Violations

New Federal-State Initiative Targets Child Labor Law Violations, Prioritizes Safety for Minors in Hazardous Jobs

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WASHINGTON — In an effort to address growing concerns over child labor violations, federal and state labor authorities announced a new “joint strategic enforcement initiative” on Tuesday. This move, spearheaded by the U.S. Wage and Hour Division along with various state Departments of Labor and Workforce Development, aims to clamp down on illegal employment practices, particularly those that involve minors engaging in dangerous work that violates federal and state laws. The focus on hazardous occupations stems from a noticeable spike in the employment of minors in roles that are deemed too perilous and are, therefore, … Read more

Epic Games Accuses Google of Fresh Antitrust Violations in Latest Clash

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San Francisco, CA – Epic Games, the developer behind the popular video game Fortnite, has launched a legal battle against Google, accusing the tech giant of new antitrust violations. The gaming company alleges that Google has manipulated software and contractual agreements to stifle competition and maintain its dominance in the app distribution market. Epic Games’ contention revolves around Google’s control over the Android ecosystem. According to the accusations, Google not only leverages its Play Store to limit the viability of alternative app stores but also employs restrictive agreements to discourage third-party app developers from offering … Read more

Iowa Sues Firm for Illegally Dumping Wind Turbine Blades, Seeks Justice for Environmental Violations

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DES MOINES, Iowa — The state of Iowa has filed a lawsuit against Global Fiberglass Solutions, based in Washington state, and its top executives for the alleged improper disposal of numerous decommissioned wind-turbine blades. According to the state, the company broke Iowa’s solid-waste laws by dumping the large blades at various unauthorized sites across the state. The legal action, initiated in the Iowa District Court for Jasper County, targets not only Global Fiberglass Solutions but also its CEO Donald Lilly and Ronald Albrecht, one of the company’s corporate officers. Efforts to reach the defendants for … Read more

Mumbai Lawyer Tricked into Cyber Blackmail Scheme, Forced to Pay Ransom Amid Privacy Violations

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Mumbai, India — In a chilling incident that reflects the growing menace of cybercrime, a 36-year-old female lawyer from Mumbai fell prey to a complex online scam, resulting in severe personal and financial repercussions. The incident, which unfolded at a local hotel, involved her being manipulated into undressing by scammers who subsequently extorted money by threatening her with the images they captured. The sophisticated scam began when the lawyer was contacted through a deceptive email. Purporting to be from a legitimate source, it lured her to a nearby hotel under the pretense of a professional … Read more