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A U.S. judge has blocked a Department of Labor rule that would have expanded the types of retirement advisers considered fiduciaries, finding the rule arbitrary and conflicting with a law governing retirement plans. The “Retirement Security Rule,” unveiled in April, faced challenges from insurance groups arguing it conflicted with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act…
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John Rogers, one of the longest-serving lawmakers in the Alabama House of Representatives, is now facing federal prison time after allegedly breaching his plea agreement. Court records reveal that Rogers, who had previously pleaded guilty to misusing Jefferson County tax dollars during his last term, violated the terms of his agreement. Rogers’ term ended following…
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A jury on Friday found that Abbott Laboratories’ specialized formula for premature infants caused an Illinois girl to develop a dangerous bowel disease, ordering the healthcare company to pay $495 million in damages. The verdict in St. Louis, Missouri state court marks the first trial against the company among hundreds of similar claims over the…
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Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, the alleged co-founder of the Sinaloa Cartel, pleaded not guilty to U.S. drug charges on Friday after authorities arrested him and a son of a Mexican drug lord in Texas. This significant achievement for U.S. law enforcement could lead to a major shift in Mexico’s criminal landscape. Court records show that…
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In a move to address the ongoing homelessness crisis, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Thursday, setting clear guidelines for the removal of homeless encampments by state agencies and departments. The order also encourages local governments to adopt similar policies. The executive order mandates state agencies under Newsom’s authority to address homeless…
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In the latest development in the Young Thug RICO case, the Atlanta rapper’s attorney has filed a motion requesting his release on bond. With a new judge, Paige Reese Whitaker, presiding over the case, attorney Brian Steel is hopeful for a different outcome after previous denials by Judge Ural Glanville. According to Billboard, the motion…
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President Joe Biden signed the Federal Prison Oversight Act into law on Thursday. The legislation introduces a rigorous inspection process and establishes an ombudsman within the Department of Justice to enhance transparency and accountability in federal prisons. The act mandates both announced and unannounced inspections of federal prison facilities, assigning each facility a risk score.…
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District Judge Reed O’Connor should reject the “sweetheart” plea deal the Justice Department struck with Boeing, relatives of 15 of the 346 people killed in two fatal 737 MAX crashes said on Thursday. On Wednesday, Boeing finalized an agreement to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge and pay at least $243.6 million after…
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On Wednesday, Puerto Rico’s governor signed a landmark law prohibiting discrimination against individuals wearing Afros, curls, locs, twists, braids, and other natural hairstyles. This legislation, celebrated across the racially diverse U.S. territory, provides explicit protections in employment, housing, education, and public services. “This is a victory for generations to come,” said Welmo Romero Joseph, a…
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