Sharing your PR coverage around the company? Not so fast says Elina Miezite. You may need to get a license before you do…
One of the nicest things about achieving PR coverage for your business is sharing it with your colleagues, management, shareholders and customers. However, content sharing often puts businesses at risk of being exposed to penalties.
In April 2013 we reported on the fines imposed on one public body which fell foul of licensing rules. Why? Simply because any business needs a license to share content that isn’t published by the business itself. Elina outlines four things to consider in copyright
1) So what do you need to know?What do I need a copyright license for?
A copyright license will permit you to make copies of various published materials and share these with a specified number of individuals in your business in compliance with the law. Depending on what media channel your business is targeting, there are a variety of license providers, including the following organisations:
- Newspaper Licensing Agency
- Copyright Licensing Agency
- Motion Picture Licensing Corporation
You can also pay individual licences with specific publishers. The government’s licencing portal has more information.
However, regardless of where on the news your commentary appears, anything from taking photos, scanning pages to recording audio or video content and then sharing with others without an appropriate license, can put you at risk of breaching copyright laws.
2. I gave a BBC News interview on behalf of my business; will I breach the licensing rights if I copy the video and share it with my team?
There are of course social media sharing buttons which allow you to do this, but in the absence of this facility – perhaps if a piece of 3rd party recording software is used to download and store the content, you may be in breach if you don’t have an appropriate license. It’s important to understand that even though content is often generated by external PR advisors or a business’ own communication department by way of a press release, the publisher is the one who holds the rights to the material.
3. Which licence do I need in order to make copies of just our local media coverage to share?
The good thing is that a small business doesn’t have to pay the same licensing fee as a nationwide organisation. Firstly, because a smaller business may be looking for exposure within local or regional media, a single license can be granted directly from those publishers.
However it’s more than likely you’ll be looking for a licence that covers multiple titles. For example, an NLA license allows copies to be made of articles published in newspapers or magazines either in print or online, while a CLA license may be more suitable if you wish to re-use content from books, journals and electronic or online publications. The problem is that there are many overlapping areas covered by the different agencies as this graphic demonstrates:
If you plan to appear on TV, regardless of whether it’s regional or national, the Motion Picture Licensing Company will allow you to copy and share content from movies, TV programmes, or any entertainment video, without violating the Copyright Act.
What this all proves is you may in fact need more than one license, so to find out more about different licensing bodies, visit the government’s website here.
4. Will I need to pay for a license if I work with a PR agency which distributes cuttings?
The chances are you will, but the amount could vary from an agency to agency. Because of the nature of the work PR agencies do, you will struggle to find one that doesn’t hold a license already. For a PR agency to share their work, which is often press coverage, externally to clients, a media consultancy license is necessary. PR agencies usually employ external media cuttings services for collating coverage which in return makes it easy to deliver it to the client. However, you have to remember, that if you choose to further duplicate and share the received coverage yourself, you will most likely need to purchase your own license.
It’s likely you’ll have some unanswered questions and this article is intended only as a very rough guide. For up to date advice, please contact the relevant licensing bodies directly.
A business journalist by trade, Ralph Savage represents a series of B2B clients on media and marketing matters. He provides strategic PR advice, media training and consultancy. He also ghost writes regularly on behalf of FTSE 250 CEOs, leading counsel and senior professionals including solicitors, accountants and brokers.


If you, a family member or friend are convicted of petty theft, jail time for petty theft is actually a possibility. If there is a previous criminal record, the chances of jail time go up. If the accused possess a green card or if there is any question of immigration status, petty theft is considered a crime that the court calls a crime of “moral turpitude,” and it could lead to deportation.
In the State of California, theft is divided into two types: Grand theft and Petty theft. Theft of property valued at more than $950 is considered grand theft. Theft of property valued less than $950 is considered petty theft. Anyone convicted of petty theft could be fined up to $1,000 and spend up to six months in county jail.
While this is bad enough, there are greater consequences if there is a prior on the convicted person’s record. Anybody that has been previously convicted of the following crimes could be charged with a felony or misdemeanor for petty theft with a prior. Misdemeanors alone are punishable by up to twelve months in jail. Felonies carry sentences up to three years in prison.
The list of prior crimes that enhance the penalty for a petty theft conviction include:
- Petty theft
- Grand theft
- Elderly fraud
- Violent crimes
- Some sex crimes
How a current petty theft crime and prior crimes come together in the court is complicated. California’s criminal courts are difficult to navigate under the best of circumstances. Having an experienced criminal defense attorney is always going to be better than self-representation.


The Mall at Stonecrest
Parental Involvement Program:
Effective May 1, 2009
The Parental Involvement Program Policy will be in effect between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and closing on Friday and Saturday. After 4:00 p.m., anyone under the age of 18 visiting the center must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. One parent or legal guardian is permitted to supervise up to four youths. Youths must remain within the company of their parent or legal guardian. Acceptable proof of age is a valid driver's license, state/provincial non-driver ID, military or college ID, passport or visa.
- The Mall at Stonecrest visitors under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian after 4:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
- Proof of age will be required. Those who cannot produce sufficient photo identification will be asked to leave the property. Acceptable forms of ID include a valid driver's license or other state-issued ID, school, employer or military ID.
- One parent or legal guardian may escort up to four youths, and at least one of the youths must be the child of the parent or legal guardian. Parents or legal guardians are responsible for the actions of the escorted youths.
- School groups are welcome as always, and the school should notify the Mall at Stonecrest Management Office in advance and ensure that groups are accompanied by an appropriate number of chaperones. The management office will notify merchants of approved groups that are expected.
- Individuals in violation of the Mall at Stonecrest Parental Involvement Program (or any other posted mall policies, including the existing Code of Conduct) must leave the mall or face disciplinary action.
- Visitors under the age of 18 who are shopping in the center earlier in the day will need to be joined by a parent or legal guardian by 4:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, or they will need to leave the mall by 4:00 p.m.
- The purchase of a movie ticket does not exempt a child from compliance with the Parental Involvement Program. Youths exiting the theater after 4:00 p.m. on Friday or Saturday must immediately leave the property if not escorted by a parent or legal guardian.
- Employees under the age of 18 who work in the Mall at Stonecrest will be issued a photo ID and be allowed to utilize the common areas to come and go from work. They are permitted to visit the food court, but must wear their badge so it is visible after 4:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
- The above rules apply to all mall areas, including the cinemas, food court, hallways, stores, plaza and parking lots.
- This program will be strictly enforced.
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Social Media Terms and Conditions
The Chamberlain Group LLC (“CGI”) Social Media Terms and Conditions
CGI operates on several social media platforms, including, without limitation, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and YouTube (each a “Platform”, and together the “Platforms”). The websites www.chamberlaingroup.com, www.chamberlain.com, www.myq.com, www.liftmaster.com, and CGI’s LiftMaster Partner Portal (each a “CGI Website”, and together the “CGI Websites”) may provide links to these Platforms, which are owned and controlled by third parties, When a person Engages (as defined below) with CGI on or via one of the Platforms, such person accepts and agrees to be bound by these Social Media Terms and Conditions. When a person uses a CGI Website or any other CGI services or products, other terms and conditions may apply.
A. A person may “Engage” with CGI on or via a Platform by doing any of the following:
- Commenting on, or responding to, a post on CGI’s account on such Platform.
- Sharing, liking, or retweeting a post on CGI’s account on such Platform.
- Using a CGI brand or campaign hashtag on a Platform.
- Tagging or mentioning CGI or any of its affiliates, a brand of CGI or any of its affiliates, a product or service of CGI or any of its affiliates, or a campaign of CGI or any of its affiliates in a post, comment, response, share, retweet, or other social media activity.
B. By Engaging with CGI on or via a Platform, a person agrees to the following:
- Such Engagement will comply with all rules, terms, conditions, and policies relating to the applicable Platform.
- Such Engagement will comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, published regulatory guidance, and best practices.
- CGI may, without compensation or other consideration, comment on, respond to, share, like, retweet, tag, or mention such Engagement.
- Such person hereby grants to CGI a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, fully paid-up, license to modify, transmit, distribute and reproduce, use, create derivative works of, and sub-license such Engagement for any purpose.
- To the extent the Engagement could be deemed an endorsement, such Engagement will comply with the Federal Trade Commission’s Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
C. Each person Engaging with CGI on or via a Platform represents and warrants that:
- Such person has the lawful right to transmit, distribute and reproduce such Engagement.
- Such Engagement does not contain any personally identifiable information, personal data or other sensitive data of any person.
- To the extent the Engagement contains images, (a) such person is the copyright owner or has obtained the copyright owner's permission to use such images; (b) such person holds the rights necessary to grant the licenses and sublicenses described in these Social Media Terms and Conditions; and (c) such person has obtained the consent of each person, if any, depicted in such images.
- Such person has made clear and conspicuous disclosures where required or advisable in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, published regulatory guidance, and best practices.
- Such person is over the age of 13.
- Such Engagement does not unlawfully disparage CGI or its competitors, does not contain any unlawful, pornographic, obscene, profane, defamatory, libelous, threatening, or otherwise objectionable material, and does not contain the names of any people (including, without limitation, any celebrities) or any non-CGI trademarks;
- The content of the Engagement is not the subject of any actual or threatened litigation or claim.
- Neither the Engagement, nor the use of the Engagement by CGI in any manner, venue or media, whether now known or hereafter devised anywhere in the universe at any time for any purpose (including, without limitation, for purposes of advertising, promoting and publicizing CGI and its products and services), will infringe upon or violate the intellectual property rights or other rights of any other person or entity.


