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Federal Judge Halts New Labor Protections for H-2A Visa Farmworkers, Sides with State AGs

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A federal judge in Kentucky has recently blocked new regulations introduced by the Biden-Harris administration that were designed to offer greater protections to foreign farmworkers in the United States under the H-2A visa program. The ruling came after several state attorneys general and Kentucky farmers argued that these changes were an overreach by the executive branch into areas requiring congressional approval. U.S. District Judge Danny Reeves, presiding over the case, ruled that the administration could not legally grant these expanded rights, which included measures aimed at preventing the intimidation and discrimination against H-2A visa holders … Read more

Malaysian State to Publicly Can First Man for Unmarried Proximity under Tightened Sharia Enforcement

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KUALA TERENGGANU, Malaysia — A sharia court in Terengganu, a state in northern Malaysia, has drawn severe criticism, with some accusing it of adopting Taliban-like enforcement methods, following its recent decision to sentence a 42-year-old father of five to caning. This marks the first instance in the state where punishment will be administered for being in close proximity with a woman who is not his wife. The man, who works in construction, was reportedly caught on three different occasions participating in what is locally known as ‘khalwat’, or close proximity between unmarried couples. Following these … Read more

Outdated 1913 Law Adds Hidden Costs to Pennsylvania Construction Projects, Says State Senator

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Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania’s townships are bound by a law established the same year the Model T first rolled off Henry Ford’s assembly lines, presenting significant challenges and costs for modern-day construction projects. The 1913 legislation, initially crafted to govern the way municipalities undertake construction, is now seen by many as outdated and a financial burden on local government budgets and, by extension, the state’s taxpayers. Under the current law, township authorities are required to manage construction initiatives according to standards and processes that have remained largely unchanged for over a century. This requirement, according … Read more

Penn State Receives ABA Approval to Establish Unified Law School

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University Park, PA — In a significant development for legal education in Pennsylvania, the Penn State Board of Trustees has given its seal of approval for a consolidation that will unite two of its law school campuses. This move, sanctioned by the American Bar Association, paves the way for a merged entity beginning fall of the next academic year. This newly unified law school will combine the resources and strengths of Penn State Dickinson Law located in Carlisle and Penn State Law based in University Park. The unanimous decision from Penn State’s trustees aims to … Read more