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  Archives:  December 2018

New Sexual Harassment Law Extends Protections

Department of Labor | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Wilmington, DE. December 26, 2018– There’s an important new law affecting Delaware workplaces – the new Delaware sexual harassment law effective January 1, 2019. Sexual harassment has been illegal in Delaware workplaces for over 20 years. However, the definition has never been clearly spelled out in the law until now. There are also new requirements […]




Delaware Insurance Department Approves Genworth Acquisition by China Oceanwide

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 21, 2018

Dover, DE — Trinidad Navarro, Insurance Commissioner of the State of Delaware gave final regulatory approval today to the Form A Application (the “Application”) of China Oceanwide Holdings Group Co. Ltd and certain of its affiliates (“China Oceanwide”) to acquire Genworth Life Insurance Company (“GLIC”) and certain of its affiliates.  The Application was first filed […]




Final Case Against OMB Gang Member Ends With Guilty Plea; All 7 Pled Guilty

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, December 21, 2018

Also, former Wilmington official pleads guilty to theft; possible life in prison for man convicted of raping a child A guilty plea in Superior Court marks the end of the most recent case against Only My Brothers (OMB) gang members. Jabri Hunter, 20, of New Castle, pled guilty to Criminal Contempt for his having contact […]




Delaware Report Card to launch in January

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 21, 2018

The Delaware Department of Education will launch the first phase of its new Delaware Report Card, a more consumer-friendly site to provide important educational information to Delaware families, on Jan. 16.




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 10-16

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, December 21, 2018

DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Dec.10-16 made 2,118 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 38 citations. Officers responded to 46 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.






  Archives:  December 2018

New Sexual Harassment Law Extends Protections

Department of Labor | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Wilmington, DE. December 26, 2018– There’s an important new law affecting Delaware workplaces – the new Delaware sexual harassment law effective January 1, 2019. Sexual harassment has been illegal in Delaware workplaces for over 20 years. However, the definition has never been clearly spelled out in the law until now. There are also new requirements […]




Delaware Insurance Department Approves Genworth Acquisition by China Oceanwide

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 21, 2018

Dover, DE — Trinidad Navarro, Insurance Commissioner of the State of Delaware gave final regulatory approval today to the Form A Application (the “Application”) of China Oceanwide Holdings Group Co. Ltd and certain of its affiliates (“China Oceanwide”) to acquire Genworth Life Insurance Company (“GLIC”) and certain of its affiliates.  The Application was first filed […]




Final Case Against OMB Gang Member Ends With Guilty Plea; All 7 Pled Guilty

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, December 21, 2018

Also, former Wilmington official pleads guilty to theft; possible life in prison for man convicted of raping a child A guilty plea in Superior Court marks the end of the most recent case against Only My Brothers (OMB) gang members. Jabri Hunter, 20, of New Castle, pled guilty to Criminal Contempt for his having contact […]




Delaware Report Card to launch in January

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 21, 2018

The Delaware Department of Education will launch the first phase of its new Delaware Report Card, a more consumer-friendly site to provide important educational information to Delaware families, on Jan. 16.




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 10-16

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, December 21, 2018

DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Dec.10-16 made 2,118 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 38 citations. Officers responded to 46 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.