1. All campers must stay on the Frostburg State University campus at all times for the duration of camp.
2. Campers must remain in the presence of a counselor, teacher, or staff member unless otherwise given permission from a counselor or staff member.
3. Campers must be on their best behavior and obey all directions and instructions from their counselors, teachers, and staff members at all times.
4. Campers may not enter dorm rooms of the opposite gender. This includes the common areas located within each suite. No Exceptions.
5. Campers must wear their ID badges at all times while on the campus unless otherwise given permission from a counselor or staff member.
6. Campers must contact counselors, teachers, or staff members immediately in the case of an emergency.
7. Loss of a room key will result in a $25.00 replacement fee at the expense of the camper.
8. Alcohol and other illegal drugs are not allowed at camp. Any campers discovered in possession of illegal substances will be reported to police and sent home (if not arrested) immediately at the expenses of their parents/guardians.


The Northern Universities Consortium hosts a series of seminars throughout the year, based on issues of topical relevance. Seminars are open to members and non-members at separate rates. Please check this page regularly for details of future events.
The Progression Lottery: Consequences for Students of Regulatory Variation in the UKHE Sector (A joint NUCCAT and SACWG seminar)
Date: Monday 2nd October 2017
Time: 10:30am – 3:00pm
Venue: Sheffield Hallam University
In 2015 NUCCAT and SACWG commenced an investigation into the extent to which different regulatory mechanisms used by UK universities to facilitate student progression were effective in fostering achievement. The findings of the first phase of research were launched in October 2016 at a Seminar in which the scope for the second phase of research was agreed: mapping the impact of regulatory variety on individual students.
The outcomes from this second phase of the research project will be launched at a joint NUCCAT & SACWG Seminar on 2nd October 2017. The Seminar will include a presentation of the findings of the research project to date, discussion of germane themes and exploration of the extent to which academic regulation can or should be fair, equitable and just. Delegates will receive a copy of the project ‘phase 2’ report.
To attend this event please complete and submit the booking form available here.
Please find attached the programme for the event here.


Joint Italian and Maltese NGO Statement on incidents relating to people rescued at sea
Whilst we welcome the recent developments in relation to the disembarkation of rescued people on board the Alexander Maersk cargo and the ongoing coordination between the Governments of Italy, Malta, France and Spain, we urge all actors involved to immediately secure the disembarkation of the over 230 rescued people, among which children, unaccompanied minors and other vulnerable individuals, currently aboard the Mission Lifeline rescue ship. Whilst we appreciate the need to clarify legal responsibilities, we emphasise that the protection of life and human dignity should remain the topmost priority.
In order to preserve the integrity of the maritime rule whereby all persons in distress are to be rescued, it is imperative that coastal states coordinate their efforts towards ensuring a prompt disembarkation at a place of safety. This is a clear obligation under international law.
We are keen to clarify that NGOs rescuing persons in distress are not violating international norms but rely on States to fulfil their obligations by indicating a safe port for prompt disembarkation of all rescued persons. We also remind the authorities concerned that disembarkation in unsafe places, such as Libya, would violate international law and is therefore not a valid option. Thus, we express our concern with the announcement made by both the Italian and Maltese authorities on the intention of sanctioning the captain and crew of the Mission Lifeline rescue ship.
As Italian and Maltese civil society organisations, we reiterate that political disputes over migration responsibilities cannot be resolved by violating international law and placing people’s lives and wellbeing at risk. Humanitarian and human rights obligations should always prevail over political considerations.
We, therefore, urge the forthcoming European Council meeting to urgently identify and implement much-needed solutions to the situation in the Mediterranean, inspired by the principle of European solidarity and fully in line with the obligations related to the protection of human rights.
Statement issued by:
Aditus foundation, African Media Association Malta, Associazione ONG Italiane (AOI), CONCORD Italia, Coordinamento Italiano NGO Internazionali (CINI), COSPE Onlus, Foundation for Shelter and Support to Migrants, Integra Foundation, Jesuit Refugee Service Malta, Kopin, LIBICO, Link 2007, Malta Emigrants’ Commission, Migrant Women Association Malta, Moviment Graffitti, People for Change Foundation, Platform of Human Rights Organisations in Malta (PHROM), SOS Malta, SKOP, Terre des Hommes – Italy.


Tamsen Reid, 17 at the time, said she and four friends — two boys and two girls — were driving to Idaho about 11 p.m. during a snowstorm when they were pulled over for speeding. Because at least one of them was smoking, Officer Scott Womack said he was either going to have to call their parents or do a quick check of their car to make sure there were no drugs, according to Reid.
After checking their IDs, the deputy allegedly told them that three of the occupants had warrants out for their arrests. He had the girls lift their shirts and bras up, allegedly to look for drugs, according to Reid.
Womack then told Reid she was wanted in Arizona for heroin possession. Reid tried to tell the officer she had never done heroin and never been to Arizona. She believed her ID was stolen because Womack claimed he ran a check on a computer using her driver’s license number.
In an effort to allegedly make positive identification, Womack told Reid to undress so he could look for tattoos and piercings, the lawsuit states. After she refused one of the deputy’s alleged orders, she said the search was over and she was allowed to get dressed. She claims the incident lasted about five minutes while it was snowing and dark outside with few other cars on the road.
Eventually, Reid wanted to try and get the warrant off her record in case she got pulled over again. What she found out was that there was no warrant for her arrest. And when she contacted Box Elder County, she found out the warning she was issued by Womack was never filed.


Please note that there are no returns and/or refunds on any of our digital products and all sales are final and not refundable nor returnable, if we have started the performance of the contract after you have expressly agreed that we start the performance of the contract before the expiry of the cancellation period, and you have confirmed to us your knowledge that you lose your right of cancellation by agreeing to start the performance of the contract, and if we have provided you with a confirmation of the contract on a durable medium containing the content of the contract including the aforementioned conditions relating to the premature expiry of the right of cancellation.
Please find more details in our Digital Items Policy.
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Last updated: July 2020
Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”, “Terms and Conditions”) carefully before using the www.coastalfoundry.com website (“Website”) operated by Coastal Foundry and related companies (“us”, “we”, or “our”).
Your access to and use of the Website is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users and others who access the Website.
By accessing or using the Website you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the Terms then you may not access the Website.
Links To Other Web Sites
The Website may contain links to third-party web sites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such web sites or services.
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us.


All fees are based on an hourly rate of $100. Below are some pricing guidelines, which may change due to the complexity of the invention. USPTO filing and issue fees change, sometimes at short notice.
Utility Patent Application
- Application and drawings: $2400
- Argument fee (each) $600 (usually 1 or more arguments for utility patents, arguments occur typically 12 to 18 months after application is submitted)
Design Patent Application
- Application and drawings: $650
- Argument fee (each) $200 (usually not needed for design patents, arguments occur typically 6 to 12 months after application is submitted)
Provisional Patent Application
- Fee to prepare application and drawings, plus USPTO filing fees: $700
- Patent Search
- Patent drawings (2D and 3D CAD drawings)
Please contact Don at email@example.com or 612-414-4118 for more information.


