Rules

Virginia Unveils Series of Tough New Traffic Laws: Stricter Seat Belt Rules and Higher Towing Fees Take Effect

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Virginia’s updated traffic laws took effect on Monday, bringing significant changes that are expected to affect drivers throughout the state, particularly in the Hampton Roads region. One of the most notable updates is a modification to photo speed enforcement in school zones. Under new legislation, drivers caught speeding by cameras in these areas will no longer face penalties unless the ticket clearly indicates that the school zone was active at the time, which must be evidenced by flashing lights, signs, or other indicators. Additionally, failing to stop for pedestrians and other vulnerable road users has … Read more

Battle Over Real Estate Transparency: Mauricio Umansky Revives Antitrust Suit Against NAR Amidst Controversial Listing Rules

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Los Angeles, California — The battle over the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation Policy has resurfaced, spearheaded by Mauricio Umansky, founder of The Agency and co-founder of the pocket listings website PLS.com. Umansky has reignited an antitrust lawsuit against NAR, which he initially filed in 2020, with the aim of challenging restrictive real estate listing rules that he claims limit homeowners’ marketing choices. The newly refiled complaint as of July 1 alleges that the Clear Cooperation Policy undermines homeowner agency, asserting that individuals should have the freedom to decide how they market their properties. … Read more

$9.15 Million Verdict: Jury Rules in Favor of Ex-Power Integrations Executive Facing Workplace Harassment

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SAN JOSE, Calif. — Peter Rogerson, a former senior director of worldwide marketing communications at Power Integrations, Inc., has secured a $9.15 million judgment against his former employer for harassment and discrimination, as determined by a Santa Clara County jury. The law firm Gomerman, Bourn, and Associates (GBA), which represented Rogerson, reported that a substantial portion of the verdict, amounting to $6 million, consisted of punitive damages aimed at holding the company accountable for its actions. Rogerson, 63, spent a decade at Power Integrations, where he was well-regarded by colleagues and praised by the company’s … Read more

Judge Rules Against Social Media Scrutiny in Student Visa Case, Upholding Privacy Rights

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U.S. District Judge Tanisha L. E. Wright in Washington, D.C., has decided to dismiss a case concerning the social media vetting of international students seeking visas. This ruling comes as part of an ongoing legal controversy involving the potential implications of such evaluations in immigration practices. The case centered around the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) policy that mandated social media checks for visa applicants. Opponents of the policy argued that it infringed on First Amendment rights and raised concerns about privacy and the potential for discrimination. The administration maintained that the vetting process was … Read more