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Victory for Reba: Lawmaker Celebrates Governor’s Signature on Justice Legislation

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. — A significant legislative victory was celebrated this week as lawmakers and advocates expressed their relief following the signing of a new bill aimed at enhancing justice for victims of domestic violence. The law, known as “Reba’s Law,” is named in honor of Reba, a victim whose case has resonated throughout the community and spurred calls for reforms. The bill was signed into law by Governor Joe Lombardo, a move that was lauded by the law’s sponsor, Assemblywoman Michelle Gorelow. She expressed deep satisfaction with the bill’s passage, stating, “We got justice … Read more

Governor Lombardo’s Signature: Key Bills from Nevada’s 2025 Legislative Session That Could Impact Your Daily Life

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Las Vegas, Nevada — With the conclusion of the 2025 Legislative Session, Governor Joe Lombardo is now tasked with reviewing over 400 bills passed by lawmakers. As of Wednesday, he has signed 209 of these into law, leading to a series of changes that will impact various sectors and communities across the state. Among the newly enacted measures, several focus on transportation. Assembly Bill 20 permits the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to include symbols and codes on driver’s licenses that indicate specific medical conditions, such as epilepsy and diabetes. This initiative aims to inform … Read more

Former Pennsylvania Lawyer Faces Federal Charges for Allegedly Forging Judge’s Signature in Court Documents

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Johnstown, PA – A federal judge recently approved a deadline extension for Michael B. Cohen, a 41-year-old former attorney from Blair County, who faces federal charges for allegedly forging judicial signatures on court documents. Cohen, who is accused of forging the signature of Matthew Brann, the chief judge of Pennsylvania’s Middle District, is scheduled to respond to these allegations by March 3. The forgery incidents reportedly occurred on May 18 and October 13 of 2022, during which Cohen was handling a case before Judge Brann. Details about the charges were brought to light through a … Read more

New York Poised to Set Precedent with Groundbreaking Health Data Privacy Law, Awaiting Governor’s Signature

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ALBANY, N.Y. — New York state lawmakers have passed a groundbreaking health data privacy bill, dubbed the New York Health Information Privacy Act (NYHIPA), which now awaits the signature of Governor Kathy Hochul. This legislation positions New York at the forefront of states battling for enhanced privacy protections in health data handling, with implications that could extend nationally. NYHIPA aims to bridge significant gaps left by the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), introducing more stringent requirements for a wide range of businesses that deal with health-related data. This includes entities from telehealth … Read more