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Vancouver’s Lohn Foundation Boosts Support for Struggling Students, Donates $25,000 to Adopt-A-School Campaign

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Vancouver, Canada — The Lohn Foundation, renowned for its charitable contributions, has pledged an additional $25,000 to the Vancouver Sun’s Adopt-A-School (AAS) program, spurred by concerning tales of hardships faced by students in alternative education systems across British Columbia. This decision comes as a continued commitment from the Foundation, specifically prompted by reports highlighting the dire circumstances of students who attend alternate programs in Surrey, Vancouver, and Mission. These students often grapple with challenges such as poverty, mental health troubles, substance abuse, criminal justice involvement, and vulnerability to exploitation. Jack Kowarsky, a Vancouver-based lawyer and … Read more

Judge Denies Heritage Foundation Request to Access Prince Harry’s Visa Details

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Washington — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from the Heritage Foundation that sought the disclosure of Prince Harry’s visa records. The conservative think tank had pushed for these documents to forge public debate about the appropriateness of the U.K. royal’s immigration status in the U.S., alleging possible leniency in the face of his admissions of past drug use. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols ruled that the release of Prince Harry’s visa records would infringe on his privacy rights, marking a significant pushback against attempts to leverage the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for … Read more

Illinois Receives ‘F’ Grade on Labor Laws from Commonwealth Foundation Analysis

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Springfield, IL — Illinois is facing scrutiny for its labor laws, which have been graded as failing according to a recent report by the Commonwealth Foundation. This marks the state as a challenging environment for enterprises due to stringent regulations that purportedly hinder business flexibility and growth. The Commonwealth Foundation, a public policy research institute, cited Illinois for its particularly rigid stance on workers’ rights—which includes strict union security agreements that mandate union membership and dues as conditions of employment. These clauses are part of what is known as “closed shop” agreements, which the foundation … Read more

ICAM Cortina Foundation Embarks on Bold Restructuring to Support Legal Professionals and Enhance Social Impact

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Madrid, Spain – The Illustrious Bar Association of Madrid (ICAM) has recently announced the restructuring of the ICAM Cortina Foundation, with the aim of furthering social commitment and strengthening their leadership in supporting the legal profession. The relaunched foundation brings a fresh image, enhanced competencies, and a more dynamic structure. Underpinning the new phase are five key elements: centralization of social activities, professionalization of the management team, expansion of assistance benefits, promotion of volunteerism, and the development of a new web platform to improve member interaction. The board of trustees, led by Eugenio Ribón as … Read more