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Colorado Confirms Flexibility on Pay Transparency Rules Amidst PERM Certification, Massachusetts Enacts Own Statute

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Denver, CO — Recent developments have positioned pay transparency laws as fresh focal points in the intersection of state mandates and federal requirements, particularly around immigration and employment verification systems like PERM certification. These shifts come as Colorado clarifies its enforcement strategies and Massachusetts introduces its own laws to compel salary openness. Pay transparency statutes, which call for employers to disclose wage ranges in job listings, have been adopted by a growing number of states across the U.S., from California to New York. These laws aim to enhance wage equity but have stirred legal debates … Read more

Washington Court of Appeals Reverses $185M Verdict Against Monsanto, Citing State’s Statute of Repose

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Seattle, WA – In a striking decision, the Washington Court ofbef Appeals recently reversed a monumental $185 million ruling against agrochemical giant Monsanto Co. The appellate court’s decision hinged on the proper application of Washington state’s statute of repose, which limits the liability of product sellers after a certain period. This legal turnaround originated from a prior court’s oversight, which mistakenly applied Missouri law, disregarding the stipulated 12-year “useful safe life” under Washington’s norms. Missouri law, unlike Washington’s, does not enforce a similar timeframe within which consumers can file defective product lawsuits. Legal expert Eric … Read more

Louisiana Supreme Court Strikes Down Statute Allowing Victims of Child Sex Abuse to Seek Justice Beyond Time Limit

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Lafayette, Louisiana – The Supreme Court of Louisiana has made a landmark ruling, declaring a law that allowed victims of child sex abuse to sue their abusers many years after the crime as unconstitutional. While three justices dissented and provided their reasons, the court’s decision has far-reaching implications. The lawsuit in question, filed in St. Martin Parish, accuses the church of being aware of the sexual abuse perpetrated by the late Reverend Monsignor Kenneth Romain Morvant. The abuse allegedly occurred in the 1970s at a Catholic church and school in St. Martin Parish. Typically, plaintiffs … Read more

Kansas Legislature Fails to Fully Fund Special Education, Ignoring State Statute

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TOPEKA, Kansas – The Kansas Legislature has come under scrutiny for its failure to fully fund special education programs, despite a state statute that requires 92% reimbursement for school districts’ extra costs. With only 69% being paid, the lawmakers seem to be ignoring their own laws when it comes to special education. The issue was highlighted by Kansas Reflector journalists Tim Carpenter and Rachel Mipro, who reported that legislative leaders, including Rep. Kristey Williams and Sen. Renee Erickson, had dismissed the idea of convening a task force to address the funding shortfall. They argued that … Read more