On Wednesday, March 8 Bill S-201, the Genetic Non-discrimination Act PASSED 3rd reading in the House of Commons!
Canadians became closer to being able to make informed decisions about genetic tests without fear. Bill S-201 passed the 3rd reading in the House of Commons. The Bill still needs to go back to the Senate but all indications are that it will be supported. After several attempts by the Liberal Justice Minister to gut the Bill through amendments, it passed in its entirety. The Bill includes Pan-Canada legislation that makes it a criminal act to discriminate against a person based on their genetic test information, as well as amendments to the Canada Labour Code and amendments to the Canadian Human Rights Act. The bill passed by a free vote (in which MPs are allowed to vote according to their own personal conscience rather than according to an official party line) with an overwhelming majority of 222-60. This is a historic development, as Canada is the only G8 country without this type of legislation.


Camper Trailer Sales SA - Terms & Conditions of Sale
In these terms and conditions of sale, the following terms have the meaning indicated:
a) “business day” means Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
b) “EFT” means electronic funds transfer.
c) “sale price” means the that we quoted for the sale of the trailer to you and that you accept.
d) “trailer” means the Blue Tongue or SWAG trailer and all the components/accessories advertised.
e) “We, “Us” or “Our” means Catmar Enterprises Pty Ltd T/- Camper Trailer Sales SA.
f) “You” or “Your” means the person who purchases a trailer from us (and if more than one, all persons).
2. Terms & Conditions
Your purchase of a trailer is made subject to these terms and conditions.
You must pay a deposit (generally $2,000) when you agree to purchase a trailer from us. Cancellation after 7 days (or 14 days when subject to finance), will result in your deposit being forfeited.
4. Time to Fulfil Order
Generally, the trailer you order will be made for you and is very rarely kept as stock. Whilst we endeavour to be accurate with delivery times, there are some cases (which are beyond our control) where delivery time estimates may be delayed.
5. No Liability for Delay
If the trailer is not available by the estimated delivery date, we are not liable to compensate you for any costs or damages claimed by you as a consequence of the delay in the delivery of your trailer. Known as “Force Majeure”; there are many factors which can contribute to delays which are beyond our reasonable control. Examples of these include (but are not limited to) flood, pandemic and war.
6. Notification your Trailer is ready for Collection
We will notify you when the trailer is ready to be collected by you. We will also remind you of the amount that you must pay before you collect the trailer from us.
7. Collection of the Trailer
You must pay the balance of the purchase price for the trailer (after the deduction of the deposit) on or before collecting the trailer.
You must pay the balance of the purchase price for the trailer by one of the following methods: cash, bank cheque, EFT or credit card.
9. Credit Card Payments
If you choose to use your credit card to pay the balance, an additional 1.5% will be added to the invoice amount to cover the charges incurred by our bank to process your transaction. AMEX and Diners Club cards are not accepted.
10. Payment by EFT
Your funds need to be cleared in our account before you can collect the trailer.
Blue Tongue and SWAG trailers are sold subject to each of their respective product warranty’s, which can be viewed on their company websites. They are also available from our office upon request. Email; firstname.lastname@example.org
12. Return Policy
If you request to return the trailer you have purchased, and if we accept your return, then you must pay us a restocking fee which will be equivalent to 25% of the sale price of your trailer, plus any additional costs which may be incurred.


To protect you against the new threat of liquid explosives, the European Union (EU) has adopted new security rules that restrict the amount of liquids that you can take through security checkpoints. They apply to all passengers departing from airports in the EU whatever their destination.
This means that, at security checkpoints, you and your hand luggage must be checked for liquids in addition to other prohibited articles. However, the new rules do not limit the liquids that you can buy at shops located beyond the point where you show your boarding pass or on-board an aircraft operated by an EU airline.
The new rules apply from 6th November 2006 at all airports in the EU and in Norway, Iceland and Switzerland until further notice.
You are only allowed to take small quantities of liquids in your hand luggage. These liquids must be in individual containers with a maximum capacity of 100 millilitres each. You must pack these containers in one transparent, re-sealable plastic bag of not more than one litre capacity per passenger.
At the airport
To help screeners detect liquids, you must:
You can still:
If they are sold in a special sealed bag, do not open it before you are screened – otherwise the contents may be confiscated at the checkpoint. (If you transfer at an EU airport, do not open the bag before screening at your airport of transfer, or at the last one if you transfer more than once).
All these liquids are additional to the quantities in the re-sealable plastic bag mentioned above.
If you have any doubts, please ask your airline or travel agent in advance of travel.
Please be courteous and co-operate with airport security and airline staff.


It is with great pride and excitement that we tell you about a recent legislative victory.
S-1780/A-1992 “The New Jersey Call Center Jobs Act” was signed by Governor Phil Murphy. This Law requires any employer in the State of New Jersey operating a Call Center with 50 or more employees to staff that call center to handle no less than 65 percent of customer volume of telephone calls, emails, and/or other electronic communications.
The IBEW 827 Officers, Business Agents, Chief Stewards, and Legislative Committee would like to thank the Sponsors of Bill S1780 for their support and advocacy of working people in New Jersey: Senators Diegnan, Turner, Stack, Lagana, and Greenstein; Assembly Member Sponsors: Sumter, Eustace, Benson, Huttle, Houghtaling, Wimberly, Jiminez, Zwicker, Egan, Johnson, Pinkin, McKnight, Downey, Timberlake, Lopez, and Jasey.
We would also like to thank the New Jersey AFL-CIO for assisting in this monumental legislation. Together, we can continue to protect working families and the middle class of New Jersey.


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Florida Durable Power of Attorney
The Power of Attorney or “PoA” is a legal instrument that allows you to be in two places at once. Let us assure you that we are not spinning a Harry Potteresque tale of magic and wizardry, however. For one — it takes more than a mere waive of the wand and utterance of incoherent phrase to create a Power of Attorney. In this installment of the Business Blog, we will be discussing the Florida Power of Attorney with emphasis on the upcoming changes in the Florida Power of Attorney law.
Florida Power of Attorney Purposes.
You can use a Florida Power of Attorney to appoint another person to act in your place as if that person were you. For purposes of a PoA, you are the Principal, and the person you appoint is your Agent. You can give your Agent a broad range of powers via a General Florida Power of Attorney, or only a few specific powers via a Special Florida Power of Attorney. General and Special PoAs will only be effective while you are alive and have capacity to make decisions for yourself. A Durable PoA is a PoA that contains legal language authorizing your Agent to act for you in the event of your death or incapacity. As you can see, the PoA can be extremely useful. As with all things useful, however, the PoA comes with its own set of snags.
Florida Power of Attorney Requirements.
The Florida Power of Attorney has always been subject to strict requirements. For example, just as with a will or a deed, two witnesses are required for the execution of a PoA. In certain cases, very specific language must be used to create an effective Florida Power of Attorney. Recently, in an attempt to bring the Florida Power of Attorney statute into conformity with the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, Florida lawmakers have introduced a slew of changes to the Florida Power of Attorney law. The changes are due to become effective on October 1st of 2011.
Let’s open with some good news: A Florida Power of Attorney properly executed prior to October 1st of 2011 is not subject to the new requirements and will remain effective under the old requirements. Also, the state of Florida will continue to give full faith and credit to PoAs properly executed in other states. For purposes of this article, we will limit discussion to three main affected areas: Florida Power of Attorney and notifying Third Parties, the Durable Power of Attorney or “DPoA”, and the General Power of Attorney or “GPoA”.
The new law affects the manner in which you notify third parties of changes to your PoA. Third parties are individuals and institutions, such as banks, that rely on the authority granted by your PoA. Under the new law, if you modify or terminate your PoA, you have to follow certain procedures to let these third parties know of the changes you’ve made. Notice to third parties and agents must now be in writing, and notice to banking institutions is subject to additional requirements.
A standard Durable PoA becomes effective the moment you execute it. This means that your Agent may start acting under the authority of the DPoA immediately. In the past, if you didn’t want to give your Agent all that power right away, you could have created a “springing” DPoA, a type of DPoA that becomes effective only at the time of your death or incapacity. The new law, however, expressly eliminates the springing DPoA. Fortunately, springing DPoAs created prior to October 1st of 2011 will remain valid.
Along with the springing DPoA, the new law technically eliminates the General Power of Attorney, as well. General grants of authority will no longer be effective under the new law. Instead, in order to be effective, each PoA must contain language listing the specific powers granted. The new law does provide for language that may be used to convey a series of powers, however. For example, the phrase “authority to conduct banking transactions as provided in s. 709.2208(1), F.S.” will bestow upon your Agent the authority to deal with banking institutions on your behalf: to establish or terminate accounts, contract for banking services, and withdraw or transfer funds.
That’s it for this entry of the Business Blog. We hope that you found this article informative. If you would like to obtain further information regarding a Florida Power of Attorney or if you require other legal assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the attorneys at the Law Office of Grigaltchik & Galustov, P.A.


