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Plaintiffs’ Counsel Announce Filing of Second Amended Complaint in Benton Harbor Lead-Poisoned Water Class Action

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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and Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP have filed a proposed Second Amended Complaint on behalf of the residents of Benton Harbor, Michigan, in the federal public health emergency litigation arising from the poisoning of the Benton Harbor, Michigan, water supply caused by lead, bacteria, and other contaminants.

Key Points: 
  • and Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP have filed a proposed Second Amended Complaint on behalf of the residents of Benton Harbor, Michigan, in the federal public health emergency litigation arising from the poisoning of the Benton Harbor, Michigan, water supply caused by lead, bacteria, and other contaminants.
  • Benton Harbor is an environmental justice community, a community most impacted by environmental harms and risks with a population composed primarily of 85% African-American residents.
  • During these times, the Benton Harbor Water Department was directly affected by drastic layoffs ordered by the state and local government that resulted in half of the Departments employees being dismissed.
  • As the Complaint observes, These State-ordered layoffs severely compromised Benton Harbors Water Departments ability to deliver clean, safe water to its residents, including each Plaintiff, as is required by federal and State of Michigan Safe Drinking Water Acts.

President George W. Bush attends the ITServe Synergy Conference - 2021 in Dallas, TX as a Special invited Guest

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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DALLAS, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- President George W. Bush spoke at the ITServe Synergy Conference 2021 held in Dallas, TX as a Special Guest on September 30, 2021.

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  • DALLAS, Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- President George W. Bush spoke at the ITServe Synergy Conference 2021 held in Dallas, TX as a Special Guest on September 30, 2021.
  • President Bush was welcomed by over 1,200 technology entrepreneurs and CEOs of their member companies on their first day of the 2-day Annual Conference.
  • President Bush specifically appreciated ITServe's help extended to first responders across the US and to various food banks during the pandemic.
  • ITServe National President Raghu Chittimalla said, "Our leadership and members were elated to hear from President George Bush at the conference and learn from the one of the best leaders.

Government of Canada to appeal the Federal Court decision on the Safe Third Country Agreement

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Friday, August 21, 2020
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"The Court ruled in favour of the applicants; however, it has suspended its declaration of the invalidity of the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) for a period of 6 months, during which time the STCA will remain in effect.

Key Points: 
  • "The Court ruled in favour of the applicants; however, it has suspended its declaration of the invalidity of the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) for a period of 6 months, during which time the STCA will remain in effect.
  • "Today, the Government of Canada filed an appeal to the Federal Court of Appeal as it has assessed that there are factual and legal errors in some of the Federal Court's key findings.
  • There are important legal principles to be determined in this case, and it is the responsibility of the Government of Canada to appeal to ensure clarity on the legal framework governing asylum law.
  • The STCA remains a comprehensive vehicle to help accomplish that,based on the principle that people should claim asylum in the first safe country in which they arrive.