Nov 30, 2024
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Historic First-Ever Airplane Emissions Rules Under Review by EPA

With a legal eye on the skies, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said on Monday they are finalizing the first-ever emissions guidelines for airplanes that regulate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The new airplane emissions standards will be mandatory for commercial aviation and any large business jets. Under the new emissions... Read More »

Ghislaine Maxwell with Jeffrey Epstein at a social event.
Federal Judge Denies Second Bail Request Bail by Ghislaine Maxwell

A federal judge denied bail a second time to Ghislaine Maxwell, whom the media has called Jeffrey Epstein’s procurer, pal, pimp and partner. Despite offering a $28.5 million bail package and strict monitoring measures, the court concluded there was nothing new in the latest request that “can reasonably assure the... Read More »

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OPM Changes Regulations on Reduction-In-Force Retention to Prioritize Performance over Veterans’ Preference and Length of Service

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued a proposed revision on how federal agencies prioritize workers when implementing reduction-in-force (RIF) policies, or federal layoffs. The proposed amendment will “prioritize performance over length of services when determining which employees will be retained in a RIF.” OPM is the federal agency responsible... Read More »