it EU critical of Turkey's decision to ban Twitter By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 10:35:29 -0400 European leaders said Friday they were frustrated by Turkey's decision to restrict access to the social media website Twitter. Full Article
it Pakistani program would raise female literacy by cellphone By www.upi.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Mar 2014 12:16:07 -0400 The provincial government in Pakistan's Sindh province is planning a literacy program to reach women and girls in remote areas via cell phones. Full Article
it UK Discrimination Law Review: Surrogacy and maternity leave By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2014-01-15 The issue of maternity rights for surrogate parents has recently caused confusion ‘’ with two Advocates General to the Court of Justice of the European Union (‘CJEU’) giving conflicting guidance. Final rulings are expec... Full Article
it UK Discrimination Law Review: Post-natal depression: are there limits to the laws protection from detriment? By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2014-05-03 Is it necessarily unlawful for an employer to dismiss an employee for incapability if she fails to return to work following the end of maternity leave, where the reason for the absence is post-natal depression (or other pregnancy-connected illness)?... Full Article
it UK Discrimination Law Review: Discrimination based on obesity By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2014-10-03 Later this year the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) is expected to give a ruling addressing, for the first time, the extent to which EU law protects workers against discrimination on grounds of obesity. In the meantime, one of the CJEU&rsquo... Full Article
it UK Discrimination Law Review: Equal Pay Audits: new Tribunal powers By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2014-10-03 We have been through a very significant period of change for Employment Tribunals over the past two years: with the introduction of fees, pre-claim conciliation and new Tribunal Rules, all of which are likely to reduce the number of Tribunal claims ... Full Article
it Discrimination based on obesity following Kaltoft By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2014-10-22 Advocate General (AG) Jääskinen has concluded that there is no general principle of EU law prohibiting discrimination in the labour market, and that includes discrimination on grounds of obesity as a self-standing ground of unlawful discri... Full Article
it UK Discrimination Law Review: Mental illness, culpability and gross misconduct By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-02-03 Mental illness, culpability and gross misconduct A recent appeal case illustrates the difficulties that can arise when dealing with instances of apparent misconduct where a mental impairment could have affected an employees ability to control ... Full Article
it UK Discrimination Law Review: Disability, diet and diabetes By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-06-02 A recent ruling from the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) suggests that it will be difficult for an individual with type 2 diabetes (or some other impairment) to show that the condition, in itself, constitutes a disability if he or she can eliminate... Full Article
it UK Discrimination Law Review: Trivial pursuit: minor upsets and non-harassment By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-06-02 A recent decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal has stressed that trivial acts, even if related to a protected characteristic, will not constitute unlawful harassment. The case of Henderson v GMB is a useful reminder that the Equality Act is not... Full Article
it UK Discrimination Law Review: Disability discrimination and bonus schemes By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-06-02 Bonus schemes operated by employers will often make eligibility dependant on matters such as attendance. A recent case illustrates how such schemes can fall foul of disability discrimination law. Background The Land Registry operated a discretionary... Full Article
it UK Discrimination Law Review: Equality law forecast By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-06-02 Full Article
it UK Discrimination Law Review: Equality law forecast By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2015-12-10 Full Article
it Pensions Ombudsman is subject to rules of law, including time limits, when deciding legal disputes By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2009-12-14 In ArjoWiggins Ltd v Ralph (in which Eversheds LLP acted for the successful appellant) the High Court has considered the extent to which the time periods within which complaints may be brought are applicable to the Pensions Ombudsman. This is a help... Full Article
it Eversheds' public sector pensions speedbrief - The Welsh Authorities Staff Transfers (Pensions) Direction 2012 By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2012-03-16 The Welsh Ministers have recently issued The Welsh Authorities Staff Transfers (Pensions) Direction 2012, under powers contained in Section 101 of the Local Government Act 2003 (the “2012 Direction”). The 2012 Direction came into f... Full Article
