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However, no one can guarantee that the forecast of the Dusseldorf experts will fully come true. For example, if the demand for German products in other countries doesn’t increase, the economic recovery could slow down, and the number of unemployed will increase even more. On the other hand, the bailout programs of the European Central Bank, together with the planned reconstruction fund, could prompt growth in other European economies, which, in turn, could have a positive effect on Germany as well.

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In real practice, the labor market has turned out to be more inert than other markets, and unemployment continues to grow despite the general growth of the economy. The demand for goods and services has decreased, and now it is inexpedient for companies to maintain the staff at pre-crisis levels.

In the middle of 2020, the German labor market continues to be under pressure amid the coronavirus pandemic. By the end of spring, the growth of unemployment had slowed down, but now the labor market still has the highest number of job seekers in the past 10 years. What are the prospects for the German labor market, and how quickly can the country's economy recover from the lockdown?

The latest economic news confirms that the bottom of the coronavirus crisis has already been reached, the general mood in the economy is improving, and growth lies ahead. Optimism is spreading to the financial markets where long-term investors are starting to return. However, the moment of transition from decline to growth should not be confused with the boom phase. Markets are just beginning to turn around, and it will take some time for them to return to pre-crisis levels. The question is, how long will this take, and what will happen to jobs in the coming months?

The Institute for Macroeconomics and Business Cycle Research in Dusseldorf (IMK) predicts that the number of unemployed will continue to rise. In real practice, the labor market has turned out to be more inert than other markets, and unemployment continues to grow despite the general growth of the economy. The demand for goods and services has decreased, and now it is inexpedient for companies to maintain the staff at pre-crisis levels.

IMK's forecast states that, by the end of the year, there will be about three million unemployed in Germany, but in 2021, this number will start gradually declining. Last year, the number of unemployed was around 2.3 million; the last time this rate reached three million was the early 2010s. Given the fact that the German economy is in its worst recession since World War II, the unemployment situation looks less critical.

What is the likelihood that IMK’s forecast will come true and under what conditions? First of all, the stabilization of the labor market can be influenced by the government. According to IMK, about 6.3% of the GDP is currently allocated to support the country's economy. This allows for maintaining the production level so that it does not decline more, hence the percentage of staff reductions in companies is decreasing.

In addition, as an assistant measure for enterprises, the government temporarily undertakes part of salary payments, for example, for short-term work. This allows companies to preserve some jobs or open new temporary vacancies, which would be impossible without support. This strategy worked well during the previous global economic crisis, and IMK’s analysts believe that in this situation, the approach will be effective too.

However, no one can guarantee that the forecast of the Dusseldorf experts will fully come true. For example, if the demand for German products in other countries doesn’t increase, the economic recovery could slow down, and the number of unemployed will increase even more. On the other hand, the bailout programs of the European Central Bank, together with the planned reconstruction fund, could prompt growth in other European economies, which, in turn, could have a positive effect on Germany as well.

The crisis is going to have far-reaching consequences for the economy. This will accelerate such tendencies as digitalization and de-globalization and could have a lasting impact on consumer behavior, with the corresponding consequences for retail.

Germany is one of the key markets for Andersen, so we pay close attention to the situation. Our analytical department gave the following comment:

The coronavirus epidemic continues to keep the pressure on the German labor market. Although many employees work part-time, according to the German Ministry of Labor, the number of unemployed increased by 40,000 in June and amounted to 2,853,000 people or 6.2%. On the other hand, the dynamic of unemployment growth is declining (+40,000 people in June versus +169,000 people in May).

The situation in the job market is similar. Despite the decrease in the number of vacancies to 570,346 (in June), this dynamic is also improving. In June, the number of vacancies decreased by 13,000 compared to May, while in May, the decrease was about 43,000 compared to April. This data allows us to look to the future with cautious optimism.

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Medical malpractice law is a relatively broad subject that incorporates two major lines of work, namely the law and the medical practice. The majority of victims shy away from filing negligence cases due to its complexity and the technicalities involved. Judicial Illiteracy also plays a big part in putting a large number of victims at a disadvantage.

Cummings Law is a law firm that has helped countless victims seek compensation in the state of Hawaii. Founding partner Brian Cummings has been practicing medical malpractice law for over 20 years. He has managed to receive notable recognition such as being a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum. You can visit the firm’s site to learn more about medical negligence cases in Hawaii.

How do I file a medical malpractice suit? This is a question that has become relatively common among many individuals, yet very hard to answer. The following is a detailed guide to help answer this query.