SANTA ROSA, Calif. – Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed the first bill in the nation to crack down on fraudulent practices concerning emotional support animals, while protecting public access rights for people with legitimate service dogs such as guide dogs or service dogs for physical disabilities. The legislation, co-sponsored by Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) and Canine Companions, garnered a rare groundswell of bipartisan support in the California Assembly and Senate.
Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) introduced the bill (AB 468) in the California Assembly and was its champion throughout the process to passage. Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) managed the bill in the Senate. After passing the Assembly and Senate, Gov. Newsom signed it last week, and it will go into effect on January 1, 2022.
The legislation addresses the growing online sale of fraudulent emotional support and service animal certificates by opportunists who promise consumers access for their pets equal to that of people with legitimate service animals. The new law also requires clear disclosures for selling dogs for use as emotional support animals as well as for selling tags and other services relating to them. It imposes civil penalties to combat fraud and misleading business practices, which bilk money from consumers and put innocent, untrained animals in scary and dangerous situations.
“I’m grateful to my colleagues and Gov. Newsom for supporting this measure to protect the rights of people who are blind or visually impaired and other users of legitimate service animals in their equal access to public spaces, safety, and independence,” said Assemblymember Friedman. “By ending the practice of misinformation and fraud that has occurred with the sale of emotional support animals and service dogs, we can create a safer community for all – especially people with disabilities who rely on formally trained service dogs in their daily lives.”
“It was a pleasure joining forces with Assemblymember Friedman and stakeholders to combat the fraudulent practice of misrepresenting emotional support dogs as trained service dogs,” said Senator Bates. “I co-authored AB 468 because California needs stronger laws to reduce fraud and protect the reputations of legitimate service dogs and the people they serve. AB 468 is a bipartisan victory for Californians, and I am honored to have played a role in pushing the bill across the finish line.”
“The online sales of fraudulent certificates have become increasingly dangerous for the public and for dogs alike, causing confusion about legitimate service animals and complicating the lives of legitimate service-dog handlers whose disabilities are cruelly questioned,” said Rabih Dow, director of advocacy and outreach programs for Guide Dogs for the Blind. “This law will curtail selling fraudulent tags and certificates for untrained dogs, a practice that has confused people with false promises of access for their dogs to restricted public spaces such as restaurants, stores, planes, and public buildings.”
“It has been a pleasure working with Assemblymember Friedman and our colleagues at Guide Dogs for the Blind to craft such an important bill,” said Paige Mazzoni, chief executive officer of Canine Companions. “This law will help clarify the differing public access rights for service dogs and emotional support animals, as well as protect people with disabilities from unethical business practices around selling fraudulent documentation. We are committed to protecting and ensuring access for people with disabilities and the trained service dogs on whom they rely to live independently.”


Hopefully you will never need to use this information but it is important for all to be aware of school policy and the law. All medication, whether it is over-the-counter or prescribed by your physician, must be accompanied by written orders from your physician. Parents must deliver medication to the school in a container appropriately labeled by the pharmacy or the original container for over the counter medications. Children are not permitted to carry medication to and from school unless they are permitted by their physician to self-administer medication for life-threatening illnesses. Your pharmacist can provide you with an appropriately labeled bottle for use at school. This is not only board of education policy but also the law. The New Jersey Nurse Practice Act prohibits nurses from administering medication without written orders from a physician. Any questions, please give me a call.
For further information you may reference Board policy # 5330 on the district website under BOE.
Forms for medication administration at school:
For students with asthma requiring medication in school use the asthma action plan form. For students with severe food or insect allergies requiring medication in school use the anaphylaxis action plan. For any other medication needed in school use the medical authorization form.


All campus buildings are open to the public; face coverings and social distancing required.
A new conservation law enforcement program launching this fall at Northwest College will prepare students for careers as park rangers, field agents, game wardens and many other related law enforcement positions.
NWC is the fifth college in the U.S., and the only institution in Wyoming, to offer this associate of arts degree program.
“The demand for both seasonal and full-time, well-trained employees in this field throughout the region is high,” said NWC Instructor of Criminal Justice Tony Enerva. “The Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, National Park Service and several others are increasingly seeking new recruits with a background in criminal justice and conservation law enforcement.”
Throughout the next five years, there will be more than 300 job openings in the state through Wyoming Highway Patrol, Forest Service, National Park Service, Wyoming Department of Corrections and Bureau of Land Management.
Students who enroll in the program will gain a comprehensive background in criminal justice, environmental law, backcountry survival, navigation and natural resource protection.
In addition, students will receive academic instruction from faculty with more than 50 years of combined law enforcement experience and gain access to technology that helps facilitate real-world scenarios.
“We’re one of only 12 colleges in the nation with a state-of-the-art VirTra 300 firearms simulator,” said NWC Instructor of Criminal Justice Dave Patterson. “By offering our students exposure to the highest quality simulations, we assure real-world training to help them prepare for the risks associated with law enforcement.”
The curriculum is specifically designed so students receive a strong academic background in law enforcement, which will assist those who complete the program to advance in conservation law enforcement careers.
Graduates of the conservation law enforcement program at NWC will be prepared for employment at the federal, state and local levels in Wyoming and beyond.
Program requirements for the associate of arts degree include courses such as Introduction to Conservation Law Enforcement, Environmental Law, Basic Search and Rescue, Firearms I and II, Criminal Law, Criminal Investigations, Introduction to Geographic Information Systems, Wildlife Management, Wilderness First Aid and Principles of Range Management.
To learn more about conservation law enforcement at NWC, visit https://nwc.edu/academics/programs/conservation-law-enforcement. Go to https://nwc.edu/schedule to view course offerings for the upcoming semester.


Electrical Directive: Section 6 - Services and service equipment
1 October 2012
Reference #: D-EL 2012-02
This BC Safety Authority's directive provides interpretation of Section 6 of the BC Electrical Code covering services and service equipment.
There is also an information bulletin (IB-EL 2012-03) issued, as a supplement to this directive.
Please download and print out a copy of this directive for your reference or add this webpage to your bookmarks.


