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Supreme Court Rules EPA Cannot Set Emissions Caps, Limits Federal Agency Authority

Conservative think tanks and politicians have long maligned the scope of federal agency authority. Bemoaning the “administrative state,” they believe that more decisions should be left up to Congress and fewer to regulatory agencies. Advocates for administrative authority counter that Congress is ill-equipped to handle regulation and enforcement, necessitating agencies... Read More about Supreme Court Rules EPA Cannot Set Emissions Caps, Limits Federal Agency Authority

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Even for the Wealthiest Man in the World, Breaking up Is Hard to Do. Twitter Sues Elon Musk for Reneging on $44B Purchase Deal

Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO billionaire, is now facing a $44 billion lawsuit from Twitter. The new lawsuit is expected to be a lengthy fight since Twitter is seeking a $1 billion breakup fee that was agreed upon in the original agreement between the two parties. The lawsuit, filed in... Read More about Even for the Wealthiest Man in the World, Breaking up Is Hard to Do. Twitter Sues Elon Musk for Reneging on $44B Purchase Deal

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Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Decriminalizing Loitering for Prostitution Due to Discriminatory Enforcement

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the “Safer Streets for All Act,” a controversial bill that supporters say will “protect the most marginalized in our community,” on July 1. The bill, sponsored by State Senator Scott Weiner, repeals a 1995 section of the California Penal Code that criminalized loitering with the... Read More about Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Decriminalizing Loitering for Prostitution Due to Discriminatory Enforcement

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Two Class Action Lawsuits Target Amazon for Dropping Whole Foods Free Delivery

Numerous Whole Foods customers have launched two class-action suits targeting Amazon after the giant retailer and delivery service removed free shipping for Prime customers. The pair of lawsuits are claiming it’s illegal for Amazon to offer a service for free and then suddenly stop that service and start charging customers. ... Read More about Two Class Action Lawsuits Target Amazon for Dropping Whole Foods Free Delivery

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The Force is NOT with Him: Man Poses as Disney Cast Member, Takes $10,000 Star Wars Droid, After Applying for Security job

A 44-year-old Florida man, attempting to get a job at Disney on their security team, has a few unsettling things to add to his resume after his last trip to Disneyland. David Emerson Proudfoot of Kissimmee, Florida, was caught Micky-Mouse white-handed after he posed as a Disney World Cast Member... Read More about The Force is NOT with Him: Man Poses as Disney Cast Member, Takes $10,000 Star Wars Droid, After Applying for Security job

Protesters holding signs against gerrymandering outside the U.S. Supreme Court.

Supreme Court to Hear Case That Could Stop State Courts From Protecting Voting Rights

The struggle to preserve fair elections is now facing another challenge. When the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) begins its October 2022-2023 term, it will hear a case that asks whether state legislatures, not state courts, have the sole constitutional authority to regulate federal elections. This means that it will... Read More about Supreme Court to Hear Case That Could Stop State Courts From Protecting Voting Rights

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Parents of Highland Park Shooter Scrutinized After Father Helped His Son Obtain Rifle Used in Shooting

As details continue to emerge about the 21-year-old Highland Park, Illinois, shooter, a sort of blame game has unfolded as officials try to piece together what motivated the shooter to embark on his killing rampage. New details have emerged regarding the shooter's access to firearms, including the one used to... Read More about Parents of Highland Park Shooter Scrutinized After Father Helped His Son Obtain Rifle Used in Shooting

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1-800 Contacts Loses Trademark Infringement Claim Against Warby Parker

Warby Parker successfully dodged a trademark infringement lawsuit brought by 1-800 Contacts claiming that Warby Parker was buying keywords to push their paid advertisements higher up on search engine result pages, diverting potential customers away from the 1-800 Contacts website. U.S. District Judge Kevin Castel ruled that the ads were... Read More about 1-800 Contacts Loses Trademark Infringement Claim Against Warby Parker

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