Consult a Medical Malpractice Lawyer Within the Shortest Time Possible
Many injury cases can be tackled without involving a professional; however, when it comes to medical malpractice claims, you have no option but to include a highly experienced attorney, in order to win. The initial matter you need to be aware of is the Statute of limitations. Unfortunately, a lot of victims have found themselves on the wrong side of this law, barring them from pursuing justice.

You also have to keep in mind that different states have different laws regarding the statute of limitations; therefore, it’s very important to get a lawyer who is not only familiar with the laws regarding the state you’re residing but also registered with an appropriate bar membership to your particular state. An experienced lawyer will also be of great help to you by ensuring you comply with the pre-lawsuit requirements which include certification by review boards and medical expert affidavits.

Get Copies of Your Medical Record
One piece of evidence you’ll be required to present is your medical record. Considering how private and sensitive they are, you’ll have to sign a release form that gives your attorney, as well as those of the defendant’s permission to access them. Med mal cases are time-sensitive; thus, promptly obtaining your medical records would put you ahead in the game. They would aid your lawyer to commence investigations early enough, besides getting timely opinions from expert witnesses. Early analysis of your claim would also help determine its validity, thereby enabling the development of an appropriate plan of action.

Informing Insurers and Health Care Providers of the Impending Suit
Your next step would be informing the parties involved, which are mostly the hospital and the insurance company, about the impending lawsuit. In fact, some states have made this a prerequisite before logging your case in a court of law. Most often, this kind of move would set off a response from the defendant’s side which might lead them to settle the case. A good lawyer should be able to advise you accordingly on whether to settle or proceed to trial. He or she would be responsible to protect you in case the defendant wants to take advantage of you.

Pre-Suit Requirements
The modern society we live is in full of trustworthy, law-abiding citizens as well as individuals who are vicious and opportunistic. In an attempt to stop people who would want to take advantage of medical malpractice compensations, many states have adopted strict measures when filing negligence claims; a move that has greatly reduced the number of frivolous cases. This has also made it hard for victims to file lawsuits to the extent that only through the guidance of a well-experienced attorney would a person be able to log a case.

In many states, the pre-suit requirements involve official documents such as an affidavit of merit to prove that the doctor who’s facing the allegation of committing the heinous act, actually acted outside the standard of care. Anyone who fails to adhere to the pre-suit requirements risks the dismissal of his or her case.

Filing the Complaint
Your last step would be drafting your complaint in a civil court which is usually a formal recitation against the accused. This will be followed by the commencement of the lawsuit.

Conclusion
The process of filing a medical malpractice case is very complex to the extent of leaving a person discouraged; but, with the help of a competent attorney, one can easily navigate the route to justice.

Cummings Law is a reputable firm that has been able to rack up more than $15 million in medical malpractice compensations. It has a number of reputable lawyers with tons of experience, who’ll help you navigate through this intricate sector that merges law and medicine. You can visit their website to learn more about their services, view testimonials from previous clients, and even speak to one of their lawyers through the chat feature.

Medical negligence cases are very sensitive and their outcome can greatly damage the future of the victims. Not everyone who has suffered in the hands of a healthcare provider is automatically entitled to compensation.

The medical field is an area that has been incredibly beneficial to mankind. Still, along with other dreadful conditions, it has been ranked as one of the leading causes of death in the United States; with more than 440,000 people succumbing to injuries related to medical negligence each year. What’s even more surprising is that only a small fraction of people who are subjected to medical malpractice take legal action. This can be attributed to the complexity of these types of cases as well as lack of knowledge on how to go about them. The fact that these lifelong injuries can’t be erased is quite unfortunate. Nevertheless, the law upholds a system of accountability which implements justice by giving victims substantial compensation, at the expense of the perpetrator.

The best shot you have at winning a legal battle is with the help of a competent attorney. Cummings Law is a reputable firm that has been able to rack up more than $15 million in medical malpractice compensations. It has a number of reputable lawyers with tons of experience, who’ll help you navigate through this intricate sector that merges law and medicine. You can visit their website to learn more about their services, view testimonials from previous clients, and even speak to one of their lawyers through the chat feature.

Medical negligence cases are very sensitive and their outcome can greatly damage the future of the victims. Not everyone who has suffered in the hands of a healthcare provider is automatically entitled to compensation. Thus, before filing such a claim you need to know whether your case can hold water in the corridors of justice. You can do this by getting a second opinion concerning your injury from a qualified physician, before presenting your claim to a board that will further examine your case. Pursuing justice in a medical malpractice lawsuit is also a very expensive endeavor. This is why some attorneys turn down certain cases.

