ELECTRONIC CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS
Title 29: Labor
§801.12 Exemption for employers conducting investigations of economic loss or injury.
(a) Section 7(d) of the Act provides a limited exemption from the general prohibition on lie detector use in private employment settings for employers conducting ongoing investigations of economic loss or injury to the employer’s business. An employer may request an employee, subject to the conditions set forth in sections 8 and 10 of the Act and §§801.20, 801.22, 801.23, 801.24, 801.25, 801.26, and 801.35 of this part, to submit to a polygraph test, but no other type of lie detector test, only if—
(1) The test is administered in connection with an ongoing investigation involving economic loss or injury to the employer’s business, such as theft, embezzlement, misappropriation or an act of unlawful industrial espionage or sabotage;
(2) The employee had access to the property that is the subject of the investigation;
(3) The employer has a reasonable suspicion that the employee was involved in the incident or activity under investigation;
(4) The employer provides the examinee with a statement, in a language understood by the examinee, prior to the test which fully explains with particularity the specific incident or activity being investigated and the basis for testing particular employees and which contains, at a minimum:
(i) An identification with particularity of the specific economic loss or injury to the business of the employer;
(ii) A description of the employee’s access to the property that is the subject of the investigation;
(iii) A description in detail of the basis of the employer’s reasonable suspicion that the employee was involved in the incident or activity under investigation; and
(iv) Signature of a person (other than a polygraph examiner) authorized to legally bind the employer; and
(5) The employer retains a copy of the statement and proof of service described in paragraph (a)(4) of this section for at least 3 years and makes it available for inspection by the Wage and Hour Division on request. (See §801.30(a).)
(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 1225-0170)
(b) For the exemption to apply, the condition of an “ongoing investigation” must be met. As used in section 7(d) of the Act, the ongoing investigation must be of a specific incident or activity. Thus, for example, an employer may not request that an employee or employees submit to a polygraph test in an effort to determine whether or not any thefts have occurred. Such random testing by an employer is precluded by the Act. Further, because the exemption is limited to a specific incident or activity, an employer is precluded from using the exemption in situations where the so-called “ongoing investigation” is continuous. For example, the fact that items in inventory are frequently missing from a warehouse would not be a sufficient basis, standing alone, for administering a polygraph test. Even if the employer can establish that unusually high amounts of inventory are missing from the warehouse in a given month, this, in and of itself, would not be a sufficient basis to meet the specific incident requirement. On the other hand, polygraph testing in response to inventory shortages would be permitted where additional evidence is obtained through subsequent investigation of specific items missing through intentional wrongdoing, and a reasonable suspicion that the employee to be polygraphed was involved in the incident under investigation. Administering a polygraph test in circumstances where the missing inventory is merely unspecified, statistical shortages, without identification of a specific incident or activity that produced the inventory shortages and a “reasonable suspicion that the employee was involved,” would amount to little more than a fishing expedition and is prohibited by the Act.
(c)(1)(i) The terms economic loss or injury to the employer’s business include both direct and indirect economic loss or injury.
(ii) Direct loss or injury includes losses or injuries resulting from theft, embezzlement, misappropriation, industrial espionage or sabotage. These examples, cited in the Act, are intended to be illustrative and not exhaustive. Another specific incident which would constitute direct economic loss or injury is the misappropriation of confidential or trade secret information.
(iii) Indirect loss or injury includes the use of an employer’s business to commit a crime, such as check-kiting or money laundering. In such cases, the ongoing investigation must be limited to criminal activity that has already occurred, and to use of the employer’s business operations (and not simply the use of the premises) for such activity. For example, the use of an employer’s vehicles, warehouses, computers or equipment to smuggle or facilitate the importing of illegal substances constitutes an indirect loss or injury to the employer’s business operations. Conversely, the mere fact that an illegal act occurs on the employer’s premises (such as a drug transaction that takes place in the employer’s parking lot or rest room) does not constitute an indirect economic loss or injury to the employer.
(iv) Indirect loss or injury also includes theft or injury to property of another for which the employer exercises fiduciary, managerial or security responsibility, or where the firm has custody of the property (but not property of other firms to which the employees have access by virtue of the business relationship). For example, if a maintenance employee of the manager of an apartment building steals jewelry from a tenant’s apartment, the theft results in an indirect economic loss or injury to the employer because of the manager’s management responsibility with respect to the tenant’s apartment. A messenger on a delivery of confidential business reports for a client firm who steals the reports causes an indirect economic loss or injury to the messenger service because the messenger service is custodian of the client firm’s reports, and therefore is responsible for their security. Similarly, the theft of property protected by a security service employer is considered an economic loss or injury to that employer.
(v) A theft or injury to a client firm does not constitute an indirect loss or injury to an employer unless that employer has custody of, or management, or security responsibility for, the property of the client that was lost or stolen or injured. For example, a cleaning contractor has no responsibility for the money at a client bank. If money is stolen from the bank by one of the cleaning contractor’s employees, the cleaning contractor does not suffer an indirect loss or injury.
(vi) Indirect loss or injury does not include loss or injury which is merely threatened or potential, e.g., a threatened or potential loss of an advantageous business relationship.
(2) Economic losses or injuries which are the result of unintentional or lawful conduct would not serve as a basis for the administration of a polygraph test. Thus, apparently unintentional losses or injuries stemming from truck, car, workplace, or other similar type accidents or routine inventory or cash register shortages would not meet the economic loss or injury requirement. Any economic loss incident to lawful union or employee activity also would not satisfy this requirement. It makes no difference that an employer may be obligated to directly or indirectly incur the cost of the incident, as through payment of a “deductible” portion under an insurance policy or higher insurance premiums.
(3) It is the business of the employer which must suffer the economic loss or injury. Thus, a theft committed by one employee against another employee of the same employer would not satisfy the requirement.
(d) While nothing in the Act prohibits the use of medical tests to determine the presence of controlled substances or alcohol in bodily fluids, the section 7(d) exemption does not permit the use of a polygraph test to learn whether an employee has used drugs or alcohol, even where such possible use may have contributed to an economic loss to the employer (e.g., an accident involving a company vehicle).
(e) Section 7(d)(2) provides that, as a condition for the use of the exemption, the employee must have had access to the property that is the subject of the investigation.
(1) The word access, as used in section 7(d)(2), refers to the opportunity which an employee had to cause, or to aid or abet in causing, the specific economic loss or injury under investigation. The term “access”, thus, includes more than direct or physical contact during the course of employment. For example, as a general matter, all employees working in or with authority to enter a warehouse storage area have “access” to unsecured property in the warehouse. All employees with the combination to a safe have “access” to the property in a locked safe. Employees also have “access” who have the ability to divert possession or otherwise affect the disposition of the property that is the subject of investigation. For example, a bookkeeper in a jewelry store with access to inventory records may aid or abet a clerk who steals an expensive watch by removing the watch from the employer’s inventory records. In such a situation, it is clear that the bookkeeper effectively has “access” to the property that is the subject of the investigation.
(2) As used in section 7(d)(2), property refers to specifically identifiable property, but also includes such things of value as security codes and computer data, and proprietary, financial or technical information, such as trade secrets, which by its availability to competitors or others would cause economic harm to the employer.
(f)(1) As used in section 7(d)(3), the term reasonable suspicion refers to an observable, articulable basis in fact which indicates that a particular employee was involved in, or responsible for, an economic loss. Access in the sense of possible or potential opportunity, standing alone, does not constitute a basis for “reasonable suspicion”. Information from a co-worker, or an employee’s behavior, demeanor, or conduct may be factors in the basis for reasonable suspicion. Likewise, inconsistencies between facts, claims, or statements that surface during an investigation can serve as a sufficient basis for reasonable suspicion. While access or opportunity, standing alone, does not constitute a basis for reasonable suspicion, the totality of circumstances surrounding the access or opportunity (such as its unauthorized or unusual nature or the fact that access was limited to a single individual) may constitute a factor in determining whether there is a reasonable suspicion.
(2) For example, in an investigation of a theft of an expensive piece of jewelry, an employee authorized to open the establishment’s safe no earlier than 9 a.m., in order to place the jewelry in a window display case, is observed opening the safe at 7:30 a.m. In such a situation, the opening of the safe by the employee one and one-half hours prior to the specified time may serve as the basis for reasonable suspicion. On the other hand, in the example given, if the employer asked the employee to bring the piece of jewelry to his or her office at 7:30 a.m., and the employee then opened the safe and reported the jewelry missing, such access, standing alone, would not constitute a basis for reasonable suspicion that the employee was involved in the incident unless access to the safe was limited solely to the employee. If no one other than the employee possessed the combination to the safe, and all other possible explanations for the loss are ruled out, such as a break-in, the employer may formulate a basis for reasonable suspicion based on sole access by one employee.
(3) The employer has the burden of establishing that the specific individual or individuals to be tested are “reasonably suspected” of involvement in the specific economic loss or injury for the requirement in section 7(d)(3) to be met.
(g)(1) As discussed in paragraph (a)(4) of this section, section 7(d)(4) of the Act sets forth what information, at a minimum, must be provided to an employee if the employer wishes to claim the exemption.
(2) The statement required under paragraph (a)(4) of this section must be received by the employee at least 48 hours, excluding weekend days and holidays, prior to the time of the examination. The statement must set forth the time and date of receipt by the employee and be verified by the employee’s signature. This will provide the employee with adequate pre-test notice of the specific incident or activity being investigated and afford the employee sufficient time prior to the test to obtain and consult with legal counsel or an employee representative.
(3) The statement to be provided to the employee must set forth with particularity the specific incident or activity being investigated and the basis for testing particular employees. Section 7(d)(4)(A) requires specificity beyond the mere assertion of general statements regarding economic loss, employee access, and reasonable suspicion. For example, an employer’s assertion that an expensive watch was stolen, and that the employee had access to the watch and is therefore a suspect, would not meet the “with particularity” criterion. If the basis for an employer’s requesting an employee (or employees) to take a polygraph test is not articulated with particularity, and reduced to writing, then the standard is not met. The identity of a co-worker or other individual providing information used to establish reasonable suspicion need not be revealed in the statement.
(4) It is further required that the statement provided to the examinee be signed by the employer, or an employee or other representative of the employer with authority to legally bind the employer. The person signing the statement must not be a polygraph examiner unless the examiner is acting solely in the capacity of an employer with respect to his or her own employees and does not conduct the examination. The standard would not be met, and the exemption would not apply if the person signing the statement is not authorized to legally bind the employer.
(h) Polygraph tests administered pursuant to this exemption are subject to the limitations set forth in sections 8 and 10 of the Act, as discussed in §§801.20, 801.22, 801.23, 801.24, 801.25, 801.26, and 801.35 of this part. As provided in these sections, the exemption will apply only if certain requirements are met. Failure to satisfy any of the specified requirements nullifies the statutory authority for polygraph test administration and may subject the employer to the assessment of civil money penalties and other remedial actions, as provided for in section 6 of the Act (see subpart E, §801.42 of this part). The administration of such tests is also subject to State or local laws, or collective bargaining agreements, which may either prohibit lie detector tests, or contain more restrictive provisions with respect to polygraph testing.


