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Wendy’s Slapped with Heavy Fines for Widespread Violation of Child Labor Laws in Pennsylvania

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – The Department of Labor and Industry in Pennsylvania has fined nearly two dozen Wendy’s restaurants for violating child labor laws. The operator of 21 Wendy’s locations, GCWen Management, is facing a total of 766 violations at restaurants in Bucks, Montgomery, and Chester counties. This marks a serious breach of labor laws in the state. The investigation into Wendy’s locations in Pennsylvania was initiated by the Bureau of Labor Law Compliance at L&I. The department received a tip regarding injuries suffered by working children, prompting them to look into the matter further. As … Read more

Bronx Attorney and Son Slapped with Criminal Charges in Elaborate Immigration Fraud Plot

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NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer and his son from the Bronx have been charged with participating in an immigration fraud scheme, according to court documents. The scheme involved filing false applications for asylum and other immigration benefits. The lawyer, whose identity has not been disclosed by authorities, allegedly filed fraudulent applications on behalf of clients from various countries. These applications contained false information in order to obtain immigration benefits they were not eligible for. The son, who also hasn’t been named, allegedly helped his father by creating fake documents to support the false claims … Read more

Landmark Jury Verdict: Amazon Slapped with $46.7M Penalty for Unfulfilled Voice Technology Promises with Alexa and Echo

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Portland, Oregon – In a recent jury verdict, online retail giant Amazon has been ordered to pay a staggering $46.7 million in relation to a lawsuit surrounding its Alexa and Echo voice technologies. The verdict was reached after a trial held in Cumberland County Superior Court. The lawsuit was filed by a home security company called Alarm.com, which alleged that Amazon had violated its patents with the development and use of Alexa and Echo devices. Alarm.com claimed that Amazon’s voice-activated technologies infringe upon their patents relating to remote home security systems. Following the trial, the … Read more