The following are some of the reasons why you should file a medical negligence case.

Helps uncover systematic errors
A good chunk of the medical malpractice cases that occur in the United States rarely happen in isolation. In such instances, you’ll find that a chain of errors like improper handling of medical equipment, rushed surgical preparations, mismanagement of patient files, and incorrect storage of medicine led to the injury. Such systematic errors remain in the dark until someone reveals them by suing for a malpractice case. This will allow a thorough investigation of the events that led to the injury; as a result, healthcare institutions are able to correct themselves where necessary.

Prevents others from suffering in silence
Inasmuch as medical negligence is a leading cause of death in the United States, many of its victims still suffer in silence. The actions of a few individuals who’re courageous enough to seek justice give hope to others and encourages them to follow the same course of action.
This can be of great help to those left with mounting hospital bills and other huge losses. As a matter of fact, it’s this same silence that caused the National Medical Malpractice Advocacy Association to spearhead a campaign entitled “End the Silence” during 2019’s Medical Malpractice Awareness Month.

To ensure punishment is executed where it’s due
The main reason for litigating a medical negligence case is to compensate the victim. Still, some medical practitioners commit extremely disgraceful acts that are worthy of punishment. For instance, some doctors normally try to conceal the shreds of evidence of the harm they’ve inflicted on the victim. When the court learns of such acts, the medical practitioner can be subject to a jail term.

Having known the importance of filing medical malpractice claims, here’s a quick overview of how you can seek litigation for a malpractice claim.

Get an experienced attorney
After ascertaining that you have a viable case, the first thing you should do is seek the help of a skilled lawyer as soon as possible. The value of a competent legal aid is invaluable to the success of your case. They’ll guide you throughout the entire process.

Acquire your medical records
Delivering your medical records to your attorney allows them to request advice from professionals who may act as expert witnesses in your case.

Notify involved parties
When you notify the people you’re suing and insurers, internal reviews will be triggered which in most cases lead to out of court settlements.

File your claim
Once you comply with the prerequisites of a med mal case, which vary with states, all that’s left is drafting a claim in a civil court.

Social media can be said to be the best thing that has happened to us ever since. We communicate completely differently from the previous generation. What’s more, most people never realized the power such platforms hold until influencers showcased their capabilities.

Since the turn of the Millennium to The Year 2000, or better known as the Y2K, a lot has happened. There’s the good, the bad and the ugly; let’s focus on some of the amazing things that has happened ever since. Retro mobile phones became popular - very popular with companies such as Nokia, Siemens, Motorola gaining massive admiration. PayPal was deemed the worst business idea of the year (what a huge contrast to what it is right now). Plus, you can’t deny the fact of what transpired in the internet buzz which completely shifted the paradigm of the entire universe. The world became a global village.



Social media can be said to be the best thing that has happened to us ever since. We communicate completely differently from the previous generation. What’s more, most people never realized the power such platforms hold until influencers showcased their capabilities. Actually, it’s not hard nowadays to become an influencer; on twitter, you can buy Twitter followers, buy Twitter retweets , and buy Twitter likes. MrSocial is one good example that gives you great offers while ensuring your way to stardom. This is one of the many ways you can market your social media presence. Here are additional ways that’ll ensure you gain traction from your audience.



Establishing goals

Social media is an area that wasn’t considered as a possible stream of income during its early days. A lot has changed now, to the extent that makes it a source of livelihood for those who’ve mastered the art of milking money from it.



To be really successful in harnessing its power, you’ll have to start by creating and setting up feasible goals. Whether you’re looking to expand your brand following, create leads, or increase your brand recognition; the clearer your goals are, the better you stand a chance in succeeding.



Identify your target audience

When it comes to social media marketing, you have to perceive it as a channel of communication, just like any other mainstream platforms. The only distinction would be in how you’d articulate the novelty aspect of such media. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that Millennials and Generation z are widely impacted by social media. However, it’d been wrong to state that other older age groups don’t use social media.



Upon knowing who your key target is, your next objective would be finding the platforms that they mostly use. A good illustration would be this; if your target audience is women, Pinterest would be a more preferable place for you to put your content. LinkedIn attracts more cooperate individuals and has a somewhat formal demeanor than Facebook does.



Establish meaningful metrics

There’s no way you can mention marketing without failing to mention data. Different social media sites have varying ways to weigh your marketing effectiveness. For Twitter, you’ll have to know how to play around with hashtags. To add to that, hashtags can also tell you how your campaign is fairing, besides revealing which tags create a buzz.