The new Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, David Davis, has recently indicated that formal Brexit negotiations could begin by the start of 2017 - so what could this mean for UK businesses?
It is important to note that in the short to medium term (until 2018 at least), there will not be any changes to tax and employment laws as a result of the vote.
However, once Britain's withdrawal is complete, VAT (which is operated in line with EU law) could be subject to some significant reforms. In theory, the UK could even decide to replace VAT with a sales tax on goods and services, although many experts agree that this is highly unlikely.
The UK currently faces restrictions from the EU over its ability to reduce VAT rates on certain goods and services such as domestic fuel and power. If the UK is no longer obliged to comply with the EU VAT Directive, the UK Government could choose to amend the legislation to apply different rates to goods and services without constraint.
If VAT were to be applied to items that were previously exempt, or if there are changes to the rates of VAT, the financial implications for business could be sizeable. Some commentators have also argued that potential changes to VAT law could lead to more obligations and complexities, and business owners may need to invest time and money adapting their procedures and processes accordingly.


Selling your Costa Blanca property with Sun Lawyers
If you’re preparing to sell your property, it’s important to be aware of the following things ahead of time.
- You need to provide your buyers’ solicitor with up-to-date Habitation and Energy Certificates. If you have a septic tank over a certain age, this may need replacing in order to get a Habitation Certificate.
- If the property has had any alterations or extensions e.g., a swimming pool, garage or additional bedrooms, these will need to be registered before completion, or on the day of completion. A suitable expert like an Architect will need to authorise the necessary Certificates and get the extensions/alterations registered on the deeds. You will have to pay the Architect’s fee, Notary, Land Registry and 1.5% tax of the valuation of the new build to the Government.
- The Tax office will retain 3% of the sale price if you are a non-fiscal resident in Spain. This money can be claimed back if you have not made a gain on the property and you have paid your non-resident taxes for the last four years.
- Plusvalia tax. This tax is similar to Capital Gains Tax. It is required to be paid by the sellers to the local town hall or tax collection office (Suma). The value of this tax depends on how many years you have owned the property and the valuation of the council tax.
- If the property has a mortgage, it will need to be cancelled either prior to completion or on the day of completion. We can arrange this for you. If it is to be cancelled on the day of completion, the amount that you owe to the bank will be deducted from the banker’s draft that you will receive. You will also have Notary and Land Registry fees for the Cancellation Deeds. Sometimes, when buyers are purchasing with a mortgage, you will have no option other than to allow the buyer’s bank to deal with the cancelation of your mortgage.
- If you live in a property that is part of a community, you will need to obtain a Community Certificate showing that you are up to date with all of the Community fees.
- It can be beneficial to sign a Power of Attorney (either in Spain or the UK). The Power of Attorney gives your solicitor authority to act for you in connection with the property sale. This saves both time and money. A Power of Attorney made outside Spain will require a visit to a Public Notary to have the document certified and Apostilled. The local Notary’s costs will be settled by you directly.
Our service for your property sale includes.
- Drafting of the purchase contract between the buyer and you as the seller
- Completing on the sale of your property at the Notary
- Cancelling all direct debits connected to the property. Utilities and metre readings must be up to date until the day of completion. If you don’t have the utilities up to date or connected, the buyers’ solicitor will retain funds to re-connect all the utilities or to pay off any debts.
- Claiming back the 3% non-resident retention. (See point 3 above). This money can be claimed back from the Tax Office if you have paid your last four years non-resident taxes and you haven’t made a profit on the property. We will check this for you and let you know if you need to pay Capital Gains Tax.
Documents needed to proceed.
If you choose Sun Lawyers to represent you on your property sale, we would need the following documents in order to proceed:
- Purchase Deeds
- Utility Bills (water, electricity, gas)
- Most recent Council Tax and Rubbish collection Tax bill and proof of payment
- Habitation, Energy and Community Certificates
- Copies of passports and NIEs.
We have a competitive fee structure, please contact us so we can provide you with a tailored quotation.
Sun Lawyers has been helping people to buy and sell property in Spain for nearly 40 years. Our English-speaking team is on hand with a professional and hassle-free sales service. Email email@example.com with the location of the property and we will connect you with the nearest office that can help.


Australia may have recently celebrated two years since marriage between same-sex couples became legal in this country, but it's important to remember the struggle faced by the LGBTQ community to get there, and this fight goes way back further than 2017. Roughly 30 years ago, being gay was considered a crime in Tasmania and it wasn't until the Tasmanian Gay Law Reform Group defied a ban on a stall to decriminalise sexual activity between consenting adults that progress began. Presented as part of the Midsumma Festival, Campion Decent's The Campaign traces the events from that day, where over 100 people were arrested, and the changes this group brought.
Decent spending considerable time researching and interviewing figures who were involved with the gay law reform and writing the play, which had its first performance in 2018. "I was approached with the idea at the beginning of 2016 by the director Matt Scholten who operates If Theatre, and we spent the next two and a half years developing it and building partnerships. We were hoping to premiere the work in October 2018 to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the first arrests at Salamanca Market and with the assistance of Playwriting Australia, Tasmanian Theatre Company, Blue Cow Theatre and Salamanca Arts Centre – and the blessing from key stakeholders – this became a reality," he says.


The Statewide Firearms G Course will teach students firearms safety, the principles of marksmanship, firearms mechanics and liability. Skill development shall include marksmanship fundamentals, loading and unloading, the 4-step draw and clearing malfunctions.
The Certificate of Completion for successfully passing the Statewide Firearms G Course will be submitted along with the Department of Agriculture, Division of Licensing, Statewide Firearms “G” License Application. When the student receives the Class “G” Security License he or she will then be able to work security or as a private investigator in an armed capacity.
All Statewide Firearms G Course material is in compliance with Florida Statute 493 and Florida Administrative Code legal guideline 5N-1.


