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Flamenco Honors Shine: Samuel de Encarni Wins ‘Mariano Conde’ Guitar Award at Cante de las Minas Festival

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La Unión, Spain – The prestigious Cante de las Minas festival, a cornerstone of flamenco music, celebrated its 64th edition with a series of honors recognizing outstanding talent in the genre. A highlight of the evening was the Jury Special Prize, awarded to guitarist Paco Cortés for his exceptional accompaniment. This €1,000 award underscores the crucial role of skilled musicians in enhancing flamenco performances. An additional recognition this year was the introduction of the “Mariano Conde” guitar award, named after the iconic flamenco luthier. This accolade was presented to Samuel del Río Carmona, known as … Read more

Former Wynn Las Vegas Server Accepts Reduced Settlement After FMLA Case Reassessment

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Las Vegas, Nevada — A former cocktail server at Wynn Las Vegas has settled her lawsuit regarding violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for a significantly lower amount following a federal judge’s decision. This comes after a jury awarded her a substantial sum last year, which the judge later deemed excessively high. Tiare Ramirez, who worked at the resort from 2008 until her termination in 2017, will now receive $27,200.75, a stark contrast to the $321,200 initially granted by the jury. U.S. District Judge Andrew Gordon reviewed the evidence presented during the … Read more

Las Vegas City Council Bans E-bike and Scooter Rides on Fremont Street Sidewalks, Enforces New Safety Rules

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Las Vegas, Nevada, has enacted new regulations targeting the use of e-bikes and e-scooters amid growing concerns about safety in popular pedestrian areas. During a recent city council meeting, officials prohibited motorized rides on sidewalks along Fremont Street between Main and Seventh Streets, marking a significant shift in local traffic rules. The city plans to install signage in the restricted area to inform riders about the new ordinance. In addition to this specific ban, the council introduced measures against reckless riding behaviors, such as performing stunts and riding at excessive speeds. Such actions are now … Read more

Former Wynn Las Vegas Server Opts for Reduced Payment in Family Leave Act Case After Jury Award Cut

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Las Vegas, NV — A former cocktail server at Wynn Las Vegas has opted to accept a significantly reduced payout linked to a jury’s decision regarding a violation of her rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act. The court’s decision comes after evaluation of the original jury award, which was deemed excessively high. U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Gordon approved a remittitur payment of $27,200.75 for Tiare Ramirez, a marked reduction from the jury’s original award of $321,200. Judge Gordon concluded that the amount awarded was flawed and supported Wynn’s request for a new … Read more