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McDonald's Franchises Hit With Over $200,000 in Fines for Violating Child Labor Laws

Three McDonald's franchisees will owe over $200,000 in fines after violating federal child labor laws. The three franchisees accused of violating these laws include Bauer Food, Archways Richwood, and Bell Restaurant Group. Collectively, the three groups operate 62 locations across Kentucky, Indiana, Maryland, and Ohio. Investigators with the Department of... Read More about McDonald's Franchises Hit With Over $200,000 in Fines for Violating Child Labor Laws

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Arkansas Woman Arrested After Selling Stolen Human Body Parts to Pennsylvania Man

A bizarre investigation is underway after a postal service employee intercepted a shipment containing human remains that were bound for a 40-year-old man living in Pennsylvania. The shipment has since sparked a federal investigation that led officials to an Arkansas woman accused of selling the body parts. The man has... Read More about Arkansas Woman Arrested After Selling Stolen Human Body Parts to Pennsylvania Man

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RFK Jr. Can’t Force Senator Warren to Remove His COVID Misinformation From Her Website

As COVID-19 conducted its killing rampage across the globe, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became an anti-vaxxer who co-authored a book titled The Truth About COVID-19: Exposing the Great Reset, Lockdowns, Vaccine Passports, and the New Normal. The New York Times called Kennedy the “face of the vaccine resistance movement.” Instead... Read More about RFK Jr. Can’t Force Senator Warren to Remove His COVID Misinformation From Her Website

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Navarro College, Head Coach, and Others Face Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Assault Cover Up

A newly filed lawsuit is accusing Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas, of covering up allegations of sexual assault involving one of its former cheerleading team members. The suit accuses the school of taking steps to prevent the cheerleader from reporting an alleged sexual assault. The lawsuit was filed in a... Read More about Navarro College, Head Coach, and Others Face Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Assault Cover Up

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Harvard Professors Launch Council on Academic Freedom as Numerous Conservative States Pass Censorship Laws in Schools

Numerous US states such as Florida and Texas are banning books in schools and libraries, with some making even the mention of “gay” or “trans” illegal in classroom instruction. In the 2021-22 school year, over 2,500 book bans were activated, impacting students in approximately 140 school districts in 32 states,... Read More about Harvard Professors Launch Council on Academic Freedom as Numerous Conservative States Pass Censorship Laws in Schools

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Fiduciary Duty Breached by Nephew Who Withdrew Funds That Belonged to Family Trust

Five months before he died, Albert R. Pool’s (Albert) capacity to handle his financial affairs diminished. His nephew Christopher, an attorney, had earlier stepped in to help manage the family’s financial affairs. After Albert’s death, his daughter Kathy began investigating Christopher’s actions. Kathy and her two sisters did not like... Read More about Fiduciary Duty Breached by Nephew Who Withdrew Funds That Belonged to Family Trust

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Writers Guild Is on Strike, With Major Financial Losses Looming as Low-Paid Writers Demand a Decent Living and AI Protections

Have you ever imagined a life writing for television shows such as Elementary, Law and Order, or Saturday Night Live? Though you may believe the talented writers who bring these shows to life for many millions of hooked viewers enjoy a Hollywood lifestyle, you’d be very wrong. Instead, most writers... Read More about Writers Guild Is on Strike, With Major Financial Losses Looming as Low-Paid Writers Demand a Decent Living and AI Protections

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Mickey goes to law school: Disney sues DeSantis & state officials over their 50-year+ special tax deal reductions

Following the multi-layered tax lawsuits against Disney by the state of Florida, a new lawsuit was filed by the largest tourist attraction in the world. Disney accuses DeSantis of “a targeted campaign of government retaliation” and is headed to court. The tax deal in dispute, the "Theme Park Property Tax... Read More about Mickey goes to law school: Disney sues DeSantis & state officials over their 50-year+ special tax deal reductions

Ed Sheeran arrives at court for his copyright infringement trial regarding allegations that his song "Thinking Out Loud" plagiarized Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On."

Let’s Get it On for $100 Million: Ed Sheeran copyright infringement case heads to trial over allegations his hit song plagiarized Marvin Gaye’s hit

Hit singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran, 32, is famous for his red hair, powerful romantic voice, and best-selling songs across the globe. Now, he is going viral because of a 2016 lawsuit alleging the celebrity singer broke copyright laws over his song “Thinking Out Loud.” Now, a judge has denied Sheeran’s motion... Read More about Let’s Get it On for $100 Million: Ed Sheeran copyright infringement case heads to trial over allegations his hit song plagiarized Marvin Gaye’s hit

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