Copia Investment Partners Ltd has arrangements in place to consider and seek to resolve any complaints within 30 days of receipt. If you have a compliant, you may contact us by email, telephone or in writing to:
The Complaints Officer
Copia Investment Partners Ltd
Level 47, 80 Collins Street (North Tower)
Melbourne VIC 3000
Freecall1800 442 129 (inside Australia only)
Phone+61 3 9602 3199
If you are not satisfied with our response to your complaint, you may lodge a complaint with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) for an independent review of your matter.
Copia is a member of AFCA (10733), which is a free external dispute resolution scheme that deals with complaints from consumers about financial services and products.
AFCA’s contact details are as follows:
Australian Financial Complaints Authority Limited
PO Box 24164
Melbourne Vic 3001, Australia
P1800 931 678
F+61 3 9613 6399


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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is a financial regulatory body in the United Kingdom, but operates independently of the UK government, and is financed by charging fees to members of the financial services industry. The FCA regulates financial firms providing services to consumers, such as Dynamic and maintains the integrity of the UK’s financial markets. It focuses on the regulation of conduct by both retail and wholesale financial services firms.
Prior to the inception of the FCA in April 2013, the UK financial services industry was regulated by the FSA and in 15 years of trading Dynamic is proud never to have had a complaint raised to either authority. When things go wrong, as they inevitably do from time to time, we put them right. It’s at the core of everything we do and is why we have customers returning to us year after year after year and why small and medium firms trust us to look after their fleets of up to 100 Cars and Light Commercial Vehicles.


In this post we want to inform you of the conditions that affect us in MallorcaOffice according to the new law of the Plan of Exceptional Measures of Prevention, Containment and Coordination to Face the Health Crisis Caused by COVID-19 described by the BOIB
· It is mandatory to comply at all times with the measure of maintaining the interpersonal safety distance of at least one and a half meters between people who do not live together. When this cannot be assured, the use of a mask will be mandatory
· People over six years of age will wear a mask at all times
· The use of a mask is not mandatory in situations of consumption of food and drink. Nor will the use of a mask be mandatory in the workplace, whether they are public or private, if the interpersonal distance of 1.5 meters between workers can be guaranteed.
· The obligation to use a mask provided in the preceding paragraphs will not be enforceable on people who have any type of illness or respiratory difficulty that may be aggravated by the use of the mask or who, due to their situation of disability or dependency, do not have autonomy to remove the mask, or have behavioral alterations that make its use unfeasible.
· The use of a mask is recommended in open spaces or private fences when there are meetings or a possible confluence of people who do not live together, although the safety distance can be guaranteed.
· Activities or events of a social nature in private spaces will be limited to groups of a maximum of thirty people in closed spaces. During these types of activities, the minimum interpersonal safety distance between non-residents will be respected.
The activity carried out in training centers may be taught in person as long as a capacity of 75% is not exceeded with respect to the maximum allowed and the necessary measures will be established to maintain the interpersonal safety distance of one and a half meters in their facilities at all times.


The Alabama Gulf Coast Recovery Council (AGCRC)
was created with the passage of the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012 (
RESTORE Act and Summary of RESTORE Act). This legislation was passed by Congress to steer a percentage of the civil penalties levied against the responsible parties of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon incident directly to the Gulf Coast states
to assist with recovery efforts. With the third phase of the trial beginning in late January 2015, the amount of penalties that may be available to the State of Alabama and the timing of their availability remains uncertain.
The law specifically states that Alabama’s 10-member council will be chaired by Alabama’s Governor and co-chaired by the Director of the Alabama State Port Authority. Other members will be the chairman of the
Baldwin County Commission, the President of the Mobile County Commission, the mayors of Bayou La Batre, Dauphin Island, Fairhope, Gulf Shores, Mobile, and Orange Beach. The Act further stipulates that qualifying projects must
reflect at least one of the following criteria:
- Restoration and protection of the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, and coastal wetlands of the Gulf Coast region.
- Mitigation of damage to fish, wildlife, and natural resources.
- Implementation of a federally approved marine, coastal, or comprehensive conservation management plan, including fisheries monitoring.
- Workforce development and job creation.
- Improvements to or on state parks located in coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
- Infrastructure projects benefitting the economy or ecological resources, including port infrastructure.
- Coastal flood protection and related infrastructure.
- Planning assistance.
- Administrative costs (limited to not more than 3% of a state's allotment).
- Promotion of tourism in the Gulf Coast Region, including recreational fishing.
- Promotion of the consumption of seafood harvested from the Gulf Coast Region.
In an effort to “hit the ground running” once funds are available for expenditure, the Council has held several day-long workshops
as well as eight public meetings to report on their activities. On December 17, 2012, the Council adopted their
By-laws (pdf) (amended December 8, 2014), and on May 10, 2013,
they passed a resolution adopting a Strategy Map and tapped the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) to serve
as the Administrator. The Memorandum of Understanding with ADCNR was subsequently adopted by the Council during the August 15, 2013 meeting (amended December 8, 2014).
The Council released their draft Project Submission Form Guide for public comment on October 8, 2013, and the
Project Submission portal went live on the Alabama Coastal Restoration website in late March, 2014. The U.S. Department of Treasury issued the
RESTORE Act Interim Final Rule on August 13, 2014, which allows the Council to move forward in determining a project selection process. The regulations became effective on October 14, 2014.
On December 17, 2014, the Council released their Draft Project Selection Process Framework for First Round
Multiyear Implementation Plan (MIP) Development for a 30-day comment period. On the same day, they released their Center of Excellence Draft Solicitation for
Proposals and Draft Competitive Process for Selection for a 45-day public comment period.
To learn more about the various recovery efforts ongoing with the State of Alabama, visit: www.AlabamaCoastalRestoration.org


