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Sep 4, 2024 | 
stir-tea-coffee.com | Diane Faulkner
At the center of the specialty coffee and tea conversation continues to be the question of how to, first, agree on which initiatives are needed to ensure we have long-term sustainability as an industry and second, how to monitor these initiatives. This far down the line, certain basic principles are accepted as essential when looking at better practices at a farm and roastery level. Along the way, certifications have sprung up to formalize the audit and promotion process.
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Jul 1, 2024 | 
usnews.com | Laura Mannweiler |Aidan Pittman |Alan Kronenberg |Diane Faulkner
After the Supreme Court ruled on Monday that former President Donald Trump is entitled to some immunity from prosecution in his federal election interference case, the response from Republicans and Democrats was swift, with some calling it “sad” and “shocking” and others saying it was a “massive win.” In a nuanced 6-3 ruling made along ideological lines, the court ruled that Trump was entitled to immunity from prosecution for “official acts” taken during his presidency, but is not entitled to...
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Jun 13, 2024 | 
law.usnews.com | Diane Faulkner |Liisa Rajala |Susannah Snider
Historically, presidential immunity has meant that a sitting president of the United States is granted judicial immunity for official acts taken as president. However, the Constitution doesn’t directly address presidential immunity from civil or criminal lawsuits, and there’s no document to point to an actual definition.
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May 15, 2024 | 
allworkmatters.substack.com | Diane Faulkner
Can You Be Fired for Talking Politics at Work? The answer may surprise you. By Diane Faulkner
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May 15, 2024 | 
law.usnews.com | Ashley Merryman |Susannah Snider |Katy Marquardt |Diane Faulkner
While there is always scrutiny and public attention on a handful of major Supreme Court decisions, many other cases that directly impact Americans’ lives go comparatively unnoticed when they’re decided. Let’s take a look at a few cases currently before the Supreme Court that could have a real-world impact on people's lives. Regulating Social Media: Whose Right to Free Speech Wins? What’s at issue: Through Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v.
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Apr 2, 2024 | 
workplacefairness.org | Diane Faulkner
About the Author: Diane Faulkner is a freelance writer, speaker, and human resource consultant, with over 30 years of experience working in and covering employment and labor lawThis blog originally appeared at U.S. News on April 2, 2024. As the 2024 presidential election nears, workers may be wondering whether they can share political opinions at work without retaliation or reprimand. Can you talk politics at work without being fired? The short answer is yes – and also no.
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Apr 2, 2024 | 
law.usnews.com | Diane Faulkner |Liisa Rajala |Susannah Snider
As the 2024 presidential election nears, workers may be wondering whether they can share political opinions at work without retaliation or reprimand. Can you talk politics at work without being fired? The short answer is yes – and also no. It all depends on where you work and the context in which you’re talking politics. Contrary to popular belief, the First Amendment only protects you, as an employee, from government actions against you, says Florida-based employment attorney David Miklas.
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Jan 23, 2024 | 
law.usnews.com | Diane Faulkner |Susannah Snider |Alexandra Wilson
Burnout is a widespread issue for lawyers, with nearly half of lawyers reporting experiencing burnout within the past six months, according to the latest Bloomberg Law survey. Additionally, 59% reported feeling unable to disconnect from work. The legal industry is so focused on billable hours and the partner track that it can be difficult to feel like work-life balance is possible.
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Aug 7, 2023 | 
far.com | Kate Mayfield |Diane Faulkner |Rudri Patel |Logan Allec
Of all the mortgage products available today, reverse mortgages are one of the most misunderstood. And since borrowers become eligible for a reverse mortgage around the same time many retire, they are often confused with and called retirement mortgages. Here is some background to help you understand the difference between a reverse mortgage vs. retirement mortgage. What Is a Retirement Mortgage? A retirement mortgage is a general, generic term that describes loan products meant for older Americans.
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Aug 2, 2023 | 
far.com | Kate Mayfield |Logan Allec |Diane Faulkner
Skip to content Main Navigation Call UsMeLoginGet Started An annuity is a financial product that provides a series of payments at regular intervals over a specified period of time or for the rest of a person’s life.
