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Class-Action Lawsuit Filed by Leeds Morelli Brown for Labor Violations by Westbury Holiday Inn!

A class-action lawsuit has been filed by employees of the Westbury Holiday Inn claiming that hotel owners failed to pay them overtime. Filed by Carle Place-based law firm Leeds Morelli & Brown and Manhttan-based Virginia & Ambinder, the suit seeks class-action status for about 100 current and former Westbury Holiday Inn employees, according to a [...]

Three Air Force Cadets Face Sexual Assault Charges

The Air Force Academy says three cadets have been charged sexual assaults over the past 15 months.

Kelsey Grammer announces he and wife Kayte Walsh are expecting twins

Actor Kelsey Grammer, 56, announced backstage at the Golden Globes, that he and his new wife, 32-year-old Kayte Walsh Grammer, were expecting twins.

On-duty NYPD police officer commits suicide after arguing with his girlfriend

An on-duty New York City police officer committed suicide on a Queens street after arguing with his girlfriend on the phone. The police officer exited his patrol car after getting off the cell phone and pulled out his gun and shot himself in the face.

Italian Cruise Ship Crash: 11 dead, 21 missing

The Italian cruise ship tragedy has left 11 people dead and 21 missing. As details emerge of the ship’s captain Francesco Schettino, many are left wondering the fate of the Costa Concordia’s future.

Beyoncé & Jay – Z build family with first baby

Beyoncé and Jay-Z have welcomed their first child into their family, little girl nmed Blue Ivy Carter. No official announcement has been made as to whether the couple is actually married now.

Arizona Bank accused of Age and Sex Discrimination brought by EEOC

In Arizona, a financial corporation doing business as the Bank of Albuquerque, has been accused of unlawfully terminating two managers, Elizabeth Morantes and Yolanda Fernandez because of their age.

Jim Huber of Turner Sports Dies At 67

Longtime broadcaster of Turner Sports, Jim Hubert, passed away on January 2, 2012, at the age of 67. The broadcasting legend resided in Atlanta at the time of his death. Hubert, who won an Emmy for an essay joined Turner Sports full time in 2000 and frequently announced professional golf matches and NBA games.

Controversial Immigration Laws Go Into Effect January 1, 2012

Effective January 1, 2012, new laws in Louisiana, Tennessee, South Carolina and Georgia have changed the way businesses operate in these states. The new controversial immigration law requires businesses to enroll in the federal E-Verify program to ensure that employees are eligible to work in the United States. If an employer fails to enroll in the E-Verify program, or is discovered employing illegal aliens, the business will be sanctioned.

Lawsuit filed by Carle Place’s Leeds Morelli & Brown, P.C., in Nassau County Supreme Court

The suit, filed by Carle Place’s Leeds Morelli & Brown, P.C., in Nassau County Supreme Court on behalf of former employees, alleges that Morrell Caterers’ violated New York labor law by withholding tips and gratuities totaling as much as $10 million that were required to be given to waiters, bussers, bartenders and others. Morrell runs [...]