Child Custody Evaluation Guidelines
Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners
Guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations
Originally published July, 1998
Table of Contents
The information in this publication is intended as a guide for the performance of child custody evaluations by social workers. With direction and support from the Louisiana State Board of Board Certified Social Work Examiners, the material was developed by an appointed Committee made up of professional social workers with the expertise and interest in the area of child custody evaluations in the State of Louisiana.
The intent of this document is to provide guidance and direction in the area of performing child custody evaluations in accordance with the mandates of the Louisiana Social Work Practice Act and the Board's Rules, Regulations and Procedures.
The Committee consisted of the following members:
* Gay Lynn Bond, BCSW
Carmencita C. Edward, BCSW
|Sherril A. Rudd, BCSW
Diana Carroll, JD, BCSW
|Jeanne A. Ewing, BCSW
||Karen van Beyer, Ph.D., BCSW
F. Noel Cieutat, JD, BCSW
|Dianne D. Huber, BCSW
||Alan Walker, BCSW
|Joseph G. Delatte, Ph.D., BCSW
||Deanna R. Miles, BCSW
||George M. Papale, Legal Counsel
* denotes Committee Chair
The primary purpose and main focus of the custody and/or visitation evaluation is to determine what is in the best interests of the child. Social workers understand the inherent conflict of this process for parents and reaffirm that their role as an evaluator is to keep children's concerns paramount. See Louisiana Civil Code Article 131, Court to Determine Custody; Article 132 Award of Custody to Parents; Article 133 Award of Custody to Person other than Parent; Order of Preference; and Article 134 Factors in Determining Child's Best Interest; and Revised Statute Article 9, part III, Child Custody Subpart A. Evaluation and Mediation and Subpart B. Joint Custody.
Social Workers performing evaluations should be mindful that the court shall consider all relevant factors in determining the best interests of the child. Under Civil Code Article 134, such factors may include the items listed below. This list is non-exclusive and the determination as to the weight to be given each factor is within the discretion of the trial court:
The love, affection, and other emotional ties between each party and the child.
The capacity and disposition of each party to give the child love, affection, and spiritual guidance and to continue the education and rearing of the child.
The capacity and disposition of each party to provide the child with food, clothing, medical care, shelter and other material needs.
The length of time the child has lived in a stable, adequate environment, and the desirability of maintaining the continuity of that environment.
The permanence, as a family unit, of the existing or proposed custodial home or homes.
The moral fitness of each party, insofar as it affects the welfare of the child.
The mental, emotional and physical health of each party.
The home, school, and community history of the child.
The reasonable preference of the child, if the court deems the child to be of sufficient age and maturity to express a preference.
The willingness and ability of each party to facilitate and encourage a close and continuing relationship between the child and the other party.
The distance between the respective residences of the parties.
The responsibility for the care and rearing of the child previously exercised by each party.
From a social work perspective a family systems approach is utilized to assess the best interests of the child in custody evaluations. Where deemed appropriate a family systems approach includes assessment of social and community support available to the family or guardians.
The role of a social worker in custody and visitation evaluations is that of a mental health professional, who can assist the parties, their children, and the court by maintaining a posture that is both critical and impartial. Social workers performing such evaluation services are required to provide written reports to the parties and to the court, and to testify under oath as to factual issues or their expert opinions. Social workers should be aware of a legal preference for joint custody since it will be considered by the court in making its determination. However, operating in the best interests of the child is the social worker's primary focus throughout the evaluation process, and that focus should be maintained throughout any court proceedings as well.
The request for the evaluation may originate with the court, one of the parties, or an attorney representing a party in the proceedings. The social worker should be impartial in performing the evaluation regardless by whom he or she is retained. If either the social worker or the client cannot accept this neutral role, the social worker should withdraw from the case. If a court appointed social worker has had a past therapeutic relationship with any of the participants or for any other reason cannot maintain impartiality, the social worker should immediately notify the court and request to be relieved of the order. If not permitted to withdraw by the court, the social worker should disclose in the evaluation the past roles or any other factors which could affect impartiality.
The social worker should enhance his or her competency through specialized continuing education, training, experience and/or supervision in the following areas:
Child and Family Development
Child and Family Psychopathology
Family System Analysis
Impact of Divorce and/or Re-marriage on Children
Legal Standards and Procedures as represented in the Louisiana Children's Code
Ethical Standards as defined by the Louisiana Social Work Practice Act and professional organizations
Formal and Informal Community Resources that may be available to the family.
Social workers should not use or review previous custody evaluations in making custody recommendations unless instructed to do so by the court or by consent of all parties' attorneys.
The social worker must avoid multiple relationships because they may constitute a conflict of interest. The social worker may not conduct a child custody evaluation in a case in which the social worker previously served in a therapeutic role for the child or his or her immediate family or has had other involvement that may compromise the social worker's objectivity. This does not, however, preclude the social worker from testifying in the case as a fact witness concerning treatment of the child.
During the course of a child custody evaluation, a social worker should not accept any of the involved participants in the evaluation as a therapy client. Therapeutic contact with the child or involved participants following a child custody evaluation is only undertaken with extreme caution
A social worker asked to testify regarding a therapy client involved in a child custody case is aware of the limitations and possible biases inherent in such a role as well as the possible impact on the ongoing therapeutic relationship. The court may require the social worker to testify as a fact witness regarding factual information he or she became aware of in a professional relationship with the involved client. The social worker should decline to give a professional opinion regarding the custody and visitation issues in this situation unless ordered to do so by the court.
The scope of the custody evaluation is determined by the nature of the question or issues raised. Comprehensive child custody evaluations generally require an evaluation of all parents/guardians and children, as well as observations of interactions between them. The scope of the assessment should include, at a minimum, an individual interview with both parents/guardians, an individual interview with the child or children and a family interview with the child or children and parents/guardians present.
The social worker does not give any opinion regarding the psychological functioning of any individual whom he or she has not personally evaluated. This guideline, however, does not preclude the social worker from reporting what an evaluated individual (such as the parent or child) has stated. The social worker may address theoretical issues or hypothetical questions, so long as the limited basis of the information is noted.
The social worker must obtain informed consent from all adult participants and, as appropriate, inform child participants. In undertaking child custody evaluations, the social worker ensures that each adult participant is aware of the purpose, nature, and method of the evaluation; who has requested the social worker's services; and who will be paying the fee.
The social worker informs adult participants about the nature of the assessment and the possible disposition of the data collected. The social worker also provides this information to the children, considering the limitations of their ability to understand.
The social worker informs all participants (including children, to the extent feasible) that traditional expectations of privacy and confidentiality cannot be met in the evaluation process because the social worker will be required to disclose his or her findings in the context of the forthcoming litigation and in such other proceedings deemed necessary by the court. A social worker should obtain from all adult participants (or from their authorized legal representative(s)) a written acknowledgment of their awareness of these conditions including a waiver of confidentiality.
A social worker should inform the participants that the social worker is required by mandatory reporting laws of the State of Louisiana to report child abuse, neglect or suspected abuse.
For evaluation purposes, the social worker uses multiple methods of data gathering. The social worker strives to use the most appropriate methods available for addressing the questions raised in a specific child custody evaluation including, but not limited to, clinical interviews, observation, social histories and/or psychosocial assessment tools. Important facts and opinions are documented from at least two sources whenever the reliability is questionable.
The social worker, for example, should review potentially relevant reports (e.g., from schools, health care providers, child care providers, agencies, and institutions). Social workers may also interview extended family members, friends, and other individuals when the information is likely to be useful to the evaluation. If information is gathered from third parties that is significant and may be used as a basis for conclusions, social workers should corroborate it with at least one other source, whenever possible and appropriate, and document this in the report.
Social Workers should be aware of the arguments on both sides of the issue and be able to explain the logic of their position. When the social worker makes custody/visitation recommendations, these recommendations should be derived from sound clinical data and must be based on the best interests of the child.
It is recommended that a letter be sent to all parties and that financial arrangements be clarified and agreed upon in writing prior to commencing a child custody evaluation. A fee schedule should be included that covers depositions, court appearances, etc.
The social worker should maintain records to include:
A telephone log of all contacts with all parties involved in the custody evaluation
All notes and interview information
Copies of informed consent forms
Correspondence relative to the evaluation
All other records or documents utilized in making evaluation recommendations.
Guidelines for the Process and Structure of the Report
Interviews should be conducted with both parents/guardians whenever possible. The social worker should:
Explain the process to both parents/guardians
Explain the fee for services
Explain and obtain a written consent which contains a waiver of confidentiality.
Obtain a summary of issues which are of concern to each parent/guardian.
Assess the relationship between parents/guardians
Interviews and format should be developed according to specific needs of the case (e.g., substance abuse evaluation, family/domestic violence evaluation, sexual abuse evaluation, psychiatric evaluation, and/or psychological testing.)
- Family history of each parent/guardian
- Marital history of parents/guardians
- Social history of child
- School records
- Medical/mental health records
- Legal records
- Previous evaluations (where appropriate)
- Parent and child questionnaires
- Child Behavior Check List (if required)
- Parents, guardians, step-parents, "significant others", older siblings, extended family members, friends, etc.
- Corroborating interviews
- Child or children
Analysis of family patterns, genogram
|Copies of this Guide may be obtained from:
Louisiana State Board of
Board Certified Social Work Examiners
11930 Perkins Road, Suite B
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Phone: 225-763-5470 In LA 800-521-1941
Fax: 225-763-5400 Web site: www.labswe.org
Email: social email@example.com
Appreciation is extended to the American Psychological Association, Incorporated, who published their Guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations in Divorce Proceedings. Their Guidelines were used as a model for the Louisiana State Board of Board Certified Social Work Examiners Guidelines for Child Custody