As more and more commercial restaurant and retail ventures fail, property owners will seek debt relief from lenders who may be unwilling to repossess and would rather renegotiate the loan. When a business loan is modified to reduce or eliminate the amount owed it normally causes cancellation of debt income, which is taxable. Many times business owners are unaware of the consequences of debt cancellation until they receive a 1099-C.
If you are in this situation, you may be able to use Form 982 to exclude some or even all of the debt that has been forgiven when the debt is “qualified real property business indebtedness” (QRBI).
QRBI is money borrowed by any taxpayer in a trade or business (other than a C Corp) to acquire, construct, reconstruct or substantially improve the property and where the lender has a security interest in the property. Revenue Ruling – 2016-15 also applies this exclusion to property leased for residential purposes (unless it is or sale).
To apply for forgiveness, Form 982 is used and must be filed no later than 6 months after the due date of the return for the year where debt forgiveness occurred.
The amount of forgiveness is equal to the insolvent amount, or (debt before discharge less FMV of property before discharge), and is limited to the basis in all depreciable real property owned by the taxpayer. Basis in all retained real estate will be reduced by the debt forgiveness, and if later resold the gain will be ordinary up to the forgiveness amount.
If you, as a business owner has gone through this process and receives a 1099-C (would be after the first of the year for a debt cancellation that occurred in 2020), we can help you determine the level of insolvency. The calculated amount in that process determines the income and tax liability forgiven.
Note that a reduction in basis that occurs in this process results in higher capital gain in a later sale. (Nothing is free from the IRS).
Though we will see a lot of debt forgiveness as a result of Covid, the business debt relief process is not part of the Covid relief laws passed in 2020. Rather, this process has been around for many years and was a help to many homeowners facing foreclosure after the 2008 housing crisis. We saw a lot of 1099-C’s from homeowners for a number of years after the housing crisis and will likely see them from businesses for a number of years after Covid.
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GENERAL CONDITIONS OF USE OF THE WEBSITE
1. LEGAL NOTICES
1.1. The website accessible at the following address: https://www.quicktext.im (hereinafter the "Website") is published by the company QUICKTEXT, a simplified joint stock company with a share capital of €120,000, registered in the Paris Trade and Companies Register under the number 488 865 619, and whose registered office is located at the following address: 64, Rue Jean -Pierre TIMBAUD - 75011 - PARIS (hereinafter the "Company")
1.2. The Company can be contacted by email at the following address: firstname.lastname@example.org or by telephone at the following number: 01 85 54 00 49.
1.3. The Director of the publication is: Mr. Daniel DOPPLER, in his capacity as President.
1.4. The Site is hosted by Microsoft France (Microsoft Azure), a simplified joint-stock company with a share capital of €4,240,000.00, registered in the Paris Trade and Companies Register under number 327 733 184, whose registered office is located at 39, quai du Président Roosevelt - 92130 - Issy-les-Moulineaux and whose telephone number is the following: 09 70 01 90 90.
2.2. The use of the Site implies full and unreserved acceptance of these GCU.
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3.1. Prior to any use of the Site, the user (hereinafter the "User(s)") must ensure that he/she has the technical and computer means to browse and use the Site. He/she must also ensure that the computer configuration of his/her material/equipment is in good working order and does not contain any virus.
3.2. The Company reserves the right to modify, revise, delete, validate or change, in whole or in part, any content (hereinafter the "Content(s)") appearing on the Site or posted on it.
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- not to disseminate information of an ideological, religious, political or ethnic nature;
- not to disseminate content likely to endanger minors, in particular the dissemination of messages of a violent or pornographic nature;
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- post, email or otherwise transmit any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional materials (including, without limitation, "spam" or any other form of solicitation);
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4.2. If, for any reason, the Company considers that the Users do not respect the present TOS, it may at any time, and at its sole discretion, remove their access to the Site and take any measures including legal action against them.
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5.3. The Company does not guarantee the timeliness, legality, probity or quality of the information transmitted by the Users.
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6.1. By accessing the Site, Users expressly acknowledge that the Site and the Content made available to Users, in particular images, photographs, designs, graphics, drawings, models, layouts, logos, trademarks, texts, etc., are the exclusive property of the Company and are protected by the French Intellectual Property Code as well as by the applicable international treaties and agreements relating to the protection of intellectual property rights. As such, they may not be reproduced without the express authorization of the Company, under penalty of civil and criminal prosecution.
6.2. The Company is the sole owner of all right, title and interest in and to the Site and the Content, including all intellectual property rights including, without limitation, all rights relating to copyrights, design rights, trademarks, trade names, company names, domain names, technology, know-how, processes, formulas, source codes and executable codes, data and similar rights, including information relating to any application, registration or renewal thereof that may be protected by the intellectual property laws, regulations or rules of any country.
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6.5. The systematic and repeated extraction of information and Contents appearing on the Site is strictly prohibited and sanctioned under the intellectual property law and the sui generis right of databases. Any illicit extraction may engage the civil and penal responsibility of its author.
7.1. The Company declines all responsibility for any damage resulting from fraudulent intrusion by a third party, outside its control, leading to a modification or alteration of the information/Content appearing on the Site or having caused prejudice to any User of this Site; and more generally for any damage, whatever the causes, origins, nature or consequences, caused as a result of anyone's access to the Site or the impossibility of accessing it, outside its control.
7.2. The Company cannot be held responsible for technical problems or failures related to telephone networks, online computer systems, servers, Internet providers, computer equipment and/or software of Users.
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Is a 16 Hour Shift Legal in the UK?
As a law enthusiast, the topic of working hours and employee rights has always fascinated me. Legality 16-hour shift UK complex important issue affects well-being workers country. In this blog post, I will delve into the laws and regulations surrounding this topic, providing useful information and insights.
The Working Time Regulations 1998 sets out the legal framework for working hours in the UK. According to these regulations, adult workers are entitled to a minimum rest period of 11 consecutive hours in each 24-hour period. Additionally, they should not work more than an average of 48 hours per week, unless they choose to opt out of this limit.
Let`s take a look at a few real-life examples to understand the impact of long working hours on workers. In a study conducted by the Trade Union Congress (TUC), it was found that 3.3 million employees UK work more 48 hours week. This includes workers in the healthcare, transport, and hospitality sectors.
Furthermore, a case study by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) revealed that long working hours can lead to fatigue, decreased productivity, and an increased risk of accidents in the workplace. This highlights the importance of enforcing laws related to working hours to protect the well-being of employees.
According to a report by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the average weekly hours worked in the UK is 32.2 hours full-time employees. However, there are significant variations across different industries and sectors. For example, employees in the manufacturing and construction industries tend to work longer hours compared to those in administrative and support service activities.
After exploring the legal framework, case studies, and statistics, it is evident that a 16-hour shift is not in line with the Working Time Regulations in the UK. Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their employees` working hours comply with the law to safeguard their health and well-being.
Is a 16 Hour Shift Legal UK? Your Burning Legal Questions Answered
|1. Can an employer require me to work a 16-hour shift in the UK?
|Oh, my dear friend, the UK is a country with a rich history and a complex legal system. The answer to this question lies in the Working Time Regulations 1998. According to these regulations, adult workers are generally not allowed to work more than 48 hours per week on average. However, there are some exceptions and individual opt-out agreements that can affect this. It`s a fascinating maze of legal intricacies!
|2. What legal requirements breaks 16-hour shift UK?
|Ah, the beautiful ballet of employment law! During a 16-hour shift, an employee is entitled to a rest break of at least 20 minutes, and this should be taken away from the workstation. In addition, there should be a rest period of at least 11 hours between each shift. The intricacies of ensuring these requirements are met is a testament to the art of legal compliance.
|3. Can an employee refuse to work a 16-hour shift in the UK?
|Ah, the delicate dance of employee rights! An employee has the right to refuse to work a 16-hour shift if it would breach the Working Time Regulations, unless there are exceptional circumstances. However, this refusal should be handled carefully and in accordance with employment law to avoid any legal repercussions. It truly is a fascinating display of legal rights and responsibilities.
|4. What are the potential consequences for an employer who requires employees to work 16-hour shifts in the UK?
|Oh, the precarious tightrope of employer obligations! If an employer requires employees to work 16-hour shifts without complying with the Working Time Regulations, they may face legal consequences such as employment tribunal claims, fines, and damage to their reputation. It`s a delicate balance of legal and ethical considerations.
|5. Are there any industries or professions exempt from the 16-hour shift regulations in the UK?
|Ah, the nuanced tapestry of legal exemptions! Some industries and professions, such as healthcare and transportation, have specific exemptions from certain provisions of the Working Time Regulations due to the nature of their work. However, these exemptions are subject to strict conditions and must be carefully navigated to ensure compliance with the law. It`s a captivating interplay of legal nuances and practical considerations.
|6. Can an employee be required to work consecutive 16-hour shifts in the UK?
|Oh, the intricate choreography of working time arrangements! The Working Time Regulations stipulate that there must be at least 11 hours of rest between each shift, with limited exceptions. Requiring consecutive 16-hour shifts may therefore breach these regulations, unless certain conditions are met. It`s a captivating dance of legal obligations and employee welfare.
|7. What steps should an employee take if they are required to work a 16-hour shift in the UK without proper rest breaks?
|Oh, the delicate symphony of employee rights! If an employee is required to work a 16-hour shift without proper rest breaks, they should raise their concerns with their employer and, if necessary, seek legal advice. The issue may be addressed through internal processes or, if all else fails, through legal recourse. It`s a compelling saga of employee empowerment and legal advocacy.
|8. Can an employee consent to working a 16-hour shift in the UK without breaching the law?
|Ah, the intricate ballet of consent and compliance! An employee can voluntarily consent to working a 16-hour shift, provided that they have not exceeded the maximum weekly working hours under the Working Time Regulations and have taken all required rest breaks. However, it`s crucial for employers to ensure that such consent is truly voluntary and not obtained under duress. It`s a captivating dance of legal consent and protection of employee rights.
|9. What are the legal implications of working 16-hour shifts on employee health and safety in the UK?
|Oh, the delicate balance of health and safety obligations! Working 16-hour shifts can have significant implications for employee health and safety, and employers have a legal duty to assess and mitigate these risks. Failing to do so could result in legal consequences such as claims for personal injury or breaches of health and safety legislation. It`s a profound exploration of legal duties and human well-being.
|10. How can employers ensure compliance with the law when scheduling 16-hour shifts in the UK?
|Ah, the artful tapestry of legal compliance! Employers can ensure compliance with the law when scheduling 16-hour shifts by carefully considering the Working Time Regulations, providing adequate rest breaks, and seeking input from employees. It`s a delicate orchestration of legal requirements and practical considerations, a true testament to the art of law in action.
Legal Contract: Is a 16 Hour Shift Legal in the UK
This legal contract outlines the legality of a 16-hour shift in the United Kingdom, referencing relevant laws and legal practices.
|Whereas it is necessary to establish the legality of a 16-hour shift in accordance with the laws and regulations of the United Kingdom;
|In this contract, “16-hour shift” refers to a single work shift lasting 16 consecutive hours, excluding any legally mandated breaks.
|2. Legal Analysis
|The legality of a 16-hour shift in the UK is governed by the Working Time Regulations 1998, which sets limits on the length of a working day, including the maximum number of hours that can be worked in a single shift.
|Furthermore, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires employers to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of their employees, including reasonable working hours to prevent fatigue and potential risks to health and safety.
|It is important to note that individual employment contracts, collective agreements, and industry-specific regulations may also impact the legality of a 16-hour shift in certain circumstances.
|Based on the aforementioned legal analysis, the legality of a 16-hour shift in the UK is subject to compliance with the Working Time Regulations 1998, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and any additional relevant laws and regulations.


