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How different sectors of the economy are bearing the brunt of the coronavirus outbreak

A report by the UN Conference on Trade and Development has forecast that the global economy may see an impact of $1-2 trillion in 2020. How far will the virus impact the Indian economy. Here's a brief overview.




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Tanishq brings Akshaya Tritiya online this year

Once the situation returns to normalcy and services resume, the customers can either opt to go to the store and pick up their jewellery or get it delivered to their doorstep, Tanishq said in a statement.




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SBI's 1-year FD is offering lower interest rate than some banks' savings accounts

Apart from small finance banks, certain private banks are also offering higher interest rate on savings accounts. Banks offering higher interest rates on savings account comes with certain conditions.




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Sony cuts television prices up to 20% to spur demand during Covid-19

The company has cut prices anywhere from Rs 2,000 on the smaller screen televisions going up to Rs two lakh on a flagship 85-inch model apart from rolling out long tenure no-cost EMI schemes and bundling offers. It has launched a new 85-inch model at Rs 5.9 lakh bringing down its earlier pricing structure of Rs 10 lakh in this screen size.




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Young working professionals to cut down expenses as post-Covid world brings uncertainty, job loss

Categories like essentials, at-home entertainment, health and insurance continue to show greater resiliency.




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BR Shetty: The staggering rise and incredible fall of a billionaire

BR Shetty landed in Abu Dhabi with $8 in 1973 and turned his sweat into a personal fortune worth billions.




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Thinking about a career change during the coronavirus pandemic? Here are 8 things to consider

Though India does not have similar jobs data reporting structure during this pandemic, it is easy to see that the job market this year will be the most challenging that we have seen in our lifetimes.




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Lake House: Winter Work and Spring Plans

Remember how I was on a cabinet building kick a few months ago? My energy level–and that magical ability to knock together a cabinet on...




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FDI flows from neighbouring countries will be affected due to new screening rules: Shardul Shroff

FDI flows from neighbouring countries will be affected due to new screening rules: Shardul Shroff





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Amit Shah dismisses rumours about his health, says he is not suffering from any disease

Amit Shah dismisses rumours about his health, says he is not suffering from any disease





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RBI tightens monitoring of outward remittances

The LRS transactions are currently permitted by banks based on the declaration made by the remitter.




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Manufacturing factories ready to roll under tough norms

After nearly a month and a half in lockdown, the country's mega manufacturing engine is taking baby steps towards opening factories, but under strict hygiene and social distancing norms.




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Companies to see frauds in their CSR programs during Covid-19 pandemic: EY report

75% companies lack a structure or policy to address frauds in CSR programs, the report said. Many companies that are now looking to allocate their CSR funds towards Covid-19 related programs, but still do not have structures in place that could avoid frauds, it said.




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Lockdown 3.0: Some auto cos resume production, others prepare to restart manufacturing

The country's largest carmaker Maruti will resume operations at its Manesar plant from May 12.




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JK Tyre resumes partial operations at manufacturing plants across country

The tyre maker has commenced production in a graded manner at its manufacturing facilities in Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Kankroli (Rajasthan) and Laksar (through Cavendish industries Ltd - subsidiary company, in Uttarakhand). The company has also resumed operations at its global research and development hub located in Mysore, Karnataka, JK Tyre said.




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Request for registering retailers, construction professionals as MSMEs to be examined: Nitin Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari, the minister for MSME and road transport and highways, also called upon the retailers to start exploring option of home delivery.




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Wall Street Week Ahead: US data deluge to underscore divide between roaring market, plunging economy

Though bleak, that number was smaller than analysts’ expectations of 22 million jobs lost.




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From Srinagar's Tulip festival to Assam's Rongali Bihu, spring time fests you just can't miss out on

Time to get into the festive spirit.




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For the love of chicken & mutton biryani: How political gatherings helped caterers grow big

Tamil Nadu’s love for biryani probably stems from the state’s love of rice.




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Railways ferried over 2.5 lakh people stranded during lockdown in 222 special trains: MHA

​​Addressing a press conference, MHA Joint Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava said the government intends to give relaxations to people within the lockdown guidelines. These trains are part of this endeavour, she said.




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India Cements partially resumes operations at manufacturing facilities

Cement manufacturer India Cements said it has adopted a series of precautionary and safety measures at its facilities including compliance with standard operating procedures and other measures as advised by government authorities.




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Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 (Civil Division- San Francisco, CA)

USAO Northern District of California
Civil Division
San Francisco, California


Draft motions, discovery responses, and appellate briefs. Attend depositions, settlement conferences, trials, and other court appearances. Supervised by an AUSA.

 

Minimum Weeks Required:

Fall and Spring Programs are on a semester basis and can be part-time

 

 

 

 




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Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 (Criminal Division- San Jose, CA)

USAO Northern District of California
Criminal Division
San Jose, California


Assist Federal Prosecutors with prosecution and investigation of misdemeanors and felony offenses. Research and write legal briefs and memorandums of law. 

