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Faegre Baker Daniels LLP | EEOC Issues Guidance for Use of Conviction and
Although federal law does not explicitly prohibit discrimination on the basis of arrest and conviction records, courts and the EEOC have consistently determined that an employer's use of criminal history information can be discriminatory because of the
Updated: 04/30/2012 04:48P
PROPER LEADERSHIP NEEDED TO OVERCOME DAMBULLA INCIDENT
by Jehan Perera The dispute over the presence of a Muslim mosque on Buddhist temple land in Dambulla points to an underlying tension in Sri Lanka's multi religious society that is capable of being exploited by extremist forces.
Updated: 04/30/2012 04:39P
FDLE: Fla. crime rate dipped slightly in 2011
Tallahassee, Florida - The latest crime report shows Florida's crime rate has dropped to its lowest level since the state started gathering statistics in 1971. Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Gerald Bailey issued the 2011 Crime
Updated: 04/30/2012 04:35P
FDLE: Florida's crime rate dipped slightly in 2011, lowest in 41 years
Tallahassee, Florida - The latest crime report shows Florida's crime rate has dropped to its lowest level since the state started gathering statistics in 1971. Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Gerald Bailey issued the 2011 Crime
Updated: 04/30/2012 04:35P
Prison reforms require smart choices
Many tough on crime laws were brought about by families who suffered unspeakable crimes and sought just punishments and deterrents. But with the public cost of maintaining the current system, it's imperative that this emotion be balanced with
Updated: 04/30/2012 04:25P
Prison reforms require smart choices
Many tough on crime laws were brought about by families who suffered unspeakable crimes and sought just punishments and deterrents. But with the public cost of maintaining the current system, it's imperative that this emotion be balanced with
Updated: 04/30/2012 04:25P
Crisis in the mail
I wish to quote from section 356 of the Criminal Code under the heading Theft of Mail, which states: “Everyone commits an offence who steals anything sent by post after it is deposited at a post office and before it is delivered, or after it is
Updated: 04/30/2012 04:00P
Crisis in the mail
I wish to quote from section 356 of the Criminal Code under the heading Theft of Mail, which states: “Everyone commits an offence who steals anything sent by post after it is deposited at a post office and before it is delivered, or after it is
Updated: 04/30/2012 04:00P
Iowa case asks: Is it a crime to harass animals?
But that's not my decision," he said, noting trial is scheduled for May 30. Austin and Martin have asked a judge to dismiss the case, arguing the law is unconstitutionally vague. In a court filing, defense attorneys said it "seems doubtful" that
Updated: 04/30/2012 03:43P
Manhattan DA Launches Criminal Probe of Ex-Dewey Chair Davis - Daily News Article
By Sara Randazzo Join the thousands of real estate professionals that subscribe to the New York AM Alert. Each and every morning, we deliver the important stories, data, analysis…as well as the opinions and insights of industry thought leaders to
Updated: 04/30/2012 03:40P