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Wendy Williams Requests New Medical Evaluation, Saying She Is “not Cognitively Impaired” and Feels She Is in ‘Prison’

Radio and television host Wendy Williams has been under court-ordered guardianship for three years, since 2022. The shocking transition of the beloved and wealthy media personality from queen of television to hidden-from-sight celebrity is now being questioned by the public, the star, and her family. Ms. Williams was placed under... Read More about Wendy Williams Requests New Medical Evaluation, Saying She Is “not Cognitively Impaired” and Feels She Is in ‘Prison’

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Quaker Groups Sue Government Agency for Policy to Raid Houses of Worship as a First Amendment Constitutional Violation

Quaker groups from New England and mid-Atlantic states filed a lawsuit on January 27 against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for violating the First Amendment, among other major legal issues. The lawsuit claims that allowing armed government agents in or near the Quaker meeting houses is “disruptive” to their... Read More about Quaker Groups Sue Government Agency for Policy to Raid Houses of Worship as a First Amendment Constitutional Violation

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Second Judge Indefinitely Blocks Trump’s Executive Order to End Birthright Citizenship as Unconstitutional

In a rapid response to the recent judicial pause of President Donald Trump’s executive order to end Birthright Citizenship, a second judge has now blocked the policy from implementation. The U.S. Constitution, in the 14th Amendment, guarantees citizenship to "all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject... Read More about Second Judge Indefinitely Blocks Trump’s Executive Order to End Birthright Citizenship as Unconstitutional

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New York Doctor Indicted in Louisiana for Supplying Abortion Pills to La. Teen While NY Gov. Hochul Signs a New Bill to Hide Identities of Doctors Prescribing Such Meds

For the second time in as many months, a New York physician was hit with legal action by a state with strict anti-abortion laws for prescribing abortion medicine to residents living in their state. Louisiana charged a New York physician with prescribing the abortion drugs to a resident of their... Read More about New York Doctor Indicted in Louisiana for Supplying Abortion Pills to La. Teen While NY Gov. Hochul Signs a New Bill to Hide Identities of Doctors Prescribing Such Meds

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Ex-interpreter of MLB Star Shohei Ohtani Faces Sentencing After Attempting to Defraud Him of $16 Million

Federal prosecutors recently asked a judge to sentence the ex-interpreter of a Major League Baseball player to 57 months in prison for his numerous attempts to defraud his employer of millions of dollars. Ippei Mizuhara, the ex-interpreter for LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, impersonated the baseball player while trying to... Read More about Ex-interpreter of MLB Star Shohei Ohtani Faces Sentencing After Attempting to Defraud Him of $16 Million

Amazon Sued in Proposed Class Action Lawsuit for Secretly Tracking Users

If you’ve ever felt like your cellphone was listening to you or tracking you after you’ve mentioned or looked up a specific product, you’re not alone. A new lawsuit filed last week in California by San Mateo resident Felix Kolotinsky in a San Francisco district court accuses retail giant Amazon... Read More about Amazon Sued in Proposed Class Action Lawsuit for Secretly Tracking Users

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost speaking at a press conference regarding lawsuits against two car dealerships for consumer protection law violations.

Ohio Files Lawsuit against Two Car Dealerships for Alleged Violations of Consumer Protection Laws

Two central Ohio car dealerships are facing separate civil lawsuits filed by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. The lawsuits were filed against Delaware County dealership Starfleet Cars and Franklin County dealership Way 2 Go Auto Sales. The civil lawsuits were filed in each dealership’s respective county. Yost accuses the dealerships... Read More about Ohio Files Lawsuit against Two Car Dealerships for Alleged Violations of Consumer Protection Laws

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Southern California Homeowner Sues Liberty Mutual for Denial of Insurance Policy Renewal Based on Allegedly False Reasons

When Southern California homeowner Maria Badin tried to renew her longtime homeowner policy with Liberty Mutual, she was shocked to be denied. Ms. Badin had been a Liberty Mutual homeowner client for 32 years, from the day she purchased her home in Poway, California, in 1993. Liberty Mutual is a... Read More about Southern California Homeowner Sues Liberty Mutual for Denial of Insurance Policy Renewal Based on Allegedly False Reasons

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Transgender Advocate Groups File Lawsuit Against Trump's Military Ban

The flurry of executive orders emanating from President Trump that began in his first hours in office has already met significant pushback, including legal challenges. After Trump signed an order targeting transgender troops in the military, a pair of advocacy groups filed suit alleging the president’s order is unconstitutional. The... Read More about Transgender Advocate Groups File Lawsuit Against Trump's Military Ban

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Trump Administration Revokes TPS Extension for Venezuelans, Sparking Legal and Humanitarian Concerns

The Trump administration has revoked an 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans, removing work authorization for hundreds of thousands of immigrants and making them eligible for deportation. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced the decision Wednesday, reversing protections granted under the Biden administration. Speaking on Fox... Read More about Trump Administration Revokes TPS Extension for Venezuelans, Sparking Legal and Humanitarian Concerns

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Purdue and Sackler Family Agree to $7.4 Billion Multi-State Settlement for Their Pivotal Tole in the Opioid Epidemic

The opioid epidemic is so prevalent across the U.S. that both Republicans and Democrats from states with different political leanings put aside their differences and worked together to reach a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma, Inc. and members of the Sackler family who control the company. In particular, the... Read More about Purdue and Sackler Family Agree to $7.4 Billion Multi-State Settlement for Their Pivotal Tole in the Opioid Epidemic

Meta Settles Trump Lawsuit Over Account Suspension for $25 Million

Meta has agreed to pay $25 million to settle a lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump after his accounts were suspended following the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, according to sources familiar with the matter. Under the terms of the agreement, $22 million will be directed to a nonprofit organization... Read More about Meta Settles Trump Lawsuit Over Account Suspension for $25 Million

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Immigration Raids Begin in Chicago, Sparking Tensions and Fear in Local Communities

Federal immigration enforcement operations launched Sunday in Chicago under the oversight of top Trump administration officials, marking the first major sweep of President Donald Trump’s second term. The coordinated raids, led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) with support from multiple federal agencies, have reportedly targeted individuals with active... Read More about Immigration Raids Begin in Chicago, Sparking Tensions and Fear in Local Communities

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Tony Bennett's Son Opposes Lawsuit Alleging Fiscal Malpractice of Family Trust

Iconic singer Tony Bennett’s son Danny Bennett recently filed legal documents in opposition to the suit brought against him by his two sisters Antonia and Johanna Bennett. In his opposition documents, filed in New York Supreme Court, Bennett requested to have the case moved to a different court or dismissed.... Read More about Tony Bennett's Son Opposes Lawsuit Alleging Fiscal Malpractice of Family Trust

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Broward Schools Superintendent Issues Guidance Amid Shifting Immigration Policies

Broward County Schools Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn has issued a memo to public school principals outlining procedures for handling potential immigration-related issues on campus. The guidance comes as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis convenes a special legislative session on immigration in Tallahassee and amid recent federal policy changes. The memo, sent... Read More about Broward Schools Superintendent Issues Guidance Amid Shifting Immigration Policies