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North Korean Embassy Raid in Madrid Leaves Us with More Questions than Answers

On February 22, 2019, 10 masked individuals broke into the North Korean embassy in Madrid. They tied up the eight people present at the embassy, placed bags over their heads, and, in some cases, beat and interrogated them. The group … Continue reading

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Employer Extending “Medical Leaves of Absence” Beyond 12 Weeks Creates an FMLA Trap for Unwary Employees

An opinion letter issued last week by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) makes clear that neither employers nor employees can decline to designate Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)-qualifying leave as such. DOL also made clear in its letter that … Continue reading

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Multi-Vehicle Accident in Whittier Leaves 5 Injured

A multi-vehicle accident in the Whittier area left five people injured, including two police officers. According to the Whittier Daily News, the accident occurred on the eastbound side of the 60 freeway around 2:50 a.m. Police officers were pulled off … Continue reading

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Fifth Circuit Upholds Ruling Against Claim of Employment Discrimination Based on Transgender Status But Leaves the Door Open to Future Argument of the Issue

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals In an opinion issued yesterday in Wittmer v. Phillips 66 Company, the Fifth Court of Appeals affirmed the granting of summary judgment in favor of Phillips 66 on a claim of employment discrimination based on transgender status.  The Court … Continue reading

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US Leaves UNESCO – Again

The US has never had a faithful relationship with UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). When the UNESCO was young, the US wanted a voice in the education in Germany and other Axis countries to ensure that the… … Continue reading

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