James Ward

2 weeks ago | theshorthorn.com | James Ward |Pedro Malkomes

Patriotic garments and American flags lined Abram Street on Saturday. Over 1,000 miles away in Washington, D.C., people rallied in similar attire for Flag Day and the Military’s 250th anniversary parade. Demonstrations in Arlington and hundreds of locations nationwide held a different meaning: “No Kings.” The growing organization and movement push to “reject authoritarianism” displayed by President Donald Trump’s administration, according to the “No Kings” website.

Feb 21, 2025 | cantondailyledger.com | James Ward |Maria Francis |Wes Woods II

Are you wondering if you should expect a $5,000 check from DOGE? And is it a stimulus, dividend, or refund? Here's what we know so far about it and who could potentially get it. President Donald Trump said he's considering a plan to pay out $5,000 stimulus checks to taxpayers as a 'DOGE dividend' during a speech on Wednesday. He explained that this would take 20% of the savings identified by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and give it back to American taxpayers.

Jan 9, 2025 | theshorthorn.com | James Ward

UTA announced remote classes and work will be extended through Friday due to anticipated winter weather and travel conditions, according to a MavAlert. If a class is unable to be held remotely, it will be canceled for the day. Employees will work remotely unless their position requires their services for emergency operations. UTA initially announced Thursday operations would move remotely in a MavAlert Wednesday.

Jan 8, 2025 | theshorthorn.com | James Ward

UTA announced that Thursday’s in person classes and work will be held remotely due to anticipated winter weather and travel conditions, according to a MavAlert. If a class is unable to be held remotely, it will be canceled for the day. Employees will work remotely unless their position requires their services for emergency operations. The closure will also affect the UTA Research Institute, the UTA Fort Worth Center and all other UTA locations. The university hasn’t announced plans for Friday.

Dec 11, 2024 | thisismoney.co.uk | James Ward

James Ward is a partner and head of private client practice at law firm Kingsley Napley. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is now on its passage to the House of Lords. In its current form it is said to enable the choice of early death for terminally ill patients with six months to live subject to the strictest safeguards of any country with right to die legislation. As a private client lawyer, I am not the expert to consult on the ethics, shape and detailed legal provisions of the Bill.