The application portal at www.ndlea.gov.ng is now open for NDLEA Recruitment 2023/2024. If you’re looking for information about the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Recruitment 2023, this post has all the details. In this post, you will find information about the starting date of the recruitment process and other important information about the NDLEA Recruitment form. Additionally, we explain the recruitment requirements, qualifications, and how to apply.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency is a Nigerian government agency established to reduce unemployment and poverty in the country through job creation, training, and entrepreneurship development. The NDLEA recruitment portal is now open as announced on NDLEA job vacancies website at www.ndlea.gov.ng portal. Application is hereby invited from qualified candidates for recruitment in various positions in 2023.
In this post, we will guide you on how to apply for job vacancy in National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and increase your chances of getting selected. All interested applicants are to note that the NDLEA job recruitment application is free. The application form can be obtained at the recruitment portal of NDLEA.
Is NDLEA Recruitment 2023 form Out?
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has announced the commencement of its 2023 recruitment exercise. This is a massive recruitment exercise that offers a wide range of job opportunities to interested and qualified candidates.
The recruitment exercise is ongoing, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply via the NDLEA portal. The jobs available cover various sectors, including agriculture, technology, healthcare, education, and many others.
NDLEA Job Vacancies
The available positions for National Drug Law Enforcement Agency available at its portal www.ndlea.gov.ng are diverse and cater to different skills, education, and experience levels. Here are some of the positions that might be available:
We are seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for full-time appointment in the following positions below:
1.) SUPERINTENDENT CADRE (General Duties or Specialists)
Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics II CONPASS (08)
- Applicant must possess First Degree/HND in any discipline from a recognised institution of learning and NYSC Discharge Certificate/Exemption Certificate.
Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics I (CONPASS 9)
- Applicant with LL.B, BL, B.Eng (with COREN), B.Pharm, etc, on successful completion of training shall be granted the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics I (CONPASS 9).
Deputy Superintendent of Narcotics (CONPASS 10)
- Applicant with MBBS or DVM on successful completion of training shall be granted the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Narcotics (CONPASS 10).
2.) NARCOTIC AGENT CADRE
Chief Narcotic Agent – CONPASS (07)
- Applicant must possess a Nigerian Certificate of Education
- Must be a Registered Nurses and Midwives, Pharmacy Technicians, Lab Technicians, Dental Technicians, or its equivalent from a recognized institution of learning.
Senior Narcotic Agent – CONPASS (06)
- Applicant must possess a National Diploma (ND) or its equivalent from a recognized institution of learning.
Narcotic Agent – CONPASS (05)
- Applicant must possess 5 Credits in SSCE/GCE/NABTEB including English and Mathematics.
3.) NARCOTIC ASSITANT CADRE
Narcotic Assistant I – CONPASS (04)
- Applicant must possess at least 4 Credits in SSCE/GCE/NABTEB including Mathematics or English Language.
Narcotic Assistant II – CONPASS (03)
- Applicant must possess at least 3 credits in SSCE/GCE/NABTEB including Mathematics or English Language.
Artisan, Mechanic, Driver, Cleaner / Gardener etc.
- Applicant must provide evidence of completion of secondary school or Trade Test Grade II or III.
NDLEA Recruitment Requirements 2023
- The recruitment is open to Nigerian citizens.
- A valid means of identification, such as a National ID card or passport, is required.
- A secondary school certificate (SSCE) or its equivalent is necessary.
- Age requirements are between 18 and 35 years old.
- A medical report from a government hospital is needed to prove medical fitness.
- No criminal convictions are allowed.
- Basic computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools are necessary.
- All selected candidates are expected to comply with the rules and regulations of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.
At the moment, the NDLEA recruitment form for 2023 is not yet out. We know that many people are eager to apply for the available positions, but it’s important to note that the recruitment process has not yet begun. However, as soon as the recruitment form is released, we will update this article to notify the public. It’s advisable to stay informed and follow the official channels of the NDLEA to get the latest updates on the recruitment process. We urge potential candidates to exercise patience and be vigilant to avoid falling prey to fraudulent individuals who might pose as recruitment agents.
How to Apply for NDLEARecruitment 2023
- Visit the official NDLEA website at www.ndlea.gov.ng.
- Click on the “Recruitment” section of the website.
- Select the available position you are interested in.
- Carefully read and follow the instructions provided for the application process.
- Fill out the application form with accurate and relevant information.
- Upload all required documents and attach a recent passport photograph.
- Review and confirm the accuracy of your application before submission.
- Submit your application and print a copy of the acknowledgement slip for future reference.
Application Closing Date
8th April, 2023.
In conclusion, NDLEA Recruitment 2023 is a highly anticipated event for job seekers. Stay up to date on the latest news and updates by subscribing to the website today.


American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda), as the domestic distributor of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., respectfully requests that LMSB confirm the credit computation for its Civic GX as an alternative fuel motor vehicle under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) section 30B(a)(4) and (e). We have provided herein the information requested for hybrid vehicles in Notice 2006-9 where applicable to alternative fuel motor vehicles as well as other information pertinent to the alternative fuel motor vehicle credit. Should you desire any additional information, please let us know. Attachment A is a declaration under penalties of perjury attesting to the information provided herein.
作为本田汽车有限公司的国内代理商，美国本田汽车公司诚挚请求大中型企业处依据国内税收法规（IRC）第 30B(a)4 及(e)条将思域 GX 视为可替代燃料汽车来确认其税收减免估算。我们在此提供了《2006-9 通知》对混合动力车的要求信息，该《通知》也适用于可替代燃料汽车；及其他有关可替代燃料汽车税收减免的相关信息。如果您还需要其他额外信息，请与我们联系。附件 A 是对本文提供的证明信息所做的伪证处罚声明。
Both the 2005 and 2006 Honda Civic GX complies with the applicable air quality provisions of state law of each state that has adopted the provisions under a waiver under §209(b) of the Clean Air Act. Both the 2005 and 2006 Honda Civic GX complies with the motor vehicle safety provisions of 49 U.S.C. § 30101 through 30169. The 2005 and 2006 Honda Civic GX are each powered by compressed natural gas.


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Many countries in Africa banned the sale of bagged alcoholic beverages, and the export of bottled filling machines ushered in the opportunity in Africa?
The Ugandan government has issued a ban, and since May 30, 2019, Uganda has banned the sale/transaction of bagged alcoholic beverages. The new directive issued by Uganda's trade minister, Amelia Kyambadde, shows that all alcoholic beverages with a minimum of 200 ml must be filled in plastic or glass bottles. Failure to comply with the ban will result in the closure of the business.
Kyambadde stated in a statement on March 1 that the government has set up a committee to monitor implementation. She pointed out that the government decided to ban the packaging and sale of alcoholic beverages in small bags through the Cabinet Directive issued in 2017, which means that the process will shift from small bag packaging to packaging and selling alcoholic beverages in plastic bottles and glass bottles.
In addition, the Ministry and the alcohol manufacturers under the Uganda Alcohol Industry Association agreed on a roadmap for the procurement and installation of new bottled packaging production equipment, including the construction of new plants for these new technology bottling machines. This process took two years and attracted several bottled equipment investments to transform the industry.
In fact, Uganda is not the first and not the only African country that bans the sale of bagged alcoholic beverages. On March 1, 2017, the Tanzanian government issued an injunction announcing that Tanzania has joined the list of African countries that ban the import, manufacture, sale and consumption of bagged alcoholic beverages.
In addition, similar bans have been taken in Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Malawi and Rwanda. According to the analysis of the China-Africa Trade Research Center, the production, sale and consumption of bagged alcoholic beverages in African countries are mainly based on the following two considerations.
1) Reduce the impact on the environment
These pouches with a variety of alcoholic beverages pollute the environment because they are thrown away after consumption, and these non-degradable plastic bags pose a huge threat to the environment. In addition, drinking bagged alcoholic beverages is also contrary to the “ban on plastics” issued by African countries in recent years.
2) Protect the physical and mental health of youth groups
Drinking alcoholic beverages is also a public health problem because these alcoholic beverages are consumed in large quantities by young people. They are easily hidden by students in trouser pockets or bags, so they are easy to get into the classroom. In some African schools, you can see young students “sucking” 50 ml of bagged alcoholic beverages in two sessions. Therefore, the ban on bagged alcoholic beverages is generally welcomed by groups such as African parents and teachers.
Bagged alcoholic beverages are usually cheap, and some brands sell for only $0.25 a bag. The report shows that sales of alcoholic beverages in some African regions are even better than soda. After drinking, customers often throw empty bags on the road and throw them into sewers or open spaces.
In fact, even pregnant women and drivers in some African countries are a favorite group of such cheaply packaged alcoholic beverages, posing a major threat to public health issues. However, it is worth noting that the promulgation of the ban on bagged alcoholic beverages has also laid a good market foundation for the African alcoholic beverage bottle market and the export of Chinese bottled filling machines to Africa.


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Divorce can be an emotionally fraught process for all involved, especially children. The situation can get even more complicated if the children are not biologically related to both parents, but rather from a previous relationship
If you are considering divorce, or currently going through it, you might be wondering if you will have any rights to your stepchildren.
Legally speaking, there is not much that guarantees your rights as a stepparent. However, just because your relationship with your ex has ended, that doesn’t mean your relationship with their children also has to end.
There are many benefits to maintaining a relationship with your stepchild after a divorce. Read on to discover your rights, and how a family attorney can help you.
Cases Where Parental Rights Are Given to Stepparents
There are a few situations where the parental rights of a stepparent will be considered.
First, if you adopted your stepchild during the marriage, you will remain the legally recognized parent even in the case of divorce. However, a child can only have two parents, so if both biological parents wish to retain their rights, this is not an option.
Second, if you and your ex spouse agree that it is a good idea for you to maintain a relationship with the child, a non-legal arrangement can be made. Co-parenting with an ex requires cooperation, communication, and compromise, but if both parties are willing to make it work, it’s not impossible.
Keep in mind, though, without a legal recognition of your parenthood, you will not be allowed any rights to custody or important decision making.
But what if your ex is refusing to let you see your stepchild? What if no reasonable co-parenting arrangement can be made? You may have a case that is worth taking to court to fight for.
Legal Action You Can Take
As previously mentioned, there is nothing in the law books which guarantees you rights to your stepchildren. Family law typically dictates that biological parents are the best guardians for their own children, with exceptions for extreme circumstances, such as abuse.
But while considering the best interest of the child, the court might rule in favor for you to remain in their life. This would be the case if you were married to the biological parent for many years and you financially supported your stepchildren during that time.
The court will also consider your relationship and impact on the child. If you have a strong, loving connection based on trust and support, the judge will likely consider this relationship integral to the wellbeing of the child.
If the child is older and able to express their own desires, their opinions will also be taken into consideration.
How to Maintain a Relationship With Your Stepchild After Divorce
Follow these tips to maintain a relationship with your stepchild after your divorce:
- Remain civil with your ex: You don’t have to be best friends with your ex spouse, but maintaining a civil and cooperative relationship will help you be better co-parents.
- Respect the boundaries of the child: Understand that, just as you are going through a major change in life, so is your stepchild. If they express they need some space, try to respect their boundaries.
- Be patient & remain available: If you are unable to see your stepchild as often as you would like, be patient. Express that you are always available for support, so they can turn to you when they need it. As they grow up, they will be able to make different decisions for themselves, and rekindle your parental relationship.
- Contact a family lawyer: If you believe you are being unfairly treated by your ex spouse, a family lawyer might be able to help. They will review the facts of the case and advise if you have a leg to stand on.
Family Lawyers in Maryland
Here at the Law Offices of Sandra Guzman-Salvado, we understand that each family is unique. That’s why our attorneys take the time to get to know you, so we can be the best advocates for your individual situation.
Our family lawyers can help guide you through Maryland custody laws and provide the experienced council you deserve. Prepare for your divorce and defend your parental rights with help from the Law Offices of Sandra Guzman-Salvado.
Schedule a consultation with us today by calling (301) 340-1911.