Internship Location: San Jose, CA

Minimum Weeks Required: The school year terms require a commitment of 20-25 hours/week

Website: www.justice.gov/usao/can




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Law Student Volunteer. Fall 2020, Spring 2021 & Summer 2021 (Civil Division- San Jose, CA)

USAO Northern District of California
Civil Division
San Jose, California


Typically, each Law Clerk is responsible for at least one significant project (e.g., a motion for summary judgment in an employment discrimination case). 

The position is unpaid and parking expenses are not reimbursed. 

 




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Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Summer 2021

Office of Tribal Justice (OTJ)

Washington, District of Columbia


The internship is designed to give students the opportunity to gain first-hand experience working on challenging projects and cases principally involving issues of federal Indian law. Interns work closely with attorneys in OTJ on a wide range of Indian law issues and projects. Work may include legal research, drafting legal memoranda and briefs, participating in public policy development, reviewing proposed legislation, and responding to citizen correspondence. Also, interns may have the opportunity to attend Congressional hearings, oral arguments before the Supreme Court, and high-level meetings with OTJ attorneys.

Internship Location:  Washington, DC

Minimum Weeks Required:  10

Web Site:  www.justice.gov/otj/index.html




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Law Student Volunteer, Spring 2021/ Summer 2021/ Fall 2021 - Counterterrorism Section

National Security Division (NSD)
Counterterrorism Section
Washington, District of Columbia


The Counterterrorism Section (CTS) seeks exceptionally qualified candidates for volunteer internship opportunities. Academic year internship positions are either part time (16 hour/week minimum) from September through April, or full time (32 hour/week minimum) from September through December or January through April.

The mission of CTS is to prevent and disrupt acts of terrorism in the United States and around the world. We investigate and prosecute domestic and international terrorism cases, support the counterterrorism efforts of other federal departments and agencies, and work with foreign governments to assist in their criminal investigations and prosecutions of terrorists. CTS intern responsibilities include: conducting legal research and analysis, assisting with the drafting of motions and other pleadings, and assisting with presentations and supporting materials.




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Former Senior Alstom Executive Sentenced to Prison for Role in Money Laundering Scheme to Promote Foreign Bribery

A former senior executive with Alstom S.A. (Alstom), a French power and transportation company, was sentenced in federal court in New Haven, Connecticut, to 15 months in prison today for his role in a multi-year, multimillion-dollar money laundering scheme designed to promote violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).




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Bank Hapoalim Agrees to Pay More Than $30 Million for Its Role in FIFA Money Laundering Conspiracy

Bank Hapoalim B.M. (BHBM), an Israeli bank with international operations, and its wholly owned subsidiary, Hapoalim (Switzerland) Ltd. (BHS), have agreed to forfeit $20,733,322 and pay a fine of $9,329,995 to resolve an investigation into their involvement in a money laundering conspiracy that fueled an international soccer bribery scheme.




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Leader of Canada Based Debit Card Skimming Ring Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison




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Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Resolving the Military Employment Discrimination Claim of an Active Duty Servicemember and Requiring Development of a USERRA Policy

The Justice Department announced today that it has reached a settlement with the Richmond County (GA) Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) that resolves allegations that the RCSO violated the employment rights of Private First Class (PFC) Auben Kendall under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).




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President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice Holds Hearing on Juvenile Justice via Series of Teleconferences

This week, the President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice held a hearing on juvenile justice over three days via teleconference. Each teleconference featured expert witnesses who provided testimony and, subsequently, answered questions from the Commissioners.




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Brooklyn Tax Preparer Sentenced to Prison for Preparing Fraudulent Returns

A Brooklyn, New York, tax return preparer was sentenced to 15 months in prison today for preparing false returns for his clients and himself, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Richard P. Donoghue for the Eastern District of New York.




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Israel’s Largest Bank, Bank Hapoalim, Admits to Conspiring with U.S. Taxpayers to Hide Assets and Income in Offshore Accounts

Jeffrey A. Rosen, the Deputy Attorney General of the United States, Richard E. Zuckerman, the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the Justice Department’s Tax Division, Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Don Fort, the Chief of the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), announced today the guilty plea of Bank Hapoalim (Switzerland) Ltd. and filing of criminal charges against Bank Hapoalim B.M. for conspiring with U.S. taxpayers and others to hide more than $7.6 billion in more than 5,500 secret Swiss and Israeli bank accounts and the income generated in these accounts from the Internal Revenue Service (the IRS).  BHS’s Chief Executive Officer appeared on behalf of the bank to enter the guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil.




