, confirmed by Thaksin’s lawyer, brings to a close a significant chapter in Thai politics that has seen divisions and dramatic power shifts for over a decade. Thaksin, a divisive figure in Thailand, has been living in self-imposed exile to avoid a prison sentence following a corruption conviction, which many of his supporters argue was politically motivated. The pardon, granted by King Maha Vajiralongkorn, paves the way for Thaksin’s potential … Read more

Carles Puigdemont Remains Abroad, Refuses to Surrender, Confirms His Lawyer

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Brussels, Belgium – Carles Puigdemont, the exiled former leader of Catalonia’s push for independence from Spain, has stated through his lawyer that he has no plans to return to Spain or surrender himself to the authorities. The declaration introduces another chapter to the political drama surrounding his controversial independence efforts, which have kept him at the center of Spanish and European politics since 2017. Puigdemont fled to Belgium after his administration’s unsuccessful bid to secede from Spain, which led to charges including sedition, rebellion, and embezzlement of public funds. His lawyer asserts that despite the … Read more

Ripple’s ODL Services Continue Smoothly, Fully Align with Legal Standards, Confirms Company Attorney

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San Francisco, CA — In a recent legal development, Ripple’s ongoing operations, notably its On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) service, remain unaffected by new regulatory judgments, according to a company attorney. The lawyer confirmed that Ripple’s services are fully compliant with current laws, assuaging concerns among cryptocurrency enthusiasts and investors about the potential impact of regulatory scrutiny on Ripple’s business. The ODL, which uses the XRP cryptocurrency to facilitate real-time cross-border payment settlement, has been under the microscope following regulatory inquiries into various aspects of the cryptocurrency sphere. Despite these challenges, Ripple has managed to operate within … Read more