Exploring the legitimate scene after a personal injury can be an overwhelming undertaking. One of the essential worries many individuals have is the means by which they’ll manage the cost of a lawyer to address them. Luckily, numerous personal injury lawyers, similar to those at https://rhllaw.com/maryland-personal-injury-lawyer/, have a one of a kind charge structure that permits casualties to get legitimate portrayal without paying any forthright expenses.
Personal injury lawyers ordinarily work on a possibility expense premise. This implies that they possibly get compensated assuming they win the case or secure a settlement in the interest of their clients. Basically, their charges are dependent upon an effective outcome for the client. This arrangement gives a few advantages. It, right off the bat, guarantees that the lawyer is profoundly energetic to get the most ideal outcome since their compensation relies upon it. It additionally implies that people don’t need to stress over hourly lawful expenses or excessive forthright expenses, making legitimate administrations available to the individuals who probably won’t possess the ability to pay in any case.
The specific rate that a lawyer will take as their possibility expense can shift. Commonly, these expenses range from 25% to 40% of the absolute settlement or judgment sum. It’s urgent to examine this rate and comprehend it plainly prior to consenting to an arrangement with a lawyer. Also, there may be extra costs like court expenses, costs for master observers, and other related charges. A few lawyers could take care of these expenses at first and afterward deduct them from the last settlement, while others could expect clients to pay them really.
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Patient Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
You have the right to:
1. Know, in a language you understand, all information about your condition, your care and the reasons for all investigations, diagnostic procedures and the charges made to your account.
2. Accept or refuse to sign a consent for any operative or diagnostic procedure.
3. Receive compassionate and respectful care at all times regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, culture, national origin, language, sexual, orientation, socioeconomic status, physical or mental ability, religion or diagnosis.
4. Have a comfortable stay in a clean safe environment, free from verbal or physical abuse and enjoy personal privacy.
5. Be informed of the process, to raise complaints appropriately either verbally or in writing to Manager on Duty (Mob: 66321214) or Patient Advocate (Mob: 67051626).
6. Privacy and confidentiality of information regarding your condition.
7. Obtain any information or documents, such as Medical Report, Sick Leave, Discharge Summary, etc.
8. Expect continuity of care till discharge and follow-up.
9. Obtain second opinion from a physician, holding a valid license whether working in Royale Hayat Hospital or any other medical facility either private or public provided that you meet the additional expenses, if any.
10. Be referred to another healthcare organization if the medical condition warrants and/or on the request of the patient/legal guardian.
11. Leave the hospital even against the advice of physician after signing “Discharge Against Medical Advice (DAMA)” form.
12. Know the names and professional titles of your care givers and to be called by your proper name.
13. Receive well explained information about charges that you may be responsible for, and any potential limitations to your insurance coverage.
14. Involve you and your family or legal representative in your treatment, expected as well as unexpected outcomes, risk & service decisions.
15. Know the safety measures to be taken after the assessment that include clinical, physical and psychological status, i.e. risk of fall, medications, drug reaction, cross infection, etc.
16. Be informed about any unanticipated adverse outcomes.
17. Give or refuse consent before filming or recording images.
As a patient it is your responsibility to:
1. Follow the rules and regulations of RHH.
2. Give us complete and accurate information about your health, including previous medical history and all the medications you are taking.
3. Submit documents required as per the law/protocol before admission or undergoing specific procedures.
4. Inform our clinical staff of changes in your condition or symptoms, including pain.
5. Let us know if you don’t understand the information we give about your condition or treatment.
6. Pay your bills in full before discharge and meet all financial obligations arising from your care.
7. Keep appointments and notify the hospital or physician when you are unable to do so.
8. Leave your personal belongings at home or have family members take all valuables home while you are hospitalized or use the safety box available in your room for safe custody.
9. Be considerate towards the right of other patients and hospital personnel and avoid any sorts of inconvenience to others.
10. Actively participate in your care plan and follow the treatment plan established by your physician including instructions of nurses and other healthcare professionals.
11. Take preventive measures in case of infectious diseases.
12. Treat doctors, nurses and hospital staff with respect.
13. Realize that priority will be given to emergency cases.
14. Preserve and maintain hospital property like medical equipment, furniture, fittings, etc. including medical records.
15. Keep us informed if you want to change hospital or service provider.
16. Share the responsibility in maintaining safety of the patient from any harm or injury as explained by the service providers.
Note: In case of a life threatening situation, the Consultant will have the full right to decide and proceed with tests, procedures and/or medications without seeking prior consent of the relatives or the guardian as part of the responsibility bestowed on a qualified medical professional.


• The Solana Foundation has stated that its native token SOL is ‘not a security’ despite the SEC claiming otherwise.
• An unnamed developer working for Solana admitted that SOL could be a security, but noted that it doesn’t affect anyone building on top of Solana.
• The price of SOL fell heavily after the lawsuit was filed, but has since stabilized around $18-$19.
The Solana Foundation Insists SOL Is ‘Not a Security’
The Solana Foundation has said that its native token SOL is “not a security” despite the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) claiming otherwise. The Foundation strongly believes that SOL should not be considered a security for regulatory purposes due to being part of an open-source, community-based software project with decentralized user and developer engagement.
SEC Lawsuit Claims 13 Tokens Are Investment Contracts
The SEC recently filed a lawsuit against Coinbase which claimed that 13 tokens including SOL are being “offered and sold as investment contracts, and thus as securities”. The other tokens named in the lawsuit as securities were ADA, MATIC, FIL, SAND, AXS, CHZ, FLOW, ICP, NEAR, VGX, DASH and NEXO.
Developer Believes SEC Status Doesn’t Affect Those Building On Top Of Solana
An unnamed developer working at Solana’s Hacker House in New York City said: “I don’t think any of the developers give a shit.” He also pointed out that even if SOL was classified as a security by the SEC it would not affect anyone building on top of Solana.
Price Stabilizes After Initial Drop Following Lawsuit Filing
The price of SOL fell heavily when news of the lawsuit broke on Tuesday but has since stabilized in the $18 to $19 range.
In conclusion it appears clear from both the statement from the Solana Foundation and comments from an unnamed developer at their Hacker House in New York City that they see no reason why their native token should be classified as a security by regulators such as the SEC. Despite this initial dip in price following news of the lawsuit being filed against Coinbase it appears that traders have taken this into consideration and adjusted prices accordingly with prices now appearing to have stabilized around $18-$19


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We offer a free, no obligation consultation to discuss your case and how we can help you. Following this we will provide an estimate of the likely cost of our service.
Our costs are calculated by reference to the time spent on your affairs by the partners and staff and on the level of skill and responsibility required. We do not make any charge by reference to the value of the estate.
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Welcome to the City of Hillsboro Department of Law Web Site!
The Director of Law is an attorney at law elected every four years. The Law Director is responsible for seeing that the Hillsboro Council, officers and employees are advised as to the areas of law pertaining to their functions. The Law Director drafts all ordinances, contracts and bonds, and represents the City in court in lawsuits filed for or against the City. In addition to the City, the School District may seek legal opinions from the Law Director. Various state boards and agencies may seek advise from the Law Director and utilize this office to enjoin illegal activities. By far the largest part of the work of the Law Department is prosecuting city and state cases in the Hillsboro Municipal Court which covers all of Highland County, except Madison Township. Approximately 6000 cases per year are the prosecution responsibility of the Law Director which may be initiated by over 30 state, county or local agencies, or by private complaints. On behalf of the staff and Director of Department of Law, it is our pleasure to serve you.
Fred J. Beery, Esq.


