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Royalton Barracks / Burglary / Petit Larceny / Possession of Stolen Property

May 29, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Robert Lemnah                             

STATION: Royalton Barracks                      

CONTACT#: 802-234-9933

DATE/TIME: 5/11/21

INCIDENT LOCATION: North Hollow Rd. Granville, VT

VIOLATION: Burglary / Petit Larceny / Possession of Stolen Property

ACCUSED: Amanda Conant                                              

AGE: 30

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Randolph, VT

VICTIM: Kim Warner

AGE: 56

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: San Diego, CA

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Vermont State Police were contacted regarding the activation of a home security system at Warner’s residence on North Hollow Road in Granville. Troopers were advised that home security cameras showed a vehicle in the driveway and two people inside the residence that did not have permission to be there.

When Troopers arrived on scene the residence was empty, but there was evidence that individuals had searched through the residence. It was discovered that items were stolen from the residence. As the investigation continued, Troopers were able to identify Conant as one of the two individuals inside the residence.

On 5/29/21, the Royalton Barracks received reports of possible sightings of Conant in the area of Silloway Road and East Bethel Road in Randolph. Troopers searched the area and conducted a traffic stop. Conant was identified as one of the passengers in the vehicle. Conant attempted to run from the scene but was apprehended. Conant was transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing. She was transported to Southern State Correctional Facility and is set to appear in Addison County Court on 6/2/21.

Conant was also wanted on multiple warrants out of Orange County Superior Court. She is set to appear in the Orange County Superior Court in Chelsea on 6/1/21 at 8:00 AM.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 6/2/21            

COURT: Addison

LODGED – LOCATION: Southern State Correctional Facility      

BAIL: 5,000

MUG SHOT: Included

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Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C. Helps Protect Employees’ Right to Minimum Wage in LA County

April 30, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

One of Burbank’s premier law firms provides legal help to employees who have not been paid the minimum wage by their employers.

Representatives of the Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C. based in Burbank, California, announced today that the law firm fights on behalf of workers and helps them receive minimum wages in Los Angeles County and elsewhere in Southern California.

“We fight for employees who have not been paid the minimum wage as required by law,” said Michael Akopyan, founder and spokesperson for the Akopyan Law Firm A.P.C. Akopyan went on to say that “minimum wage laws have developed on a federal, state, and local level and the significant overlap between sometimes makes it difficult to determine exactly how the law applies to the facts of a particular situation.”

“Employees who feel like they have been denied the minimum wage under the law should speak with a minimum wage lawyer in Los Angeles County.” said Akopyan. “Our attorneys have substantial experience representing employees in all sorts of wage and hour cases.”

Each lawyer at the Akopyan Law Firm A.P.C. has more than a decade of experience in litigating employment cases and personal injury cases. The Akopyan Law Firm A.P.C. is dedicated to protecting the rights of workers who fall victim to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, or other illegal conduct in the workplace. Employees who are terminated, laid-off, or demoted often don’t know their rights and needlessly suffer at the hands of their supervisors and/or employers. Every employee deserves to work in an environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Akopyan Law Firm A.P.C.’s team of attorneys Ani M. Akopyan and Michael Akopyan were named to the 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers List. Ani and Michael have combined experience of more than 30 years. They have recovered millions of dollars for their clients.

For more information, please visit https://www.akopyanlaw.com/practice-areas/ or call (818) 509-9975 today for a complimentary case evaluation.

About Akopyan Law Firm, A.P.C.

The Akopyan Law Firm is committed to restoring the balance of power against the government, large corporations, and insurance companies alike whenever they seek to deprive people of their rights. The Akopyan Law Firm is dedicated to defending its clients against oppression and can stand up for them in their time of need.

The Akopyan Law Firm’s employment lawyers in Burbank are dedicated to helping employees stand up for themselves and speak truth to power whenever they are wronged. The Akopyan Law Firm has experience handling nearly every kind of employment law case.

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2600 W. Olive Ave. Suite 587,
Burbank, CA 91505

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Tax Laws Offer Incentives to Become Truck Drivers; Could Help Ease Shortage

February 15, 2021 (Global News Distribution) -

As tax season approaches, truck drivers, like members of any other profession, should put their paperwork in order to take advantage of lawful tax deductions. Businesses are eligible as well and Advanced Training Systems CEO John Kearney explains how.

If you’re a truck driver, you’re also a business concern, and eligible for a number of money-saving tax deductions. Whether you’re a truck owner/operator or an employee of another firm, you can deduct your cell phone charges, licensing fees, and other expenses from your declared taxable income. “Trucking isn’t just a job,” says Advanced Training Systems CEO John Kearney, “it’s a profession, and treated as such by the Internal Revenue Service. My advice to drivers, whatever their employment category, is simple: learn the rules, keep orderly records, and get your returns in on time.” The IRS requires you to keep receipts and for your business expenses for at least 3 years after the date of filing your return and longer in certain circumstances.

