Relationships

Slate’s ‘Dear Prudence’ Explores Naming Battles, Trust in Relationships, and Personal Appearance Dilemmas

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NEW YORK — Slate’s advice column, “Dear Prudence,” is seeing a temporary change in leadership as editor-in-chief Hillary Frey steps in to helm the column. The column, which encourages reader submissions and guarantees anonymity, has become a staple for those seeking guidance on personal qualms and dilemmas. In a recent installment, a reader expressed frustration over her in-laws’ persistent mispronunciation of her daughter’s name, Helene. Despite being corrected multiple times, her in-laws continue to pronounce it “Hel-LYN” instead of “He-LEEN.” The reader shared that this issue has become a point of contention, leading her to … Read more

New Indian Legislation Sparks Controversy: Safeguarding Women Against Deception or Overregulating Personal Relationships?

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New Delhi, India — A contentious new law in India has sparked a heated debate across the nation, with supporters arguing it protects women from deceitful romantic relationships, while critics see it as an overreach that could criminalize personal break-ups. The law makes it a criminal offense for men to promise marriage to women with no intention to marry, primarily to deceive them into sexual relationships. Legal experts contend that the intent behind the legislation is to safeguard women against exploitation and fraud in a society where marriage is highly valued and premarital sex remains … Read more

Alaska Judge Resigns Amid Scandal Involving Inappropriate Relationships and Undisclosed Conflicts in Criminal Cases

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Anchorage, Alaska – A federal judge in Alaska has resigned following an intense judicial investigation that revealed his involvement in misconduct with his staff and ongoing attorneys, some of whom were part of cases he adjudicated. Former U.S. District Court Judge Joshua Kindred’s conduct has raised serious questions about conflicts of interest in the judicial process. Kindred, appointed by former President Donald Trump in early 2020, stepped down earlier this month under the directives of the Judicial Council of the Ninth Circuit Court. Additional steps are being taken as the Judicial Conference of the United … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks National Labor Relations Board’s Expansion of Joint Employment Definition, Protecting Franchisor-Franchisee Relationships

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Houston, Texas – A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from implementing a new rule that would expand the definition of joint employment. The ruling comes one day before the rule was set to take effect. The regulation, which aimed to increase franchisors’ responsibility for labor violations committed by their franchisees and require both entities to negotiate with employee unions, was challenged in court by a coalition of business groups including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the International Franchise Association, the Restaurant Law Center, and the Texas Restaurant … Read more