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29 Dec 8:06 pm
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Comprehensive Guide to Lancaster DCFS Defense, CPS Defense, and Juvenile Dependency Law
Understanding the Role of DCFS in Lancaster, CA
In Lancaster, California, when the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) becomes involved, parents face one… [read
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29 Dec 8:01 pm
Five indoor-only, domestic cats in one household in Los Angeles (LA) County died after consuming recalled raw milk. Four of these cats were tested and confirmed to be infected with H5 Bird Flu. This group includes the two cats described in an earlier alert issued 12/12/2024.
There are additional recalls on raw dairy products. The current recalls include:
All sizes of raw milk and cream produced by Raw Farm, LLC in California between November 9-27, 2024 (lot numbers 20241109 through 20241127).
All “Valley Milk Simply Bottle Raw Cow Milk” and “DESI Milk Raw Cow… [read
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29 Dec 7:53 pm
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Comprehensive Guide to Los Angeles DCFS Defense, CPS Defense, and Juvenile Dependency Law
What Is DCFS, and Why Is It Critical for Los Angeles Families?
In Los Angeles, California, the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)… [read
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29 Dec 7:44 pm
29 Dec 7:42 pm
In early December, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Food and Drug Administration v. Wages and White Lion Investments, a challenge to the FDA's denial of marketing approval for flavored vaping products. The specific question before the Court is whether the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit correctly concluded that the FDA's denial of specific vaping product applications was arbitrary and capricious. Among other things, the FDA is accused of a bait-and-switch in evaluating vaping product applications, applying different standards to product applications than it had said… [read
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29 Dec 7:42 pm
Pete Recommends – Weekly highlights on cyber security issues, December 28, 2024 – Privacy and cybersecurity issues impact every aspect of our lives – home, work, travel, education, finance, health and medical records – to name but a few. On a weekly basis Pete Weiss highlights articles and information that focus on the increasingly complex and wide ranging ways technology is used to compromise and diminish our privacy and online security, often without our situational awareness. Five highlights from this week: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued the… [read
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29 Dec 7:41 pm
EFF: “If you’ve purchased a car made in the last decade or so, it’s likely jam-packed with enough technology to make your brand new phone jealous. Modern cars have sensors, cameras, GPS for location tracking, and more, all collecting data—and it turns out in many cases, sharing it. Cars Sure Are Sharing a Lot of Information – While we’ve been keeping an eye on the evolving state of car privacy for years, everything really took off after a New York Times report this past March found that the car maker G.M. was sharing information about driver’s… [read
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29 Dec 7:40 pm
Persuasion – “Literary fiction is dead. Or, so we’ve been told [The nation – unpaywalled]. Perhaps we can agree it lies bleeding. It’s convenient to assume that readers are to blame for killing literary fiction, and publishers have abandoned it because book-buyers are stupid, have bad taste, and just aren’t reading anymore. But what has actually occurred is death by committee. One hundred years ago, there were dozens of publishing houses and a robust publishing landscape. This is the idea of publishing that so many of us still have stored away in our… [read
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29 Dec 7:38 pm
A recent collision on Highway 99 in Elk Grove highlights the ongoing importance of safe following distances and proper vehicle maintenance. The incident, which occurred on December 27th at approximately 2:31 p.m., involved a white Porsche and a Nissan Pathfinder near the Dillard Road off-ramp. Details of the Highway 99 Collision The accident occurred when a Nissan Pathfinder collided with the rear of a white Porsche on southbound Highway 99. California Highway Patrol responded to the scene, finding that both vehicles had sustained significant damage. The Porsche exhibited rear-end… [read
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29 Dec 7:32 pm
Comprehensive Guide to Beverly Hills DCFS Defense, CPS Defense, and Juvenile Dependency Law
Introduction: What Is DCFS, and Why Is It Important for Beverly Hills Parents?
