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Governments from more than 90 countries have agreed to establish an independent panel of scientists to assess the very latest research on the state of the planet's fragile ecosystems. View post: World governments establish biodiversity panel

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ST. LOUIS - Four of the world's leading botanical institutions have started a catalog of every plant on the globe, with plans to make the inventory of at least 400,000 species available for free online by 2020. Read more here: 4 top US, British botanical institutions plan online catalog of world's 400,000 or more plants

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Thousands of scientists from 67 countries have called for an international agreement to close the Arctic high seas to commercial fishing until research reveals more about the freshly exposed waters. Read more: Scientists call for no-fishing zone in Arctic waters

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) said it is extending the comment period for its proposed rule to implement new statutory amendments to the... See the original post here: Comment Period Extended on Proposed Changes to Family and Medical Leave Act

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If you think shoplifters are your biggest problem, think again. In North America, employee theft surpasses shoplifting and in amounts eight times the average stolen by shoplifters. With statistics like these, at some point during your career, you will undoubtedly catch an employee stealing. When that day comes, do you know how you will react? If you don't,...

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Media Fails to Understand Pittman-Robertson See the original post here: Media Fails to Understand Pittman-Robertson

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The Los Angeles Times – April 22, 2012 Nearly half of the county’s cities have adopted the ‘child safety zone’ law that bans sex offenders from parks, beaches, playgrounds and hiking trails. Critics say it’s an ... View post: California – Orange County sex offender law picks up support but few convictions

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Mercury News – By Tracey Kaplan – 04/21/2012 In a rare move, District Attorney Jeff Rosen has fired a longtime Santa Clara County prosecutor after concluding that she committed an “outrageous abuse” of her power by ... Go here to see the original: California – Fired Santa Clara County prosecutor allegedly pressed cops to arrest husband’s ex-wife

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By Gary Mandinach, Attorney at Law, California Appellate Project, Los Angeles, California 1. In re Tom (2012) Cal.App.4th , reported on March 21, 2012, in 2012 Los Angeles Daily Journal 3595, the First Appellate District, Division3 ... Read more here: Criminal Law Case Summaries – April 2012

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Here’s one with additional details….. Job Opportunity – Sonoma County Deputy Public Defender I Closing Date/Time: Sun. 04/29/12 11:59 PM Pacific Time Salary: $37.83 – $45.99 Hourly $3,036.76 – $3,691.79 Biweekly $6,579.65 – $7,998.89 Monthly $78,955.75 – $95,986.65 Annually Job Type: Full-Time Location: ... Read more here: California – Job Opportunity – Sonoma County Deputy Public Defender I