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2 weeks ago | 
jdsupra.com | Lisa Cleary |Jenna Smith |Douglas Tang
On June 5, 2025, in a unanimous ruling authored by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the U.S. Supreme Court revived the employment discrimination claims of an Ohio woman who contends that she was the victim of “reverse discrimination” based on her sexual orientation. The woman, who is straight, claims that her employer of 15 years passed her over for promotion in favor of a gay woman, then demoted her to replace her with a gay man.
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2 weeks ago | 
pantagraph.com | Jenna Smith
When serving a meal to a child, you may have heard them demand that their foods not touch each other. This mantra of “don’t let my foods touch!” is one to live by when storing and preparing raw animal foods, including meat, poultry, fish, seafood and eggs, which must be kept separate from ready-to eat-foods.
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3 weeks ago | 
kelledyjones.com.au | Jenna Smith
Councils are increasingly at the forefront of environmental sustainability, driving innovation in communities and through the use of their considerable landholdings. A significant opportunity arises for Councils to further advance their efforts to preserve our environment whilst making a financial return on reserves and other open space vested in its ownership, by way of biodiversity certificates under the Nature Repair Act 2023 (the NR Act).
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1 month ago | 
pantagraph.com | Jenna Smith
Memorial Day weekend is a popular time for a family barbecue. You’re bound to smell the flavors of a charcoal grill that has just been lit. When grilling, it’s important to always remember safety first. Place the grill away from buildings, bushes and dry leaves, and make sure it is sitting on a level surface. Keep a spray bottle of water handy to extinguish any flare-ups and prevent burning the food.
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1 month ago | 
kelledyjones.com.au | Jenna Smith
This recent decision of the Court of Appeal is a ‘must read’ for authorised council officers. It canvasses requirements for expiation notices, prosecution time limits and defences under the Australian Road Rules (ARR). At the centre of the appeal was a dispute concerning the adequacy of an expiation notice issued by the Council for “double parking.”The expiation notice contained most relevant, information.
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1 month ago | 
kelledyjones.com.au | Jenna Smith
13 May 2025How quickly that time of the year comes around! The new financial year is now ‘in sight’. Each council is busy progressing the preparation of its draft Annual Business Plan and Budget for 2025/2026 and as part of this process, is actively considering its rate declarations. Please see below for details of our Legal Verification – Declaration of Rates Service, providing time savings and legal certainty to councils through this process.
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1 month ago | 
pantagraph.com | Jenna Smith
Pistachios are a popular nut in the United States. California leads the U.S. in pistachio production, where 99% of American pistachios are grown. When this nut is ripe, the hull splits in two, showcasing the green nut inside. Pistachios have a distinct nutty flavor with a subtle sweetness that is perfect for snacking. Expert chefs have incorporated pistachios in a variety of dishes, particularly in pastries and desserts.
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2 months ago | 
kelledyjones.com.au | Jenna Smith
Attention authorised officers, team leaders and managers of regulatory/environmental and development compliance teams!In our post-COVID world, the role of authorised officers in investigating and responding to complaints and breaches of the various regulatory legislation administered by councils has become increasingly complex and demanding.
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2 months ago | 
pantagraph.com | Jenna Smith
There are all kinds of buzz words in the weight loss industry, and one that has had its share of the spotlight is bone broth. What is bone broth, and how does it differ from regular broth or stock? All three are very similar and thus can be used interchangeably. First, regular broth is made by simmering meat with water, vegetables, herbs and spices for a short period of time. It’s generally a thin liquid that is light in color.
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2 months ago | 
knockinglive.com | Jenna Smith
Since ancient times, spices have been at the heart of world cuisine imp, adding flavour and richness to various preparations while giving multiple health benefits. But beyond their culinary role, their ethical value helps develop sustainability within the food sector. A spice house with a laudable reputation safeguards the environment even as it promotes fair trade through its sourcing, processing, and distribution.