it The FCA fines Brenntag for obstructing an antitrust investigation By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2018-02-13 On 21 December 2017, the French Competition Authority (the “FCA”) published a decision imposing a fine of 30 million euros on Brenntag SA and Brenntag AG (together “Brenntag”) for obstructing longstanding investigations (the ... Full Article
it Chesapeake Utilities Corp (CPK) CEO Jeff Householder on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript By seekingalpha.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 21:28:04 -0400 Full Article CPK SA Transcripts
it Tenant is held to its oral agreement to renew short-term leases By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2008-12-05 A landlord is able to hold a tenant to an informal agreement to renew its short-term leases. Recent cases have brought to people's attention that leases for short periods - up to three years - do not need to be executed under seal. In fact, they do... Full Article
it Income Strip, Annuity, Bond alternative investment in real estate By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2018-09-10 Eversheds Sutherland property column: September 2018 Originally published in Practical law In these uncertain times, if cash is king, income is emperor. As a consequence, investors are looking for long-term, lower risk investments in the real estate... Full Article
it Income Strips and Student Accommodation - an alternative funding model for Higher Education Institutions By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2019-01-11 Economic and political uncertainty since the Brexit vote and fear of a predicted debt crisis have increased funding pressures on Higher Education Institutions when putting their estates strategies into action. A perfect storm of a predicted dr... Full Article
it Past is Prologue: The Future of US and UK Arbitration By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2017-05-02 Much has been said and written about the UK public’s decision in June 2016 to leave the European Union and the November 2016 election of President Donald Trump. It seems obvious that these momentous events will have profound socio-economic con... Full Article
it U.S. Supreme Court Makes More Difficult Expropriation Lawsuits Against Foreign States By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2017-05-18 The United States Supreme Court has made it more difficult for plaintiffs to sue foreign states in US courts under the exception to sovereign immunity applicable to any case . . . in which rights in property taken in violation of international law ... Full Article
it The Preliminary Ruling in the Achmea (formerly Eureko) v. Slovakia Case: the Uncertain Future of Intra-EU BITs By www.eversheds.com Published On :: 2018-07-13 The compatibility of investment protection treaties with the regulatory framework of European Union law has been a controversial issue for quite some time. A recent decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union in Achmea (formerly Eureko) v... Full Article
it Mobile technology can improve access to healthcare in Nigeria – if it’s regulated By www.premiumtimesng.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 20:31:53 +0000 Evidence from low- and middle-income countries suggests that digital and mobile communication technology can improve management of diseases. The post Mobile technology can improve access to healthcare in Nigeria – if it’s regulated appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Full Article Features More News healhcare health health service delivery mConsulting services Mobile Health Mobile Technology Nigeria PREMIUM TIMES
it Fears over COVID-19 patients without symptoms By www.vanguardngr.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 05:39:16 +0000 There may be hundreds of thousands of COVID-19 patients without symptoms silently spreading the virus according to medical professionals in their assessment of one week into the relaxation of lockdown imposed by the federal authorities on Lagos and Ogun states as well as Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The post Fears over COVID-19 patients without symptoms appeared first on Vanguard News. Full Article Coronavirus Updates COVID-19 COVID-19 patients
it Our problem with COVID-19 patients without symptoms – Faduyile, NMA President By www.vanguardngr.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 05:59:52 +0000 In the last few weeks, many patients have been denied access to healthcare for fear of the unknown by the healthcare professionals in many hospitals across the country. In Lagos, there have been stories of people resorting to self-help s a result of the development. The post Our problem with COVID-19 patients without symptoms – Faduyile, NMA President appeared first on Vanguard News. Full Article Coronavirus Updates COVID-19 Faduyile NMA President
it I’ve no regrets revealing the identity of Benue COVID-19 index case — Ortom By www.vanguardngr.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 06:58:58 +0000 Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State says he has no regrets revealing the identity of the state’s COVID-19 index case, Mrs. Susan Okpe, despite the uproar the issue has generated. The post I’ve no regrets revealing the identity of Benue COVID-19 index case — Ortom appeared first on Vanguard News. Full Article News Benue COVID-19 Ortom