Kearney, whose company is a leading designer and manufacturer of virtual simulators for driver training, among other applications, notes that employee drivers and owner/operators will use different forms to report their income; if you’re in any doubt on this score, he recommends that you consult the IRS or a tax professional. In either case, however, truckers can and should deduct from their taxable income not only their cell phone, internet, and license renewal costs, but also required medical exams, truck repair and maintenance, association dues, food consumed on the road, and job-related personal products such as food storage, logbooks, flashlight, and electronic equipment such as a GPS.(1)

In addition to deductions for individual drivers, notes Kearney, economic incentives are increasingly being offered to the trucking industry as a whole. Although the motor freight industry is essential to the U.S. economy—over 70% of all American freight moves by truck(2)—its growth and future are endangered by a persistent and growing shortage of drivers. There are an estimated 50,000 fewer short- and long-haul truckers in the U.S. than are needed now, a number that could possibly triple by 2028.(3) To combat this shortage on a local level, the Ohio state legislature has passed a bill granting a tax incentive to Ohio companies that hire and train new truck drivers.(4) Similar measures, including a possible easing of visa restrictions for foreign drivers(5), seem likely as the situation worsens.

Meanwhile, the COVID-19 pandemic, which has closed stores and offices across the nation, in 2020 caused a year-over-year U.S. jump in ecommerce of more than 30%.(6) In response, global big-box and ecommerce retailers are building distribution centers all over the country to facilitate faster deliveries and shorter routes, creating hundreds of thousands if not millions of new jobs.

“We don’t know for sure how many of these new positions will be for drivers,” says Kearney, “but informally we know it’s a lot. We’re in touch with these companies, who are interested in simulation not only because it produces better, safer drivers, but because of the potential return on investment. Except for the very final stages of training, it eliminates the need to tie up a truck and a licensed driver. The simulator realistically reproduces every possible driving situation, including some—black ice patches on the road, a steering tire blowout—that you can’t train for any other way. It’s as necessary as simulation training for pilots, and for the same reasons: honing professional skills and saving people’s lives.”

The combination of aggressive driver recruitment, simulator training, continued growth in shipping, and heightened public awareness of the importance of the supply chain, says Kearney, is creating a new day for truckers and trucking. “The pay is improving, the conditions are improving, the technology is improving, and the industry is exponentially more inclusive than it was even five years ago. If you want a career with a wide-open future, there’s never a better time to look at trucking. Just remember,” he adds, “to save your receipts.”

About Advanced Training Systems LLC:
Advanced Training Systems (ATS) is a technology and engineering firm that has revolutionized the design and manufacture of high-tech simulator systems to improve training for operators of all types of motor-powered vehicles. ATS, the holder of multiple patents in its field, is dedicated to providing cutting-edge adaptive training at an affordable cost to all involved in the transportation industry, resulting in more qualified drivers/operators and safer streets. For more information, visit http://www.atstrainingsystems.com.

1.    Klco, Alayna. “Truck Driver Tax Deductions: 9 Things to Claim.” Drive My Way, Drivemyway.com/Wp-Content/Uploads/2019/03/Untitled-1-3.Png, 20 Jan. 2020, drivemyway.com/blog/truck-driver-tax-deductions-9-things-to-claim/.
2.    “11 Incredible Facts about the $700 Billion US Trucking Industry.” Business Insider, markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/trucking-industry-facts-us-truckers-2019-5-1028248577.
3.    Della Rosa, Jeff. “Driver Shortage Persists amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Mixed Freight Demand.” Talk Business & Politics, 7 Dec. 2020, talkbusiness.net/2020/12/driver-shortage-persists-amid-covid-19-pandemic-mixed-freight-demand/.
4.    Hlavaty, Kaylyn. “House Passes Bill to Address Truck Driver Shortage in Ohio.” WEWS, 21 Feb. 2020, news5cleveland.com/news/democracy-2020/ohio-politics/house-passes-bill-to-address-truck-driver-shortage-in-ohio.
5.    Abt, Neil. “Fleets turn to immigration programs to find truck drivers,” FleetOwner, fleetowner.com/fleet-management/article/21704400/fleets-turn-to-immigration-programs-to-find-truck-drivers.
6.    “US Ecommerce Growth Jumps to More than 30%, Accelerating Online Shopping Shift by Nearly 2 Years.” Insider Intelligence, 12 Oct. 2020, emarketer.com/content/us-ecommerce-growth-jumps-more-than-30-accelerating-online-shopping-shift-by-nearly-2-years.

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