When it comes to likes, one common dilemma that most people find themselves in is whether they should use organic likes or paid likes. There are two standpoints that can help you make the most suitable decision; time and effectiveness. When considering time, you have to factor in the ease of gaining likes with respect to a specific time period when you post your content on social media. Instagram is quite friendly when it comes to receiving likes or even followers, as opposed to Facebook, which might require you to invest in paid advertising to promote your brand. Engagement is yet another way to weigh the strength of your campaign. It also tells you what your audience says about you as well as if your promotion is good enough to hook them.



Being at Par with competitors

Encountering competition is inevitable irrespective of the sphere of business you choose to operate in. Staying relevant can sometimes be a tough thing to do, bearing in mind that market players are the entities that set trends in any industry. A worthy strategy that’ll ensure you’re unique yet staying ad rem is studying your competitor’s social media handles. While riding on a trend isn’t necessarily bad, the main purpose is to readjust your campaigns where possible in order to redirect more traffic to your camp.



With the ever-changing landscape of social media, it’s quite hard to predict what the next big tech company would be; nonetheless, following such guidelines will ensure you remain in touch with your target audience.

Sudan's ousted President Omar al-Bashir has been taken from his residence to a prison in the capital Khartoum.
Sources from Bashir’s family said on Wednesday that the deposed president was transferred to Kober prison in north Khartoum late on Tuesday.
Bashir was ousted by the military on April 11 after four months of protests over his policies. Since then, he had been under house arrest in the presidential residence inside the compound that also houses the defense ministry.
A prison source said Bashir was being held under tight security in solitary confinement.
Witnesses reported a heavy deployment of soldiers and members of the paramilitary Rapid Support Force outside the prison. "There are troops in vehicles mounted with machine-guns near the prison," a witness told AFP.
Kober prison, located on the east bank of the Blue Nile in a northern district of the capital, held thousands of political detainees under Bashir's 30-year rule and is Sudan's most notorious jail.
Despite the ouster of Bashir, protests have continued in Sudan with the leaders of demonstrations saying the unrest will not cease until the military council, which has overtaken power in Sudan since Bashir’s fall, hands power to a civilian-led authority ahead of elections.
On Monday, representatives of the Sudanese Professionals’ Association (SPA), which led the protests against Bashir, urged the dissolution of the military council and the formation of a new interim civilian council.
The SPA also issued a long list of demands for deeper and faster change to end repression and an economic crisis.
Doctors protest over lack of proper healthcare
Meanwhile, thousands of medical professionals took to the streets of Khartoum on Wednesday, calling for better healthcare services and basic human rights for the people.
They marched on the defense ministry, where protesters have been holding a sit-in since April 6.
"Now healthcare is for only some people because they have money," Abdulaziz Ibrahim, a protester and medical professional, said.

Chanting, "Revolution, Freedom and Justice," the protesters also slammed the increasing privatization of hospitals and medical care services.

"We see citizens suffering from lack of healthcare. The basic healthcare is not provided, and there is a lot of privatization," Dr Kanali, another protester, said.

Rebels in southern Sudan suspend hostilities

Also on Wednesday, Sudan's People's Liberation Movement-North, the country’s largest rebel group, announced that it would suspend hostilities in the southern states of Blue Nile and South Kordofan for up to three months in order to facilitate a transfer of power to civilians.

"As a goodwill gesture... to give a chance for an immediate transfer of power to civilians, I, commander of SPLM-N announce the suspending of hostilities for three months in all areas under its control until July 31, 2019," Abdulaziz al-Hilu, the leader of the rebel group, said in a statement.

The announcement comes days after Sudan's junta declared a nationwide ceasefire, which includes the war-torn regions of Darfur, Blue Nile and South Kordofan.

The SPLM-N had sought to overthrow Bashir and is seeking autonomy for Blue Nile and South Kordofan and a redistribution of wealth and political powers in the country.

Bashir, who took power through a military coup in 1989, is wanted by the Hague-based International Criminal Court on charges of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide related to the war in Darfur. He rejects the charges.


Source : https://www.worldnews.com.ng/2019/04/sudans-ousted-president-omar-al-bashir.html

Nearly $20 million went toward security for Zuckerberg and his family, up from about $9 million the year prior. Zuckerberg also received $2.6 million for personal use of private jets, which the company said was part of his overall security program.

cyber crime in the country was becoming alarming..

A third-year student of the Lagos State University (LASU), Shuaib Abdulmujeed, on Wednesday, got six months jail term for engaging in internet fraud.

