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Kentucky Committee Approves Controversial Bill to Extend Teen Work Hours, Raises Concerns for Safety and Education

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FRANKFORT, Kentucky — The safety and educational success of Kentucky teenagers may be at risk as a bill proposing longer and later working hours for minors has gained approval from a House committee. House Bill 255, sponsored by Rep. Phillip Pratt, aims to repeal Kentucky’s existing child labor laws and align them with less restrictive federal laws for 16 and 17-year-olds. Currently, Kentucky law limits the number of hours minors in this age group can work on a school day to six, with an increase to eight hours on non-school days and a total of … Read more

Nissan’s Legal Battle: Failed Attempt to Recover Jury Award from Brake Parts Supplier Raises Questions

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New Orleans, Louisiana – Nissan’s attempt to recoup the jury award it paid to a brake parts supplier has been denied. The automaker had sought to recover the amount it paid to early supplier Robert Bosch LLC after being ordered by a jury to do so. However, a state appeals court in Louisiana rejected Nissan’s bid. In the initial case, a jury had determined that Bosch’s brake control systems were defective and that they had contributed to an accident that injured a passenger in a Nissan vehicle. The jury held Nissan responsible for the injuries … Read more

Proposed Security Law in Hong Kong Raises Concerns for Academic Freedom and Research

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HONG KONG – Academics in Hong Kong express concerns over a proposed local security law that could impact research and academic freedom. The law, introduced by the Hong Kong government, outlines seven national security offenses and includes provisions prohibiting the disclosure of economic and social information deemed important for Hong Kong and China’s security. The proposed legislation has led to fears that it could impede international research collaboration and be used to hinder academics under the pretext of national security rules. The new law would exist alongside China’s national security law for Hong Kong. The … Read more

Foreign Funding of Mass Tort Litigations Raises National Security Concerns and Threatens American Innovation

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Washington, D.C. – Innovation is a critical asset for the United States, but it is facing a growing threat. Foreign competitors and adversaries are increasingly engaging in industrial espionage against American companies, posing a significant risk to national security. One emerging avenue through which foreign entities can gain access to sensitive information and manipulate the American economy is the third-party funding of mass tort litigation. To address this issue, a change in the law is necessary. Mass tort litigations involve lawsuits filed by lawyers who specialize in suing large corporations for damages caused by their … Read more