In Beverly Hills, California, the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) plays a… [read
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29 Dec 7:21 pm
“The Network Of Time is an idea proposed on this website: the largest network of people who appear together in photos that currently exist which can be connected through peoples’ recurring appearances in different photos. This website, currently in a beta stage, represents the beginnings of a visualization of the Network. Match any two people on the front page and you will see how they have “met” through a series of (sometimes nonlinear in time) meetings or chance appearances, in the fewest number of photos possible based on our database. While the… [read
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29 Dec 7:08 pm
ProPublica: “The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Microsoft in a wide-ranging probe that will examine whether the company’s business practices have run afoul of antitrust laws, according to people familiar with the matter. In recent weeks, FTC attorneys have been conducting interviews and setting up meetings with Microsoft competitors. One key area of interest is how the world’s largest software provider packages popular Office products together with cybersecurity and cloud computing services, said one of the people, who asked not to be named discussing a… [read
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29 Dec 6:33 pm
Protecting Parental Rights: Expert CPS Defense Lawyers in La Jolla, CA
When families in La Jolla, California, face involvement with Child Protective Services (CPS), the experience can be overwhelming and emotionally taxing. Navigating the complexities of CPS investigations and juvenile… [read
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29 Dec 6:30 pm
Alleged victims of sexual misconduct are often allowed to proceed in their Title IX lawsuits under a pseudonym, but courts have recently been split on whether to allow accused students filing Title IX lawsuits based on the school’s investigatory or disciplinary processes to do the same. A federal court in Colorado recently decided to allow a male student accused of sexual misconduct to proceed with his lawsuit against the university and related defendants under the pseudonym “John Doe.”
The plaintiff was a student at a Colorado university who filed suit against… [read
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29 Dec 6:26 pm
“Some Justice Department Lawyers Look for Protection — and the Exits; Officials who worked on politically sensitive cases weigh moves ahead of Donald Trump’s second term”: Sadie Gurman and C. Ryan Barber of The Wall Street Journal have this report. [read
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29 Dec 6:19 pm
CPS Defense Attorney in San Diego: Protecting Your Parental Rights
When Child Protective Services (CPS) becomes involved in your family’s life, the emotional and legal challenges can feel overwhelming. Your parental rights and your child’s future hang in the balance.… [read
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29 Dec 6:15 pm
“How an S.F. man’s 1898 Supreme Court victory established birthright citizenship; As President-elect Donald Trump vows to repeal birthright citizenship, a descendant of Wong Kim Ark reflects on his family’s role in its history”: Ko Lyn Cheang of The San Francisco Chronicle has this report. [read
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29 Dec 6:12 pm
Pix Credit Carter Center"Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States and winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, died peacefully Sunday, Dec. 29, at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family. He was 100, the longest-lived president in U.S. history." (The Carter Center)The White House issued the following Statement by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter: Today, America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman, and humanitarian. Over six decades, we had the honor of calling Jimmy Carter a dear… [read
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29 Dec 6:00 pm
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) stated on Sunday that Afghanistan has become one of the most heavily mine-affected countries globally, posing a significant threat to the lives of its citizens. According to recent reports, the country is struggling to address the issue, with explosive remnants of war and landmines claiming thousands of victims.
“Every day, innocent lives are threatened by the remnants of war,” UNAMA warned. The organization emphasized that children account for the majority of mine victims.
The Global Protection Cluster Funding… [read
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29 Dec 5:53 pm
It’s the end of the year.
Which means, for the foreseeable future, employers need to be mindful of the automatic increase to the state’s minimum wage which goes into effect on January 1, 2025.
Currently, the rate is $15.69. However, it goes up to $16.35 on Wednesday.
Why?
Connecticut’s minimum wage law, which connects the state minimum wage to changes in the federal employment cost index (ECI), was originally passed in 2019 when inflation wasn’t of major concern.
The minimum wage is required to be adjusted each year based on the… [read
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