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Federal Court Issues Contempt Ruling Against Rudy Giuliani for Defamation in Election Worker Case

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, has been found in contempt of court by U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell for persisting in making defamatory statements about two Georgia election workers, despite previous judicial orders prohibiting such conduct. This recent ruling marks the second instance within a week that Giuliani has faced legal repercussions for his actions related to election misinformation. Judge Howell’s decision came after a jury previously awarded Wandrea “Shaye” Moss and her mother, Ruby Freeman, a significant $148 million in a defamation lawsuit. Both women had been falsely … Read more

Jury Deliberates as Former Youth Center Worker Faces Charges of Sexually Abusing Teens in His Care

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Manchester, NH – A former worker at New Hampshire’s Youth Development Center, Stanley Watson, stands accused of sexually abusing two teenage boys during the late 1990s. The allegations emerged in the Hillsborough County Superior Court North, where a jury of six men and six women deliberated following three and a half days of testimony. Stanley Watson, 55, from Allenstown, faces three counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault involving the two teens, referred to in court by their initials, A.C. and C.S. The charges include serious allegations that Watson abused his position of authority to engage … Read more

Global Shifts in Employment Law: Nations Advance Worker Protection and Gender Equality in 2024

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As 2024 unfolded, the world witnessed a sea change in employment laws with several countries instituting progressive legislation aimed at enhancing employee rights and welfare. Various governments have introduced measures to foster gender equality, protect workers’ rights, and ensure fair employment practices. This global legislative shift underscores an evolving focus on creating balanced, inclusive workplaces that support diverse workforce needs. In Italy, significant enhancements to parental leave kicked off on January 1, 2024. Italian workers caring for children under twelve are now eligible for a payment from the National Institute for Social Security, amounting to … Read more

Justice Upheld: Pennsylvania Judge Confirms $68.5 Million Verdict for Family of Worker Who Died in Fall

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — A hefty $68.5 million jury verdict has been upheld in a wrongful death lawsuit spearheaded by the family of Siarhei Marhunou, a 38-year-old immigrant who tragically died after falling from a balcony while working on a renovation project in Philadelphia’s Central City. Marhunou, a recent immigrant from Belarus, was installing siding when the accident occurred in late 2021. The lawsuit brought attention to common hazards in urban construction settings, spotlighting the responsibilities of contractors and property developers in ensuring worker safety. Marhunou, employed by DPSY LLC, lacked proper fall protection gear, a … Read more