ST GILES’ TERMS AND HOLIDAY DATES
AUTUMN TERM 2023
School Opens Tuesday, 5th September 2023
Half Term Monday, 30th October 2023 to
Friday, 3rd November 2023 incl.
School Closes Friday, 22nd December 2023
SPRING TERM 2024
School Opens Monday, 8th January 2024
Half Term Monday, 12th February 2024 to
Friday, 16th February 2024 inc.
School Closes Friday, 22nd March 2024
SUMMER TERM 2024
School Opens Monday, 8th April 2024
Bank Holiday Monday, 6th May 2024
Half Term Monday, 27th May 2024 to
Friday, 31st May 2024 inc.
School Closes Friday, 19th July 2024
Inset days for Staff only – school closed to pupils
Monday, 4th September 2023
Wednesday, 4th October 2023
Friday, 1st December 2023
Thursday, 25th January 2024
Monday, 22nd July 2024
Every Day Counts!
90% attendance = ½ day missed every week
80% attendance = 1 day missed every week
1 school year at 90% attendance = 4 whole weeks of lessons missed
1 school year at 80% attendance = 8 whole weeks of lessons missed
90% attendance over 5 years = ½ a school year missed!
80% attendance over 5 years = 1 whole school year missed!
The BETTER the attendance, the GREATER the achievement!
The Local Authority have set us a target of 97% attendance across our school.
Important Changes to Attendance Procedures for Issuing Penalty Notices for Unauthorised Absence
You may recall that the Department for Education (DfE) have introduced changes to the law regarding parents taking their children out of school during term time. It is illegal for headteachers to grant any leave of absence during term time unless in exceptional circumstances.
Penalty notices ranging from £60 to £120 can be issued to parents by the LEA.
There have been some very recent changes in the Local Authorities’ Code of Conduct
Penalty Notice for leave of absence (holiday) in term time
From 1st January 2018 any period of unauthorised leave may result in you as a parent receiving a penalty notice fine. Your head teacher will continue to be the only person able to authorise leave in term time, but this will apply only in exceptional circumstances. Any unauthorised absence will be referred by your head teacher to the local authority.
Penalty Notice for Persistent Lateness
Previously a pupil had to achieve 20 unauthorised late marks before a penalty notice warning could be issued. This has now changed to 10 marks, and late marks do not have to be one after the other in order for the penalty notice to be issued. You are therefore encouraged where possible to ensure your child attends school on time. However, if your child is late you must inform the school of the reason(s) why, as they may be able to offer you some form of advice or support.
Period of time used to measure persistent absence or lateness
If your child has had 10 days unauthorised absence or is late 10 times over a twelve week period, you may receive a penalty warning notice and also potentially a fine.
These changes have been implemented to help promote and support good attendance to school. Further details and a copy of the revised Code of Conduct for issuing Penalty Notices can be obtained from the council's website www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education.
St Giles' is obliged to follow these new procedures. It is extremely important that your child’s education programme is not disrupted by unauthorised absence. Only in exceptional circumstances can the Principal grant any leave of absence.
Thank you for your support.


Since August this year, indigenous peoples -and in particular the Mapuche people- have reached a previously unheard of media presence, in close connection with an event that shocked Argentina: the forced disappearance (and later confirmed death) of the social activist Santiago Maldonado, after the border police (Gendarmería) arrived to dismantle a roadblock, breaking into the “Pu Lof en Resistencia” Mapuche community of Cushamen, in Chubut Province (Southern Argentina).
On November 26th, the Mapuche community Lafken Winkul Mapu in the Lake Mascardi area, located about 35 km from San Carlos de Bariloche, Province of Río Negro, was brutally repressed by the Federal Police and the coast guard, Prefectura Naval Argentina. The tragic result of the repression was the murder of 22-year-old Mapuche Rafael Nahuel. Other two Mapuches were hospitalized in the hospital of Bariloche, with live-ammunition wounds. In addition, several other acts of violence perpetrated by law enforcement bodies have been reported in the area. Among the most outrageous was the incarceration of children who where separated from their caretakers and confined in a local police station, violating the most basic human rights and the international Convention on the Rights of the Child.
These events are neither surprising nor coincidental. For some time, the National government –particularly the Ministry of Security, and with the consent of the media – has begun a process of demonization and stigmatization which has no other objective than to construct a so-called “internal other” or dangerous internal, that today is principally embodied in the Mapuche people and other indigenous groups. This stigmatizing demonization, which when carried out by the State has repressive consequences of remarkable gravity, takes place within the context of the great speculative avidity that Patagonian territories are gaining in the face of the voracious advance of neo-extractivist policies.
In Argentina there is an increasing vulnerability of democratic institutions, evidenced by repeated examples of repression exerted on the Argentinian society in general, but particularly on indigenous communities. The disappearance and subsequent death of Santiago Maldonado as well as the existence of indigenous political prisoners in different provinces in Argentina (Chubut, Neuquén, Jujuy, Formosa, among others), force us- as professionals who have been working with indigenous groups- to emphasize the seriousness of these events.
Therefore, we demand the effective enforcement of existing legislation that guarantees the rights of the indigenous peoples [provided by the Argentinian Constitution (Article 75, paragraph 17), various international agreements (Convention 169 of the International Labor Organization and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples), as well as other national, provincial and local legislation], by the authorities of the various state actors. We urge the institutions involved and the media to stop the current stigmatization and concealment process. We call on the entire academic community and society as a whole to demonstrate against these terrible events. We demand an end to the violence perpetrated against indigenous communities and a thorough investigation, trial and sentencing of those responsible.
Dr. Stephen Grant Baines1, Dr. Alejandro Balazote2 3, Dra. Mónica Berón2 4, Lic. Malena Castilla2, Dr. Juan Engelman2 3 4, Dra. Isis María Cunha Lustosa5; Lic. Nadia Molek2; Prof. Alejandra Pérez2, Lic. Ludmila Quiroga2 6, Dr. Juan Carlos Radovich2 4, Dr. Hugo Trinchero2 4 7, Dr. Sebastián Valverde2 3 4, Prof. María Laura Weiss2 4.
1 Departamento de Antropología (DAN), Universidad de Brasília (UnB); Investigador 1A del CNPq; Coordinador del Laboratório y Grupo de Estudios en Relaciones Interétnicas (LAGERI); Coordinador del Comité Pueblos Tradicionales, Medio Ambiente y Grandes Proyectos, Asociación Brasileña de Antropología – ABA, Gestión 2017-2018
2 Fac. de Filosofía y Letras – Universidad de Buenos Aires (Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Rep. Argentina).
3 Dto. de Cs. Sociales, Universidad Nacional de Luján (Ciudad de Luján, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Rep. Argentina).
4 Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas – CONICET (Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Rep. Argentina).
5 Laboratório de Estudios e Investigaciones de las Dinámicas Territoriales (Laboter), Instituto de Estudios Sociambientales (IESA), Universidad Federal de Goiás (UFG).
6 Universidad de Morón (Ciudad de Morón, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Rep. Argentina).
7 Universidad Nacional de José. C. Paz (José. C. Paz, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Rep. Argentina).