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In Response to Self-Executing Congressional Mandates, SEC Adopts Offering Reforms for Business Development Companies and Registered Closed-End Funds

The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted to adopt rule amendments to implement certain provisions of the Small Business Credit Availability Act and the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act relating to business…




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SEC Forms Cross-Divisional COVID-19 Market Monitoring Group

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the formation of an internal, cross-divisional COVID-19 Market Monitoring Group.  This temporary, senior-level group will assist the Commission and its various divisions and offices in (1)…




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SEC Provides Temporary, Conditional Relief to Allow Small Businesses to Pursue Expedited Crowdfunding Offerings

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it is providing temporary, conditional relief for established smaller companies affected by COVID-19 that may look to meet their urgent funding needs through a Regulation Crowdfunding offering.…





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Chinese National Sentenced to Prison for Conspiring to Illegally Export Military- and Space-Grade Technology from the United States to China




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Newport Man Pleads Guilty to Copyright Infringement for Creating Illegal Video Streaming and Downloading Websites




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Chinese Telecommunications Conglomerate Huawei and Subsidiaries Charged in Racketeering Conspiracy and Conspiracy to Steal Trade Secrets

A superseding indictment was returned yesterday in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, charging Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. (Huawei), the world’s largest telecommunications equipment manufacturer, and two U.S. subsidiaries with conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).




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National African American History Month: Remembering Rosa Parks’ Work to Address Sexual Assault




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The Americans with Disabilities Act 30th Anniversary: Furthering the Promise

2020 marks the 30th anniversary of President George H.W. Bush signing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. Throughout this 30th anniversary year, the Division is publishing a monthly series of blog posts highlighting the impact that our recent ADA enforcement efforts have made in people’s everyday lives. We celebrate the many ways in which the ADA has transformed American society and enabled a generation of Americans with disabilities to thrive. At the same time, we recognize that too many barriers to equal opportunity remain. We recommit to our work of making the promise of the ADA a reality, enabling all Americans with disabilities to achieve their dreams and reach their full potential.




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Courts, Police and Advocates Use Technology During Pandemic to Help Prevent Domestic Violence

Many victims of domestic abuse are currently left no option than to shelter in place and to stay in their home with their abuser to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. As a result, many communities are implementing creative solutions, often working remotely and incorporating the use of technology, to protect victims and prevent violence.




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Western Hemisphere: ICITAP Webinar Supports Pathology and Crime Scene Investigation During COVID-19 Pandemic

On April 27, ICITAP’s Central America mission conducted a webinar titled “Pathology and Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) During the COVID-19 Pandemic” for hundreds of subject matter experts from throughout the Western Hemisphere. Chaired by ICITAP-Central America’s Attaché, the 80-minute webinar began with a pre-recorded media interview from the Dominican Republic, which highlighted the critical work currently carried out by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) in Washington, DC.




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Two Commercial Flooring Executives Plead Guilty to Rigging Bids in Violation of Federal Antitrust Laws

Two commercial flooring executives, Robert A. Patrey Jr. and Kenneth R. Smith, pleaded guilty for their role in an antitrust conspiracy to rig bids and fix prices for commercial flooring services and products sold in the United States, the Department of Justice announced. The defendants are cooperating with the Justice Department’s ongoing investigation.




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Motions Hearing, Trial Set For Glenelg Hate Crime Suspect

Four graduating Glenelg High School seniors were arrested after allegedly spray painting racist graffiti.




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Commentary: Racing Has A New Set Of Wagering Customers, But Now What?

Some of you might have read the USA Today Network story about horse racing this week. The piece highlighted some pretty impressive statistics related to the broadcast and marketing of the limited racing calendar we've all been experiencing. One quote caught my eye: “NYRA chief revenue officer Tony Allevato said it had signed up seven […]

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Relatively Clever: Owners Having Fun Naming Einstein Offspring

Part of the joy in breeding or owning horses is choosing their names. J.J. Hysell of In The Money notes that owners of Einstein offspring have been having fun thinking up clever names for their horses. Einstein stands at Adena Springs Farm for a 2013 fee of $7,500. A few of our favorites include: E […]

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AAEP: Routine Vaccinations Considered Essential During COVID-19 Pandemic

The Infectious Disease Committee of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has issued revised guidelines for the administration of selected core and risk-based vaccines to horses. The recommendations are based on the age of the horse and its previous vaccination history and are meant to serve as a reference for veterinarians. Reviewed guidelines include […]

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The Xpressbet Weekend Bankroll: Youth Springs Eternal

Saturday's Grade 2 Xpressbet.com Fountain of Youth Stakes brings up the highly anticipated matchup of three undefeated colts on the Kentucky Derby trail: Mohaymen, Awesome Banner, and Zulu. The Xpressbet.com Fountain of Youth winner will receive 50 points, which likely guarantees a spot in the starting gate on May 7 at Churchill Downs. Trainer Kiaran […]

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