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How Do I Tell What Size KitchenAid Mixer Bowl I Have?
Mon, June 22, 2026 at 8:25 AM UTC person holding up kitchenaid mixer - Freshsplash/Getty Images KitchenAid brand mixers are often chosen by home and professional bakers. With a reputation for a sturdy and innovative design, the mixers are easy to use and versatile for many styles of mixing, from kneading dough to whipping egg whites. It is important to know just how much your mixer bowl will hold before beginning a recipe.
Anaba Wines Winemaker Katy Wilson Named VinePair's NextWave Winemaker of the Year
Anaba Wines Winemaker Katy Wilson SONOMA, CA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Anaba Wines is thrilled to announce that its esteemed Winemaker, Katy Wilson, has been named VinePair's NextWave Winemaker of the Year for 2025. This prestigious national recognition spotlights Wilson’s dedication, innovation, and leadership in the California wine industry, particularly her profound impact on Anaba’s highly rated, critically acclaimed portfolio.
The First Circuit Limits California’s Noncompete Ban | JD Supra
On September 26, 2024, the First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against extending California’s strict noncompete ban to agreements executed outside of California and governed by another state’s law. This decision highlights the limitations of California’s noncompete statute—Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §§ 16600-16607—which broadly prohibits noncompete agreements, save for narrow exceptions like in the sale of a business.
US Supreme Court Lowers the Threshold Harm Required for Employees to Maintain Title VII Discrimination Claims | JD Supra
In a recent decision, the United States Supreme Court held that an employee need only show “some harm” to maintain a Title VII discrimination claim against an employer for a lateral job transfer.
New DOL Rule Affects All Businesses that Hire Independent Contractors | JD Supra
On January 10, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) published its final rule[1] on employee or independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which is scheduled to go into effect on March 11, 2024. This article aims to provide guidance on the rule change and its impact. Background The FLSA is a federal piece of legislation that establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, record keeping, and child labor standards.
Arizona Supreme Court Expands Eligibility for Unemployment Benefits | JD Supra
A recent Arizona Supreme Court (Barriga v. ADES/Precision) decision has broadened the circumstances that can establish intolerable work conditions in order to receive unemployment benefits after quitting. The key issue in this case involved the interpretation of regulations governing intolerable work conditions due to inharmonious relations with fellow employees.
New FTC Rule Expands Reach of Data Breach Notification Requirement to Non-Banking Financial Institutions | JD Supra
In an amendment to the Safeguards Rule of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), which was officially announced on October 27, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will mandate that a wide array of nonbank financial institutions report instances of unauthorized acquisition of unencrypted, personally identifiable, nonpublic financial information pertaining to more than 500 customers.
CFPB Proposes Rule Granting Consumers Greater Access to and Control Over Their Financial Data | JD Supra
On October 19, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) unveiled a proposed rule to implement Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act. This section mandates that entities subject to it should provide consumers access to information about financial products or services they have acquired from these entities, in accordance with rules set by the bureau.
WATCH: Irish Eurovision star Johnny Logan sings Eurovision winner at Electric Picnic
Irish Eurovision star Johnny Logan headlined the Electric Picnic throwback stage in 2018 night to a packed tent and fans sang along to his greatest hits reliving the glory years of the 1980s. Watch him perform Hold Me Now above. ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW
Illinois Supreme Court: BIPA Damages Accrue with Each Collection | JD Supra
In a landmark decision that will have widespread effects, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that a claim accrues each time—rather than just the first time—that data is collected in violation of the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). Because BIPA provides statutory damages for each violation, this ruling exponentially increases potential damages, especially in the employment context. BIPA requires informed consent prior to the collection of biometric information.
Illinois Supreme Court: BIPA Damages Accrue with Each Collection
In a landmark decision that will have widespread effects, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that a claim accrues each time—rather than just the first time—that data is collected in violation of the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). Because BIPA provides statutory damages for each violation, this ruling exponentially increases potential damages, especially in the employment context. BIPA requires informed consent prior to the collection of biometric information.
Verdict in Favor of Plaintiffs in First BIPA Jury Trial - Potential Damages Still Unresolved | JD Supra
The jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiffs in the first trial for violations of the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act (“BIPA”), which was conducted in the District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Rogers v. BNSF Ry. Co., No. 1:19-cv-03083.
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