During 2021, qualifying individuals received advance payment of their Child Tax Credit in monthly installments. If you received advance payments, you can claim the rest of the Child Tax Credit, if eligible, when you file your 2021 tax return.
Will this money be required to be paid back?
This money received will not be required to be paid back but will be deducted from your 2021 refund, as it is an Advance on what you are to receive.
Total amount received
As every family’s situation is different, different amounts were sent out according to what you qualified. The IRS therefore sent out Letter 6419 to confirm the total amount that was received by each family. They also established a portal on the IRS website that allows for you to register and obtain this information.
If you received advance payments of the Child Tax Credit, you need to compare the total you received with the amount you’re eligible to claim. So make sure to provide this information to your Tax Preparer to help you claim what is yours.


The short course in Trauma Counselling provides you with the requisite skills to deal with the process of facilitating recovery and healing after a traumatic experience or setback. As a pastoral counsellor equipped with the appropriate insights and knowledge, you can successfully act as an immediate source of support and guidance to those in need.
Monitoring and evaluation remain a huge challenge within the EAP field, due to lack of knowledge and skill of practitioners, who are often caught up into the operational challenges of the EAP. As such the ability to report on the impact of the EAP on the productivity of employees is seldom sufficiently developed, which also impacts on the Return on Investment (ROI) and relevant information on the EAP.
The Advanced Programme in Insolvency Litigation and Administration Practice is designed to facilitate your further legal training and development as attorney in the field of insolvency litigation and administration, or if you are looking to move into this specialised field of financial law. The course specifically covers topics of sequestration and liquidation applications, procedures for business rescue, statutory compromises, as well as intervening applications.
The short course in Sports Law examines some of the most common legal problems facing those in sport from managers and government officials to participants and administrators alike who deal with sport-related activities both on and off the sports field.
The short course in Labour Dispute Resolution for Labour Relations Practitioners provides you with the requisite knowledge and skills for conciliation and arbitration in labour dispute enquiries before the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA). The course aims to equip you with insights to the legal requirements and guidelines in dealing with industrial action, as well as aspects of relevant legislation and case law as applicable to labour dispute resolution.
The Advanced Course in the Management of Performance and Discipline provides you with the knowledge and practical skills required to effectively and tactfully deal with poor performance and discipline (or possible dismissals) in the workplace as manager or human resources practitioner.
The COVID-19 pandemic has complicated the management of the sovereign debt of many countries (especially in Africa) which were already experiencing debt repayment difficulties and has accentuated the need for sovereign debt sustainability. This course provides a comprehensive overview of drafting and negotiating international debt contracts, which will be led by Mr. Lee Buchheit, one of the world’s leading experts on sovereign debt, sovereign debt restructuring, and the drafting and negotiation of international loan agreements.
The short course in Policy Management, Implementation, and Analysis in the Public Sector provides you with the necessary knowledge to diagnose and identify current public policy issues, possible problems that may arise in policy formulation and implementation, as well as specific needs with regard to current situations in all three spheres of government.
TEST Design Counselling is an innovative approach in career counselling that has received much attention in Global North contexts but much less attention in Global South contexts thus far. It is essential to address this hiatus. Life design counselling has been shown to help people understand themselves better, design new selves, construct careers, promote action, and imbue a sense of meaning, purpose, and hope in them
The 4IR and COVID-19 have forced us into a new reality that requires the re-examination and restructuring of South Africa’s post-school skills development system so that it is fit-for-purpose to prepare the workforce for the new world of work.


Your home is a significant investment and it is critical that you protect its value and the value and reputation of your subdivision or development. Most homeowners are members of their Homeowner’s Association, commonly referred to as the HOA. The HOA is authorized to enforce the Covenants and Restrictions that are part of the uniform plan of development in the subdivision and many times the individual owners also have the right to enforce the Covenants and Restrictions.
These Covenants and Restrictions have the force of law among all the property owners and lay out the rules for what can and cannot be done with the property so that the subdivision retains its character. For example there may be restrictions on the type of exterior (brick or stucco, for instance) that can be used on a home or a restriction on satellite dishes or metal sheds or fences or a requirement to cut the grass or maintain landscaping or pay dues to the HOA. These rules are in place for the benefit of all the homeowners so that each homeowner can rely on the properties around them being maintained to prevent loss of value in the area.
If you are experiencing frustration because a property is not being maintained, or other activities are going on that you think are hurting the value of your property or upsetting the character of your neighborhood contact your HOA or call us to get advice on enforcing the Covenants and Restrictions in your neighborhood.
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Max joined Sterling in 2015 as the firm’s first in-house legal counsel. Prior to Sterling, Max worked in the private equity groups of Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Ropes & Gray LLP, where his practice focused on representing private equity firms and strategic investors in leveraged buyouts, minority investments, public and private mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and other general corporate matters. Max received a B.A. with honors in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a J.D. with honors from the Emory University School of Law.


Thank you for your interest in contributing to Transifex. This page describes the established guidelines for contributions of code, documentation, patches, and artwork to the Transifex repositories.
In order to clarify the intellectual property license granted with contributions from any person or entity, Transifex, as maintainer of Transifex, must have a Contributor License Agreement (CLA) on file that has been signed by each Contributor, indicating agreement to certain license terms. This license is not only for the protection of the contributors themselves, but also for the protection of the project and its users; it does not change your rights to use your own Contributions for any other purpose.
All past and future contributors of non-trivial amounts of code (more than just a line or two) to Transifex are required to sign the CLA. If somebody is unable to sign the document, their contribution will need to be removed from the Transifex repositories.
1. If you don't have a GPG key already, create one and publish it:
gpg --gen-key gpg --list-secret-keys # Publish your key: Replace the 8-digit ID with your key ID. gpg --send-keys --keyserver pgp.mit.edu A1C02C1A
2. Open the Transifex Contributor Agreement. Copy/download the CLA content to a local file on your workstation (eg. 'transifex-cla-[username].txt') and fill in the necessary information using your favorite text editor (e.g. vim, gedit, Notepad).
3. Digitally sign the file using GPG, either with your favorite GUI (eg. seahorse, kgpg) or using the command-line:
gpg --clearsign transifex-cla-[username].txt
4. Send the resulting file
transifex-cla.txt.gpg by email to
admin -at- transifex -dot- com.
Transifex's CLA is a copy of the one used by Sun Microsystems for all contributions to their projects. This particular agreement has been used by other software projects in addition to Sun and is generally accepted as reasonable within the Open Source community.
The license agreement is a legal document in which you state you are entitled to contribute the code/documentation/translation to Transifex and are willing to have it used in distributions and derivative works. This means that should there be any kind of legal issue in the future as to the origins and ownership of any particular piece of code, Transifex has the necessary forms on file from the contributor(s) saying they were permitted to make this contribution.
The CLA also ensures that once you have provided a contribution, you cannot try to withdraw permission for its use at a later date. People and companies can therefore use Transifex, confident that they will not be asked to stop using pieces of the code at a later date.
Being able to make a clear statement about the origins of the code is very important as Transifex is adopted by large organizations who are necessarily cautious about adopting products with unknown origins. We wish for Transifex to be used and distributed as widely as possible and in order to do this with confidence, we need to be sure about the origins and continuing existence of the code.
No. This is one of the reasons we require a CLA. No individual contributor can hold such a threat over the entire community of users. Once you make a contribution, you are saying we can use that piece of code forever.
Trivial patches like spelling fixes or missing words in the documentation won't require an agreement, since anybody could do those. However, almost anything will require a CLA.
As usual, a great deal of awesome things come by standing on the shoulders of giants. In this case it was Django. They've got an excellent CLA page, which we based our own page on.
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Crime and punishment in semantics of idioms (on the material of the English language)
Liberal Arts in Russia. 2018. Vol. 7. No. 2. Pp. 162-170.Get the full text (Russian)
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The author of the article analyses semantics of the English idioms representing the concepts of crime and punishment. In the inner form and actual meaning of idioms, the image of crime as a violation, types of crimes, punishment as an action for misconduct, types of punishment were imprinted. Crime is projected through the prism of evidence, presence of witnesses, and recognition of guilt as the factor promoting mitigation of punishment. Punishment is associated with stopping of illegal acts, as an indicative example, a mistake in case of unfair charge; punishment can be severe (under the law, not under the law), and idioms describing “assistance to investigation” highlight three concepts at the same time: treachery (giving away accomplices), motive (own benefit) - mitigation of punishment, and help to justice. The corpus data reveal the semantic properties of idioms in contexts, the specificity of meanings that are not fixed in dictionaries, syntactic compatibility.
- • crime and punishment
- • image component
- • meaning of idioms
- • context
- • corpus approach
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Brian Pastor, who has been a member of the HFA Lab since 2018, will be taking the role of the Adult Protective Services Program Administrator for the State of Illinois Department on Aging. He will direct the state-wide program that works to prevent abuse of older adults and those with disabilities, connecting those who have experienced abuse with services and prompting recovery. Additionally, he will act as a policy expert in this field, working with lawmakers to ensure that new laws complement the program and its missions. Best wishes, Brian! We’ll miss you!


