California State

Mountain View, CA

Last month, I commented on the "weird" definition of "hedge fund" in AB 3129 (Wood). On the last day of the current session, the legislature passed the bill. It is now on Governor Newsom's desk. This bill would a "private equity group" or a "hedge fund" to provide written notice...

California Caps Legislative Session By Sending A Weird Hedge Fund Bill To The Governor For A Possible Signature

The California State Assembly approved a bill on Wednesday that lays the foundation for regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in the state, including requiring developers to meet certain conditions before beginning AI model training. The bill, SB 1047, will only affect developers responsible for the training of “covered models,” which the...

California lawmakers approve legislation that lays groundwork for AI regulation

Maine State

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Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Welcome to the Regulation Round Up, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK and EU financial services regulation. Overseas Funds Regime: The FCA updated its webpage on the overseas funds regime to confirm that it will open the gateway to new schemes on 30 September 2024. 21 August.

Regulation Round Up August 2024

The Kenyan government has initiated a significant overhaul of its marriage registration process aiming to boost revenue through increased administrative fees. Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has issued a directive mandating that all marriage certificates for existing unions be submitted within a 30-day timeframe. This announcement, published on September 3, also requires marriage registrars to scan and upload certificates within 14 days. The government's strategy extends beyond mere record-keeping as it seeks to monetize these processes. A tenfold increase in marriage processing fees has been proposed, potentially raising the cost from Sh5,000 to Sh50,000 for couples.

Kenyan Couples Face Sh45,000 Price Hike for Marriage Certificates

New Jersey State

Navigating the aftermath of a workplace injury can be overwhelming. However, knowing your rights under the New Jersey’s workers’ compensation laws can provide the clarity and confidence needed to ensure you receive the benefits you are entitled to. This blog will guide you through the essential aspects of workers’ compensation in New Jersey, helping you understand what you should do if you are injured at work.

Understanding Your Rights: Workers’ Compensation in New Jersey

The Department of Labor (DOL) has decided to delay updating its Foreign Labor Application Gateway, or FLAG, case processing system to implement revised H-2A job order and application forms for the new 2024 Farmworkers Protection Final Rule until further notice. For now, H-2A job orders and applications will continue to be received and processed under the old rules.

DOL: Indefinite Delay in FLAG System Update for New H-2A Farmworker Visa Rule

As all who practice securities law (or have ever seen an advertisement for Fisher Advisors) are acutely aware, investment advisers are different from brokers/dealers. Investment advisers are fiduciaries. While the precise distinction can be a bit complex, it is safe to specify that an investment adviser is under a legal obligation to put the interests of the client first, even to the adviser’s detriment. What happens when an adviser fails to do so? One possible consequence, if the adviser is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), is the imposition of sanctions both operationally and financially. Knowing that, just image how troubling it would be to discover that the adviser, while seeking to ameliorate the negative consequences of its breach of fiduciary duties, engaged in an arrangement that only made matters worse! Because that is exactly the case now before us.

Legal Fee Allocation as a Boon to One Party: SEC Sanctions Investment Adviser’s Compounding Error

The video shows two drunk people in the middle of the freeway with a female in the lanes. Video shows a male leaving the scene as LAFD arrives. The couple was traveling in a truck and fighting southbound 110 when the driver exited MLK and stopped on the off-ramp. The female exited the truck and ran from the off-ramp to the freeway to get away from the male driver, who she stated was drunk. Reports are that she was struck by passing vehicles, but no evidence of it. If she was struck, the vehicle that hit her left the scene. The freeway was shut down while LAFD treated and CHP investigated. The male fled the scene as LAFD & CHP arrived.

Drunk Couple Disrupts the 110 Freeway

In a significant development for visa applicants, all U.S. consulates in Mexico announced that they have stopped accepting visa applications from third country nationals (TCNs) until further notice. This decision impacts many individuals who have utilized consulates in Mexico for their U.S. visa needs. Understanding TCN Visa Processing. TCN visa...

