by Williams Cedar, LLC | Jan 26, 2024 | Environmental Law
The United States Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in February on an emergency petition to stay a rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that could have a significant impact on emissions regulations across the country. This rule, known as the “Good Neighbor” rule, is intended to limit air pollution that is blown by the wind from one state to another. However, plaintiffs in the lawsuit argue that the rule poses unreasonable regulatory burdens on downwind states, and are seeking to have the rule stayed.
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by Williams Cedar, LLC | Jan 26, 2024 | Civil Rights Law
Every day, regular citizens suffer from police brutality and other forms of civil rights violations. When this happens, they may suffer from physical harm, economic costs, and damage to their personal and professional lives. Here are seven ways the police may violate your civil rights:
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by Williams Cedar, LLC | Jan 26, 2024 | Civil Rights Law
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, or simply Title IX as it is commonly called, is an incredibly important piece of civil rights legislation. For many people, particularly women, it is an essential tool that protects their legal and constitutional rights. But what exactly is Title IX, and how can it potentially help you?
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by Williams Cedar, LLC | Jan 24, 2024 | Civil Rights Law
One of the most commonly leveled accusations against police officers accused of misconduct is the offense of excessive force. When police officers use excessive force, it can result in serious injury or death, both to criminal suspects and innocent bystanders. But what exactly is excessive force, and how do you identify it when it happens?
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by Williams Cedar, LLC | Jan 24, 2024 | Employment Law
The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) recently published a final rule about whether to classify workers as employees or independent contractors. It reverses a previous 2021 rule, which had instituted harsher standards that increased the likelihood of an employee being inappropriately classified as an independent contractor. The new rule is intended to help ensure employees are afforded the appropriate protections they are guaranteed under legislation like the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
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