“The defendant shall be sentenced to six months’ imprisonment as proposed in the plea bargain agreement because of the passionate plea of the defence counsel.

“The sentence shall start from Dec. 5, 2018, which is the day he was arrested,” Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo of the Ikeja Special Offences Court ruled.

Taiwo said that incidents of cyber crime in the country was becoming alarming.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Abdulmujeed had pleaded guilty to a three-count charge in a plea bargain agreement with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The defendant pleaded guilty for possessing of documents containing false information and indicating false pretences, contrary to Sections 1(3), 6 and 8 of the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act.

His counsel, Mr Shina Makinde, had prayed the court to temper justice with mercy, blaming his action on strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

“The defendant went into cyber crime as a result of strike embarked on by ASUU,” Makinde told the court.

The defence counsel said that Abdulmujeed was academically gifted but fell victim of peer pressure during the strike.

“The computer recovered from him was bought by his father for his school project, his action is still a mystery to his father and his entire family.

“He has a strong 2.1 (second class upper) student, he is a very brilliant scholar, it is an unfortunate thing that he got into trouble as a result of peer pressure.

“Prison is not a reformative place, I ask my lord to show judicial empathy,” Makinde prayed.

He added that Abdulmujeed had not wasted the time of the court by deciding to enter into a plea bargain agreement.

EFCC counsel, Mrs Anita Imo, had said that the student committed the offences in December 2018 in Ikeja.

“On Dec. 7, 2018, he had in his possession, an email correspondence with the title ‘No subject,” printed from his email address linked to his phone number.

“On Dec. 13, 2018, he had in his possession, documents titled ‘Personal info and privacy’, ‘Hangout with Patricia Appel’ and ‘My Day’, which were printed from his email address which were linked to his phone number.

“On Dec. 13, 2018, he also had in his possession, an email correspondence titled ‘Yahoo’, ‘Re: Money for Scott’, ‘Hello Madam (Flight Agent)’ and ‘Hello Scott’.

“These documents were printed from his email address which he knew contained false information,” Imo said.

https://www.worldnews.com.ng/2019/04/drama-as-lasu-student-arrested-for.html

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He refused to mold the returning officer that is why the man could not cover him up.

That is the game of politics.... we will hear the outcome.

Okorocha had in a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/296/2019, maintained that INEC lacked the statutory powers to withhold his Certificate of Return.

More drama has emanated from the ongoing court case concerning the certificate of return of Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha. It will be recalled that INEC had declined to issue Certificate of Return to Okorocha who was the senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, after the returning officer alleged that he was forced to declare him winner under duress. Due to this, he dragged the issue to court. Now, it has been reported that the justice presiding over his suit, Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, April 7, has disqualified himself from hearing the incumbent’s case.

You will recall that the Returning Officer for the election, Prof Francis Ibeawuchi, had said that he declared Okorocha as the winner of the poll, having polled 97,762 votes ahead of his closest rival, Mr Jones Onyereri of the Peoples Democratic Party, who had 68,117 votes. Ibeawuchi claimed that he announced Okorocha as the winner to save his life and that of his household, insisting however that the election ought to have been declared inconclusive.

Okorocha had through his team of lawyers led by Mr. Kehinde Ogunwumiju, SAN, prayed the court to order INEC to in the interim, issue him Certificate of Return, pending the determination of the suit. Following this, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the disputed Imo West Senatorial election, Mr. Jones Onyereri, then asked Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja to disqualify himself from the suit Governor Rochas Okorocha filed to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to issue him a Certificate of Return as the Senator- elect for the District.

Okorocha had in a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/296/2019, maintained that INEC lacked the statutory powers to withhold his Certificate of Return, saying he was validly elected to occupy the senatorial seat. He prayed the court to declare that INEC acted in error when it refused to recognise him, even after the returning officer had declared him winner. Okorocha’s bid to secure an interim order against INEC however suffered a major setback last Friday following joinder applications by four candidates that participated in the senatorial poll, who separately urged the court to admit them as interested parties in the suit.

Now, Okorocha had filed a suit compelling the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue him a certificate of return as the winner of the Imo west senatorial district. Justice Taiwo, during the court hearing, revealed that following a petition instituted against him by Jones Onyereri, a candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the embattled senatorial poll, he is distancing himself from the case, according to reports. Taiwo went on to say that said he would send back the case-file back to the chief judge for it to be reassigned to another justice.

https://www.worldnews.com.ng/2019/04/drama-as-court-delivers-groundbreaking.html

‘‘We encouraged people to go back to land. The response was excellent. We have virtually achieved food security; we have stopped the importation of rice.