US Consulates in Mexico Halt TCN Visa Processing

Springfield, OH

The Springfield Chamber has joined nationwide appeal to protect businesses from tax hikes. This is a follow-up article; click here to read about the Chamber’s initial involvement with this issue. The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has joined Chambers across the country in urging Congress and the new administration...

Springfield Chamber Urges Congress to Avert 2025 Tax Cliff, Part 2

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More passengers who sailed on the P&O Cruises ship Ventura earlier this year are seeking compensation after getting sick with gastrointestinal symptoms. So far, more than 80 people have instructed law firms to pursue legal action against the cruise line, according to news reports.

Over 80 Cruise Passengers Seeking Compensation from Cruise Line After Getting Sick

Kansas State

Missouri State

Kansas City, MO

The Center Square

(The Center Square) – As the border crisis continues, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is demanding answers from the Department of Homeland Security to learn how many foreign nationals the Biden-Harris administration is flying from the border to Missouri. He’s also demanding answers from the Democratic leaders of St. Louis and Kansas City as well as from county clerks, county prosecutors, airlines and transportation companies.
                Bailey sued DHS requesting the court require it to comply with a Freedom of Information request seeking documents and communications...

Bailey demands answers on how many migrants are being sent to Missouri from border

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Declutterbuzz

Overwhelm is a word I often hear folks say regarding decluttering. Decluttering does not have to be overwhelming. When you Declutter For Life the process is not stressful. You won't clear the chaos overnight, but with patience and effort, you can build a space—and a life—that feels calm and organized. For busy young working moms who've tried and failed, understanding that decluttering is a gradual process rather than a quick fix can change everything. Let me explain.

How To Declutter For Life, Not For a Quick Fix!

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has appealed certain findings in the recent decision in Australian Securities and Investments Commission v BPS Financial Pty Ltd [2024] FCA 457 (BPS Financial Decision) in relation to the scope of the authorised representative exemption. The authorised representative exemption is commonly relied upon and allows a person or entity to provide a financial service under the Corporations Act on behalf of the holder of an AFS licence without having to hold an AFS licence itself.

ASIC Seeks to Clarify the Scope of the “Authorised Representative” Exemption

Tipping on cruise ships is always a controversial topic. Some cruise passengers believe that tipping should be a personal choice, and others argue that automatic tipping policies are necessary to ensure fair compensation for crew members.

Carnival Responds to Cruise Passenger Wanting to Remove All Tips from Bill

Wyoming State

Buffalo, WY

WyoFile

The House Draw Fire burning in northern Wyoming grew to more than 163,000 acres on Thursday — nearly the combined size of Denver and Salt Lake City — threatening structures, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the closure of Interstate 90.

Wildfire burns 163,000 acres in northern Wyoming, forcing evacuations and I-90 closure

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Alain Rodrigues, a 49-year-old Middlesex County resident and owner of a construction business in Old Bridge and Newark, New Jersey, has admitted to charges of tax evasion and failure to collect and pay over taxes. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Rodrigues entered his guilty plea on August 1, 2024, before U.S. District Judge Esther Salas in Newark federal court.

Construction Business Owner Admits Tax Evasion, Owes $1.35M

Illinois State

(The Center Square) – The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP program, has been a major talking point when it comes to negotiating the new Farm Bill.
                Illinois is one of only six states where more than 15% of the population use SNAP benefits. Just last year, around 42 million people nationwide relied on SNAP benefits each month.
                Republicans on the House Committee on Agriculture passed a version of the...

SNAP benefits a sticking point that is holding up the new Farm Bill

Georgia State

The Current GA

A state Supreme Court’s decision reversing a lower court’s ruling that a private contractor was exempt from the Georgia Open Records Act is being hailed as a win for open government.

State Supreme Court rules Open Records Act applies to private contractors working for governments

NewsBreak

Update: OHCA Approves Amendments to Cost and Market Impact Review (CMIR) Regulations

California’s Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) has officially approved amendments (“Amendments”) to the cost and market impact review (CMIR) regulations, effective August 22, 2024. Most...

Update: OHCA Approves Amendments to Cost and Market Impact Review (CMIR) Regulations

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