it Senate bill proposes N2m fine for transporting corpse without permit By www.vanguardngr.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 07:04:20 +0000 If the ‘Bill on Protection against Infectious Diseases 2020’ presently in the Senate is signed into law, anyone found transporting a corpse of someone who died of infectious disease would pay a fine of N2 million. The post Senate bill proposes N2m fine for transporting corpse without permit appeared first on Vanguard News. Full Article News bill Senate Senate bill
it Van Gaal points finger at ‘evil genius’ Woodward over Man United sacking By www.vanguardngr.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 08:02:03 +0000 Louis van Gaal has blamed Man Utd executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward for his sacking at the club and labelled him an “evil genius”. The Dutchman won an FA Cup in his final match in charge of Man Utd after leading them to fifth and fourth-place finishes in his two years in charge between 2014-2016. SpeakingRead More The post Van Gaal points finger at ‘evil genius’ Woodward over Man United sacking appeared first on Vanguard News. Full Article Sports Ed Woodward Man United Van Gaal
it Ogun Ministry of Health reacts to viral video of corpse claimed to be COVID-19 victim at its PHC By www.vanguardngr.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 08:49:17 +0000 The Ogun State Ministry of Health has reacted to a viral video circulating in the social media about a corpse claimed to be a victim of COVID-19 at its Primary Health Center (PHC), Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta on Friday, May 9, 2020. The Hon. Commissioner for Health, Ogun State, Dr. Tomi Coker, in a statement said that theRead More The post Ogun Ministry of Health reacts to viral video of corpse claimed to be COVID-19 victim at its PHC appeared first on Vanguard News. Full Article News COVID-19 corpse Ogun Ministry of Health
it Fed up with prolonged lockdown people flouting restrictions By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 PESHAWAR: Contrary to the opinion of doctors, the small traders and general public are fed up with the prolonged lockdown and have started violating the restrictions put in place for their safety.They are anxious to come out of the homes and want the government to lift the so-called lockdown so... Full Article
it No tourism activities despite reopening of Kaghan valley road By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 MANSEHRA: Though Kaghan-Naran section of Mansehra-Naran-Jalkhad road has been reopened to traffic following the suspension of five consecutive months, the tourism activities in the valley are yet to be resumed.The road, which was blocked due to heavy snowfall in Kaghan valley in December 2019, was... Full Article
it KP authorities in a fix over exams cancellation, schools closure By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 PESHAWAR: Confusion prevailed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over cancellation of the board examinations and extension of school closure until July 15 as no decision could be taken at the provincial level despite the loud and clear announcement made by federal Education Minister Shafqat... Full Article
it CM Mahmood Khan orders timely completion of CFCs under digital access initiative By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 06:00:00 +0500 PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has asked officials to ensure timely completion of Citizens Facilitation Centres projects in the provincial capital launched under the Digital Access Initiative of the provincial government.He also directed the high-ups of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information... Full Article
it Cote d'Ivoire: ENS - Le Comit� de direction valide l'ann�e acad�mique 2019-2020 By article.wn.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 00:50 GMT L'ann�e scolaire 2019-2020 � l'Ecole... Full Article
it Nigeria: Manchester United - Odion Ighalo se montre prudent en ce qui concerne son avenir By article.wn.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 00:50 GMT Pr�t� � Manchester United par le Shanghai... Full Article
it Togo: Eviter un hard landing By article.wn.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 00:50 GMT Les avions d'Asky sont clou�s au sol depuis plus d'un mois. La compagnie a�rienne r�gionale bas�e au Togo assure quelques vols cargo, de l'affr�tement et de rares rotations commerciales. ...... Full Article
it Nasser Al Nasser: The Kingdom's infrastructure investments helped it contain the repercussions of the Corona crisis By article.wn.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 01:56 GMT May 10, 2020 Nasser Al Nasser: The Kingdom's infrastructure investments helped it contain the repercussions of the Corona crisis Eng. Nasser Sulaiman Al Nasser, stc Group CEO, said that he is proud of the Kingdom's infrastructure that helped it contain the repercussions of the Corona crisis that affected economy all over the world. Al Nasser said that investing in the digital infrastructure a long time ago has enabled the telecom sector undertake its central role in this crisis. Stc Group CEO said: 'I am proud of our country's achievements in facing these circumstances we are living. This... Full Article
