Navigation The state’s money wasn’t used for business purposes; rather, the AG’s office claims the defendants spent $52,000 in charges at casinos, $46,000 in Venmo cash transfers, $7,400 at a furniture store in California and more than $3,000 in charges for UberEats. Click Here To Read The Full Article
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Fraudulent PPP Applications for COVID-19 Relief Funds Result in Federal Convictions
U.S. Attorney Vanessa R. Waldref of the Eastern District of Washington announced the convictions of three individuals for fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funding which resulted from investigations by the Eastern Washington COVID-19 Fraud Strike Force. Click Here To Read The Full Article
In First-Impression Case, Maryland High Court Defines 'Definite Proof' in Workers' Comp Act
In a case of first impression, the Court of Appeals of Maryland determined that the phrase “definite proof” in the state’s Workers’ Compensation Act applies to the quality of evidence a claimant must submit as part of their burden of production. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Oregon OSHA Fines Mattress Retailer for Willfully Exposing Employees to Traffic Accidents
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration fined a mattress store more than $66,000 for multiple workplace safety violations, including willfully exposing employees to serious injury or death from potential traffic accidents, the office announced last week. Click Here To Read The Full Article
A Recession Will Push More Lawyers Back to Office
A challenging economic environment will enable law firm leaders “to be more forthright in directing people back to the office,” industry analysts said. “We have already seen signs of this.” Click Here To Read The Full Article