Black lives matter: Athletes’ powerful statements still going strong
By Sam Laird From Mashable Despite vehement rebuke from police departments, despite condescending criticism from fans, despite a sports news cycle that continually churns out stats, scores and hot takes, the poignant statements from pro athletes keep on coming. We’ve…
Plaintiffs culled, but defect claims advance against GM
By Amanda Bronstad, From The National Law Journal A federal judge in New York has allowed a consolidated consumer class action to go forward against General Motors Co. over its ignition switch recalls—although on a limited basis. U.S. District Judge…
Read this before you join Weight Watchers
By Ashley Lutz From Business Insider Weight Watchers is in trouble. Sales have declined for seven quarters, with executives blaming the popularity of new apps from competitors. But a troubling statistic could show why Weight Watchers is struggling. “The program…
Cartoon of the Day
By Tony Zuvela, Cartoonist “It’s my own little World which I can escape to everyday and create a fun, weird, berserk Cartoon to whatever subject I like. I enjoy doing all the work myself, and all the aspects of Cartooning,…
Boies Schiller confronts Media on Sony data breach
By Nathalie Pierrepont, From The Am Law Daily Sony Pictures Entertainment has hired Boies, Schiller & Flexner to clamp down on media companies that have republished confidential—and at times embarrassing—information leaked about the company through a hacker. But its efforts…
Antiguan film, The Skin makes its UK debut
LONDON, UK (December 14, 2014) – The Skin by HAMAFilms will make history this week becoming the first feature film from Antigua & Barbuda to be screened in the United Kingdom, when it premieres on Thursday, December 18, 2014. Filmed…
Appleby says Cayman Islands is the standout offshore jurisdiction
Appleby reports offshore incorporations up 4% in the first half of 2014 Appleby Reports Offshore Incorporation Activity for the first Half of 2014 Publication detail Welcome to the fifth edition of On the Register, an Appleby report that provides data…
Why Google Fiber missed the mark with free Internet
By Conner Forrest From Tech Republic Many know Google Fiber for its gigabit internet, but did you know it offers a no-cost option for internet access? Here’s how Google dropped the ball on its ideal of free When most people…
Obama announces U.S. and Cuba will resume relations
By Peter Bakerdec. From The New York Times The president outlined the steps the United States would take to “end an outdated approach” and begin to normalize relations with Cuba. WASHINGTON — The United States will restore full diplomatic relations…
Does the Caribbean have a rape culture?
By Flora Thomas From Global Voices Are societal attitudes and laws against rape in the Caribbean doing women a disservice? Trinidad and Tobago’s attorney general set himself up for criticism last week in a speech to Parliament, where he warned…