it Packaging with a view….prize! By article.wn.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 01:56 GMT The text version of this document in not available. You can... Full Article
it 30% growth in financial operations for the largest digital wallet in the Middle East By article.wn.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 02:58 GMT May 10, 2020 30% growth in financial operations for the largest digital wallet in the Middle East stcpay achieved remarkable growth in financial operations during the first quarter of 2020, paralleling what the company achieved throughout the entirety of 2019. Company data for the largest digital wallet in the Middle East showed 30% growth in financial operations via stcpay over the past few months. The CEO... Full Article
it Coronavirus: Hairdressers plan brush with the law to reopen salons during lockdown By article.wn.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 07:00 GMT Hairdressers have been forced to go underground as lockdown regulations stifle their livelihood and job security. For some, bootlegging has been 'life-saving'. ...... Full Article
it 'You are still a soldier to me': The forgotten African hero of Britain's colonial army By article.wn.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 07:42 GMT Jaston Khosa was one of 600,000 men from African countries who fought for Britain. He was quietly buried on VE Day after a life of abject poverty In a crowded, Zambian slum on VE Day, a family gathered to bury one of the last veterans of Britain’s colonial army. Jaston Khosa of the Northern Rhodesia... Full Article
it Ethiopia admits shooting down Kenyan aircraft in Somalia By article.wn.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 08:22 GMT Ethiopian military forces in Somalia have admitted to shooting down a Kenyan cargo plane carrying aid supplies earlier this week, which resulted in the deaths of all the six people on board. The Ethiopian army said in a statement to the African Union (AU) on Saturday that the privately-owned Kenyan plane had been shot down by Ethiopian troops guarding a camp in the town of Bardale in southwestern Somalia. The aircraft, belonging to... Full Article
it KHCB Presents a Special Offer on Murabaha Deposits By article.wn.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 08:27 GMT In line with its commitment to provide safe and innovative investment solutions for its clients, Khaleeji Commercial Bank 'KHCB', one of the leading Islamic Banks in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the launch of a special offer on its Murabaha Deposits through which clients will earn a competitive profit rate of up... Full Article
it COVID-19: KZN's St Augustine's and Kingsway hospitals to reopen tomorrow By article.wn.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 08:41 GMT St Augustine's Hospital in Durban and Kingsway Hospital in Amanzimtoti were forced to close after an alarming number of coronavirus cases. ...... Full Article
it Lesotho citizens stuck in SA resort to dangerous border crossings to get home By article.wn.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 08:41 GMT Citizens who were stranded in South Africa have started going home, saying they were without jobs, have no food or medicine. ...... Full Article
it PICS: Man arrested with drugs worth almost R4m hidden in his spare tyre By article.wn.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 08:55 GMT CALVINIA - A 56-year-old Johannesburg man was arrested by South African Police Service (SAPS) officers during a roadblock at Calvinia this past week after drugs with an estimated street value of almost R4 million... Full Article
it Smoke and mirrors: 4 minutes – that's how long it took to find banned cigarettes ... By article.wn.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 09:07 GMT Four minutes and 28 seconds. That is how long it took a News24 reporter to find cigarettes – meant to be banned under Level 4 lockdown regulations – which were available for purchase at one of many places in South Africa. ...... Full Article
it Coronavirus: Atletico Madrid defender tests positive By dailypost.ng Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 17:55:27 +0000 Atletico Madrid defender, Renan Lodi, has reportedly tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). According to the Spanish newspaper, AS, the left-back showed various symptoms of COVID-19 at the start of March and informed the club, who monitored the situation for the last couple of weeks. Lodi and nine other Atletico Madrid players did a COVID-19 test […] Coronavirus: Atletico Madrid defender tests positive Full Article Sport atletico madrid Coronavirus
it Supreme Court verdict: Orji Kalu’s travails, political lesson to redouble tasks ahead – Ohanaeze By dailypost.ng Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 19:12:49 +0000 The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide (OYC) has reacted to the Supreme Court’s nullification of the conviction of a former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu. Also nullified was the judgement against his firm, Slok Nigeria Limited and Jones Udeogu, a former Director of Finance and Account of Abia State Government. The apex court […] Supreme Court verdict: Orji Kalu’s travails, political lesson to redouble tasks ahead – Ohanaeze Full Article News Ohanaeze orji kalu Supreme Court verdict