Key Retirement and Tax Numbers for 2023
Every year, the Internal Revenue Service announces cost-of-living adjustments that affect contribution limits for retirement plans and various tax deduction, exclusion, exemption, and threshold amounts. Here are a few of the key adjustments for 2023.
Estate, Gift, and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax
- The annual gift tax exclusion (and annual generation-skipping transfer tax exclusion) for 2023 is $17,000, up from $16,000 in 2022.
- The gift and estate tax basic exclusion amount (and generation-skipping transfer tax exemption) for 2023 is $12,920,000, up from $12,060,000 in 2022.
A taxpayer can generally choose to itemize certain deductions or claim a standard deduction on the federal income tax return. In 2023, the standard deduction is:
- $13,850 (up from $12,950 in 2022) for single filers or married individuals filing separate returns
- $27,700 (up from $25,900 in 2022) for married joint filers
- $20,800 (up from $19,400 in 2022) for heads of household
The additional standard deduction amount for the blind and those age 65 or older in 2023 is:
- $1,850 (up from $1,750 in 2022) for single filers and heads of household
- $1,500 (up from $1,400 in 2022) for all other filing statuses
Special rules apply for those who can be claimed as a dependent by another taxpayer.
The combined annual limit on contributions to traditional and Roth IRAs is $6,500 in 2023 (up from $6,000 in 2022), with individuals age 50 or older able to contribute an additional $1,000. The limit on contributions to a Roth IRA phases out for certain modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) ranges (see chart). For individuals who are active participants in an employer-sponsored retirement plan, the deduction for contributions to a traditional IRA also phases out for certain MAGI ranges (see chart). The limit on nondeductible contributions to a traditional IRA is not subject to phaseout based on MAGI.
Note: The 2023 phaseout range is $218,000–$228,000 (up from $204,000–$214,000 in 2022) when the individual making the IRA contribution is not covered by a workplace retirement plan but is filing jointly with a spouse who is covered. The phaseout range is $0–$10,000 when the individual is married filing separately and either spouse is covered by a workplace plan.
Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans
- Employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), and most 457 plans can defer up to $22,500 in compensation in 2023 (up from $20,500 in 2022); employees age 50 or older can defer up to an additional $7,500 in 2023 (up from $6,500 in 2022).
- Employees participating in a SIMPLE retirement plan can defer up to $15,500 in 2023 (up from $14,000 in 2022), and employees age 50 or older can defer up to an additional $3,500 in 2023 (up from $3,000 in 2022).
Kiddie Tax: Child’s Unearned Income
Under the kiddie tax, a child’s unearned income above $2,500 in 2023 (up from $2,300 in 2022) is taxed using the parents’ tax rates.


NOTICE OF MEETING
PLEASE NOTE THAT A MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL WILL TAKE PLACE ON:
Thursday 13th October 2022 at 7.00pm.
at The Arncliffe Centre, Arncliffe Road, Halewood, L25 9PA
FOR THE TRANSACTION OF TOWN COUNCIL BUSINESS
TOWN MANAGER DATED: 7th October 2022
Please note that under Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded for the following items of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 1 of part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act.
This meeting is being held solely to resolve co-option into Councillor vacancies. Given this fact, the public are not able to attend this meeting.


Almost 800,000 child seats are being recalled because their harnesses may not hold the child securely, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday.
The recall covers a wide range of booster, convertible and infant seats, including some sold as part of a stroller travel system, made by the Dorel Juvenile Group of Columbus, Ind. The action was triggered by the safety agency, which began an investigation of the restraints last year after receiving several consumer complaints that the restraining straps on the seats had loosened.
The restraints were sold under the brand names Safety 1st, Maxi-Cosi, Cosco and Eddie Bauer, said Julie Vallese, a Dorel spokeswoman, in a telephone interview. They were manufactured from May 1, 2008 to April 30, 2009. A list of the affected models can be found here.


Brown vs Board of Education
On Sunday, May 17, we observed the 66th anniversary of the landmark Brown vs. Board of Education Supreme Court ruling that unanimously struck down segregrated schools and outlawed the old separate-but-equal principle in public facilities. While it would take years for the ruling to become reality throughout the nation, it was a monumental legal start.
Click here for a recorded interview with B.B. DeLaine, the first African-American teacher at Garinger High School and the son of the Rev. Joseph DeLaine, as he talks about segregation and the changes he witnessed.


Katie is of Te Arawa and Mataatua descent. Her mother is a Tapsell of Ngāti Whakaue and her father is a Paul of Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Manawa and Tuhoe. Growing up Mourea, Katie inherited the responsibilities that come with tribal membership and leadership.
In 1998, Katie graduated with a Bachelor of Laws at Victoria University of Wellington, specialising in international trade and environmental law. She entered the NZ Foreign Service the same year and by the year 2000, she was a New Zealand diplomat in South Korea. In 2005 she returned to raise her two young sons in Rotorua before she resumed her diplomatic life in 2011 as a senior political and security advisor for the United States relationship.
In 2010 Katie was appointed a Director on the CNI Iwi Ltd (a role she held for 8 years), she also became the Chair of the Ngāti Whakaue Assets Trust and a Trustee on multi million dollar forest and farming Trusts. In 2016, Katie decided to refresh her legal skills and is now a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court. She has completed the course requirements for membership to the New Zealand Institute of Directors.
As a former diplomat, government advisor, lecturer, working mother, trustee and director and now, a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court, Katie is excited to bring her legal skills home in the service of the owners and beneficiaries of Rotoiti 15.


Section 29.21 Non-commercial User-generated Content
Sometimes referred to as the mash-up provision.
- Allows using copyright protected content to make new content.
This users right is available to everyone and is not restricted to education use or purposes.
It does have a few conditions:
- Non-commercial purpose
- Include credit to the original work
- The work or subject matter used does not infringe copyright
- No adverse effect on the original
What does this mean?
If you create a video of student events at a campus and want to use some background music in your video you can as long as:
- The copy of the music used is not an infringing copy,
- you give credit for the use of the song; include a credit page at the end of the video that credits the performer, songwriter and publisher,
- your work will not compete with or affect the sales of the original work,
- you are not going to sell the video or use the video to sell a product (non-commercial).


By Lauren MacMillan, 6.1
On Tuesday, Dr Guy Sutton, Director of Medical Biology Interactive, gave several lectures on the human brain, focusing on forensic psychology and the criminal mind. He discussed mental health problems and abnormal brain structure as causes of crime, which creates ethical issues and debate around the sanity of offenders and leads to the argument of whether they should be answerable for their crimes in the first place.
One of the lectures involved the area of Criminal Profiling where there is a large difference in the way Americans and Europeans approach the topic. Europe goes for a more statistical and evidenced based approach, whereas Americans tend to use behavioural analysis of the crime scene and their experience to create a criminal profile.
A History of Mental Health and the treatments that were once used was also an essential part of the day and we learned how treatment has improved and the conditions and attitudes towards mental health are also changing. There were mentions of the Nature/Nurture debate and how epigenetics has changed how we view the argument; knowing that the environment can change our genetics and our brain structure means that both have a large impact on our behaviour.
It was a very enjoyable day that caused us, as students, to think more like degree psychologists rather than AS or A level students – and to think about the bigger picture.


The Right Test Kit To Unravel The Darkest Mysteries
Forensic science and technology use traces of DNA to link criminals to the crimes they commit. Oftentimes, DNA found at crime scenes is limited in both quantity and quality, but the process of PCR allows for a specific sequence of DNA to multiply within a matter of hours DNA’s GC content influences primer specificity and optimal annealing temperatures. Only a small portion of DNA is GC-rich but includes vital information like promoters, enhancers, and control elements. There were decades-old cases solved by the retesting of DNA with newer forensic technology.
DNA evidence is scarce and can be exposed to contamination from various sources. It is vital to conduct tests on DNA without any interference from outside factors; therefore, using our purest enzymes allows for tests to be conducted without the fear of contamination. Our Crystal Taq™ enzyme is free of any bacteria or animal DNA and provides accurate results.
Please reach out to us, if you would like to be a part of the pilot study for our kit designed for the testing of forensic science.