Healing Those Harmed
Sexual Abuse Allegation Form
(to report abuse by anyone acting in the name of the Church)
If you have been sexually harmed by someone
acting in the name of the Catholic Church, we as Church grieve with
you. Never should someone use a position of authority to take
advantage of another, and the Diocese of Owensboro is seeking to
respond strongly when wrongs come to light.
In 2002 the bishops of the United States
created the "Charter
Protection of Children and Young People," (Spanish version) specifically to address
evil of sexual abuse perpetrated against minors by those in positions
of trust within
the Church. The Diocese of Owensboro has also developed its
abuse policy to better deal with concerns that arise.
As we pray for those who have been so
grievously hurt by the impact of sexual abuse, we encourage them to
seek healing through God's grace.
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Merchant Terms & Conditions
Woadi Merchant Terms & Conditions
this document is an electronic record in terms of the information technology act, 2000 and rules made thereunder. this electronic record is generated by a computer system and does not require any physical or digital signatures.
Seller Policy Welcome to Woadi. our selling services (the “Services”). Any person who wants to access Woadi (the site Woadi.com, mobile app or any other channel) and use the Services to sell items must accept the following terms and conditions without change. by registering for and using the services, you agree to be bound by all terms and conditions listed below, and all policies and guidelines of the site are incorporated by reference.
Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meaning given to them under the User Agreement.
Seller Registration: A User who wishes to sell items on the Website or app shall register with the Woadi Seller Registration Facility available online or any other registration method by providing the requisite information/data on the Seller Registration page including details of the seller’s Valid Bank Account. The sellers shall provide true, correct, and duly authorized data/information and shall not be misleading, fraudulent, false, unauthorized and otherwise illegal. The Company has the right to suspend/terminate the Woadi Seller Registration and the use of the Website and the app by the seller if The company discovers or it is brought to the Company's notice that the aforesaid data is misleading or does not comply with the User Agreement and the rules and polices made thereunder and in such case, the seller shall also be liable for all the liabilities, risks, damages, and consequences that may arise.
Hold, Suspension and Termination of Woadi Seller Account: In case of any breach or violation or suspected breach or violation of any of the provisions of this policy or the User Agreement, the Company may suspend and/or terminate the Seller Registration or may put the remittances on hold with respect to such Seller. The Company may reinstate or activate seller’s Seller Registration or remit the Transaction Price to seller subject to the Seller providing such information, data, documents and undergoing such verification as may be desired by the Company and as provided in
the User Agreement or the rules and polices made thereunder. Seller’s Registration is subject to the seller remaining an active User of the Website.
Upon identifying or being notified by any person or by law enforcement agency that Seller has violated any law in the performance of the Transaction, the Company may immediately suspend seller’s Registration, notify law enforcement or any other authority including banks for appropriate action or act in any other way to cooperate with authorities or protect its interests.
Invoicing, Shipping & Product Liabilities: Please note that we are a marketplace platform and provide marketplace services to you. We help Buyers and Sellers connect whereby as Sellers you are selling to customers via our platform and we are charging commission for services associated with it.
-For shipping and invoicing,
All COD shipments (if applicable) will be done via Woadi. For Online payment shipments, the seller can choose to avail Woadi services or his own.
The Charges for availing logistics services from Woadi will be conveyed to you at the time of listing and invoicing. This will vary depending on the weight and volume of the product being listed.
In cases of return of a product where the return is arising due to no fault of the customer or Woadi Logistics services (for example damaged, wrong product, etc,), the shipping cost for returning the product will be borne by the seller.
Any taxation related to sale of your products like GST etc .is your responsibility. Also, liabilities arising from the use, consumption, and/or interaction with your products are solely yours and Woadi will not be responsible for any loss or damage due to your products.
Know Your Customer (KYC) Documentation: At the time of Seller Registration and/or at any time thereafter and/or from time to time as may be required, the Company may seek KYC Documents from Seller and further usage of the Website/App shall be subject to Seller’s submission of KYC Documents. 'KYC Documents' shall mean such information, data, or documents as may be specified by the Company from time to time which clearly and unambiguously verifies the details, including the Seller’s Bank Account provided by Seller at the time of registration with Facility or at any subsequent date. The Company may seek KYC Documents from the Seller at any point of time during the subsistence of this policy for compliance with the provisions of the User Agreement and the rules and policies made thereunder as well as compliance with applicable laws. The Company has the right to reject any one or more of the KYC Documents submitted by seller and may ask for other documents or further information.
Pricing Policy and Fees: All the sellers registering on Woadi have to abide by the Pricing Policy explained here. The Company, in future, shall choose to levy charges/ fees from time to time (for providing facilities to sell on the Website) to the Sellers in accordance with the Charges Policy incorporated herein by reference. The Company will provide the Seller with an invoice reflecting the charges on a weekly basis if your products are sold on platform in that week. If the seller avails of any of the services provided under Woadi Logistics by the Company, the seller will be liable to pay additional fees, charges in respect of the services availed. All charges to sell on our platform will be communicated to you once you provide all mandatory detail for seller registration. In case you want to know more about selling charges on our platform related to your category of products please contact us on firstname.lastname@example.org The Company may introduce new services and modify some or all of the existing services offered on the Website and/or under Woadi Logistics. Any such changes shall be effective from the time that the Company posts the same on the Website. The Company reserves the right to set minimum and maximum transaction limits on the Website/app as it may determine for the safety of its Users.
Listing Policy: All listed items must be listed in an appropriate category on the Website/app. You agree not to list and propose to sell any item on the Website that is set out in the list of Restricted Items (Refer to the list at the end). All listed items must be kept in stock for successful fulfillment of sales. No listing can contain a disclaimer that suggests that a sale will be completed or order will be confirmed only if the item is available with the User who is listing the item. You agree that you shall not list an item if you are not in a position to deliver it immediately. You shall not make any listing in the nature of 'wanted advertisements' that do not offer to sell an item but invites Users to make an offer to you for sale of any item. In no circumstances will you attempt to divert any User through your listing to any other webpage or provide him any information in order to conduct any transaction outside of the Website/app. The Company will be required to remove a listing only upon violation of applicable law or terms of the User Agreement. The Company is not deemed to have any knowledge of such prohibitive, restricted, or violative listing until it has been reported to the Company. Upon receiving such a report, the Company will take best efforts to remove such listing at its sole discretion (but will not be liable to do so), within 7 days of receiving such reporting.
No Infringement of Intellectual Property of Company and Third Parties: You must ensure that the listed items do not infringe upon the intellectual property, trademark, copyright, trade secret, or other proprietary rights or rights of publicity or privacy rights of any third party. Listings may only include content generated by you in the form of text descriptions, graphics, and pictures that describe your item for sale. You agree that the use of logos or trademark owned by a third-party producer or manufacturer can lead to infringement of the intellectual property rights of such third party. You will be solely responsible for listing and use of such trademark or intellectual property on the Website and will hold the Website and the Company indemnified and harmless against any claim by third parties that may arise in respect of such use. You agree that under no circumstances would you use brand names or trademarks not owned by you unless the item that you are listing on the Website/app carries the brand name or trademark of its original manufacturer or producer. You further agree not to use any intellectual properties of the Website or the Company including its trademarks, brand name in any manner whatsoever. You will not represent to any User or a third party, in any manner, that you are affiliated or associated with the Website or the Company or that you have any right to represent the Website or the Company.
Appropriate Description in Listing: You shall be responsible for providing information relating to the items offered to be sold by you on the Website/app. You undertake that all such information at all times shall be accurate and complete in all respects. The listing description of the item must not be misleading in any manner whatsoever and must describe the actual condition of the item. You shall not exaggerate or over emphasize the attributes of any items you propose to sell on the Website so as to mislead other Users in any manner. If the item description does not match the actual condition of the item, you agree to refund any amounts that you may have received from the buyer including shipping and other transaction charges like payment gateway charges incurred in that transaction. You agree not to use misleading titles for listing and not provide misleading or inadequate information about the location of any listed item. If for any reason you are unable to deliver to any specific location, destination, you must clearly mention the same on the listing. You shall not use unrelated keywords, or brand names (even if such use does not lead to any intellectual property right violation), or text unrelated to the item on offer for sale in your listing. You shall not provide any information such as a catalog of your items in your listing or on the items or packaging thereof which will enable a buyer to contact you outside the Website to buy such items directly from you instead of buying it from the listing on the Website. You shall not solicit Users to send you payments by any method not approved or provided for on the Website by the Company. Any image used in the listing must be of the actual item proposed to be sold on the listing and shall not copy images from other listings available on the Website. You cannot disclaim any liability including liability with respect to authenticity, merchantability of items that you offer to sell on the Website. You shall not endorse any item other than that being listed by you anywhere in the Website/app. You agree not to provide any description in any listing made by you in any manner that suggests you are in any way connected to or are representing or selling on behalf of a manufacturer or producer of the item unless you are the manufacturer or producer, or you have obtained written permission or entered into an agreement with such manufacturer or producer under which you are entitled to represent as such.
Categories: User must take adequate care to list items in the appropriate category. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of listing.
Method of Payment: All online payments and COD (if applicable) will be collected by the Company and will be settled and transferred (after deducting the commission and any other charges liable to the Company) into the seller’s bank account on every week ( day of settlement will be communicated to you via email once you register as seller and provide all mandatory details to start listing).
Return Policy: The seller must follow the rules as per Woadi “return policy”. At present, a customer can return a product within 7 days of receiving, if: 1. There is a manufacturing defect 2. Wrong product has been shipped 3. Product/Items not according to the description In each of the above cases, the seller bears the responsibility of accepting the returns, as the fault is from his end. In this case, the product will be collected and delivered to the seller by Woadi, after verifying the claim. The shipping cost and/or any other cost incurred to Woadi like payment gateway transaction cost etc. because of cancellation, will be borne by the seller. However, the seller will have the right to inspect the product once he receives it. Only after his satisfaction, will we accept the return and process the refund.
Clean Sale: You represent and confirm that you shall be the sole and exclusive legal owner of all items of any description that you propose to offer for sale on the Website. You shall have absolute right free of any encumbrance, lien, hypothecation, mortgage, charge, and adequate title and authority to deal in and offer for sale such items as may be listed by you on the Website.
If it comes to your knowledge that any Transaction or attempted Transaction relating to any item listed on the Website is violative of this clause or this User Agreement or applicable laws, you shall take all steps to inform the Company of the same forthwith.
Unfair Consumer Practice:: You will not engage in any unfair consumer practice or any such practices that are forbidden under applicable laws, including but not restricted to the Consumer Protection Act, 2009.
Feedback: Buyers of items on the Website/app are entitled to write reviews and rate the items as well as the seller on the Website/app. As a seller, you accept that such reviews and ratings may be adverse to your business, economic and other interests including reputation. You hereby relinquish any right you may have to take legal or any other action against persons who have provided such reviews/ ratings or against the Company or the Website for any loss of business, reputation, or any other loss arising out of such reviews or ratings provided by buyers and other Users in consideration of being allowed to participate in the website for the purpose of selling your items.
Refusal to sell: Once any User confirms a purchase in response to a listing made by you by making requisite payment through Payment on Billing, the sale is considered complete and all property and title in the listed item passes on to the buyer. You cannot refuse to sell the item or refuse to accept payment or fail to deliver the item after the payment has been successfully made and the Transaction is confirmed. In case of sale of item wherein the buyer has opted for Payment on Delivery as a payment method, the sale is considered complete and all property and title in the listed item passes on to the buyer only after payment of the Transaction Price and upon Delivery.
At no point you can sell the following Products on the Platform either as a seller:
• Animals and wildlife products
• Adult products and pornographic materials in any form.
• Alcohol & Tobacco
• Electronic surveillance equipment prohibited by law
• Embargoed goods from prohibited countries
• Firearms, weapons, and knives
• Any financial services including stocks and securities.
• Food and healthcare items without holding required permits as required by local laws
• Grey market products & fakes.
• Hazardous, restricted, or regulated materials
• IP in any form for which the Merchant do not hold the distribution rights
• Medicines & drugs that require a registered medical practitioner's prescription;
• Offensive material which is likely to offend the sentiments of people whether on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth, race, ethnicity, or culture
• Radioactive material.
• Sex determination Kit
• Real estate
• Stolen property/products.
• Any other sanctioned or prohibited items or services as per applicable laws; and
• Any other item deemed unfit by Company.
In addition to other prohibitions as set forth in the Terms of Service, you are prohibited from using the Platform or its content: (a) for any unlawful purpose; (b) to solicit others to perform or participate in any unlawful acts; (c) to violate any international, federal, provincial or state regulations, rules, laws, or local ordinances; (d) to infringe upon or violate our intellectual property rights or the intellectual property rights of others; (e) to harass, abuse, insult, harm, defame, slander, disparage, intimidate, or discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, race, age, national origin, or disability; (f) to submit false or misleading information; (g) to upload or transmit viruses or any other type of malicious code that will or may be used in any way that will affect the functionality or operation of the Service or of any related Platform, other Platforms, or the Internet; (h) to collect or track the personal information of others; (i) to spam, phish, pharm, pretext, spider, crawl, or scrape; (j) for any obscene or immoral purpose; or (k) to interfere with or circumvent the security features of the Service or any related Platform, other Platforms, or the Internet. We reserve the right to terminate your use of the Service or any related Platform for violating any of the prohibited uses.


