* FEC complaint against Donald Trump after Daily Beast flagged curious vendor payments that might be cover for hiding campaign payments to lawyers. [USA Today] * The list of law schools dominating the federal clerkship market reveals the power of “affirmative action for conservatives” as law schools with no business being on the list at…
Research published by the Student Accommodation Council details that a rise in smaller and solo-person households, intrastate migration and a trend to re-purpose second bedrooms into home offices have all impacted supply and affordability of rents in Australia. The report states that international students have “unfairly worn” the blame for Australia’s rental crisis, adding that many complex factors have stymied supply…
26 April 2024 Dickinson Wright PLLC To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. During an Open Commission Meeting on April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) voted 3-2 in favor of issuing the Noncompete Clause Rule (the “Final Rule”), which, with limited…
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The U.S. Department of Education now has until the end of August to finish providing automatic student loan relief to a group of tens of thousands of borrowers who have not yet received forgiveness under…
In the busy world, a core principle is essential across all industries, countries, and organisational levels: ensuring workplace safety and health. On 28 April, World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed every year to raise awareness about creating environments where everyone can thrive while staying safe. The World Day for Safety and…
The Oxford Test of English Advanced for CEFR B2 to C1 learners is certified and recognised by the University of Oxford and will be available to “unlock global opportunities”. The test aims to prepare those taking it for success in higher education and in later careers. OUP claims it differs from others on the market because…
For individuals applying under Appendix FM to enter or remain in the UK on the basis of their family life as the spouse or partner of a British citizen or settled person, there is a financial requirement. Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules sets out the minimum financial threshold of £29,000. There is no longer…
From yet another Ivy League institution reviving standardized test requirements to staff cuts at a private college in Minnesota, here are the top-line figures from some of our biggest stories of the week. By the numbers 24% The share of Cornell University undergraduate applicants who submitted standardized test scores for the fall 2023 semester….
A lawsuit has been filed against the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and its secretary, asserting that the state’s lack of assessment and treatment services has resulted in people with severe mental disabilities suffering in county jails while waiting months for psychiatric services. The complaint—which can be accessed here—centers on those who…
In Budget 2024, the Government of Canada continued their drive to implement government incentives aimed at decarbonizing the economy through providing further clarification and design details for the Clean Electricity investment tax credit (the Clean Electricity ITC), and through providing an additional tax credit for electric vehicle manufacturers in the form of the EV Supply …