1992 SITE SPECIFIC AUDIO INSTALLATION.
On April 21 at 12:01AM, Robert Alton Harris was scheduled to be executed in the gas chamber at San Quentin Prison. Hundreds of demonstrators had gathered in front of the East gate of the prison. I had coordinated with Amnesty International, Death Penalty Focus and the Peace Navy, that when they concluded their minute of silent meditation, THE SOUND OF LIONS ROARING exploded out of the night from a series of speakers placed on boats anchored in the Bay around San Quentin. This roar of protest represented our collective sense of rage, sorrow and anger we felt towards the barbaric practice of state sanctioned murder. The roar was heard by the warden inside the walls of the prison who sent the US Coast Guard to take control of our boat and deliver us to the custody of the Marin County Sheriff's Dept.
For the audio heard all around San Quentin, Click here.


26 Jun 2019 10:30:00 +0000[[[EVENTEND]]][[[LOCATIONNAME]]]IGEM House Meeting & Conference Centre[[[LOCATIONNAME]]][[[LOCATIONADDR]]]28 High Street
This HR Forum is hosted by the Employment Team at Knights plc, one of the fastest growing legal and professional services firms with eight offices around the country.
Conflict between employees is prevalent in almost all working environments and often unavoidable. When ignored or managed ineffectively, it can result in working conditions that restrict employees from achieving their full potential, negative morale, increased sick leave and potential Employment Tribunal claims.
This interactive workshop will be addressing issues such as implementing your culture and values, recognising and handling complaints and grievances, identifying when to take formal action, carrying out robust investigations and effectively resolving disputes. The morning will follow a ‘mock grievance’ process, including members of the Knights’ Employment Team demonstrating a ‘mock grievance meeting’ and some of the common pitfalls to avoid. There will also be time for ‘round table’ discussion to exchange best practice and experiences.
This event is aimed at HR Managers / Directors or those with HR responsibilities. Please do come prepared to exchange your experiences!
For more information, please contact: firstname.lastname@example.org


Local authorities will be able to shut shops and cancel events to control coronavirus outbreaks.
Boris Johnson said councils in England would have the enhanced powers from Saturday, after he set out new details for “a significant return to normality” by Christmas.
The prime minister said: “They will be able to close specific premises, shut public outdoor spaces and cancel events.
“These powers will enable local authorities to act more quickly in response to outbreaks where speed is paramount.”
Ministers will also be given extra powers, to be laid out in more detail next week, enabling them to close factories and sectors of the economy in certain regions and reintroduce bespoke stay-at-home orders.
So far, one city – Leicester – has seen stricter lockdown measures imposed following a spike in cases, while some individual premises, including a meat plant in West Yorkshire and hospital A&Es, have closed due to outbreaks.
James Jamieson from the Local Government Association (LGA), which represents local authorities, said he hoped the new powers would make stricter measures across communities less likely.
“Locally led responses have proven to be the best way to tackle significant outbreaks, which this framework rightly emphasises,” he said.
“Councils know their local communities best and know how to address each unique outbreak.”
He added: “Greater powers for councils to take swift and effective action to address local outbreaks will hopefully help avoid the need for more stringent measures to be imposed locally.”
Mr Jamieson added the use of enforcement powers “should be an option of last resort” and called for more “granular-level data” to be made available to councils to allow them to be “better able to act in real time to increases in infection rates”.
Restrictions in some parts of Leicester are set to be lifted to match the rest of the country from this weekend.
Areas outside of the city of Leicester and the borough of Oadby and Wigston will see their lockdown eased slightly, so that non-essential shops, hairdressers and pubs can reopen from Saturday.
However, measures will stay in place for the restricted zone. Health secretary Matt Hancock has said Covid-19 rates in the city remained too high to allow pubs and restaurants to open their doors.
Additional reporting by Press Association