The Impact of Project 2025 on Civil Rights Protections

These days, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is under perhaps the most vigorous attack since it was signed into law by President Johnson over six decades ago. The authors of the controversial Project 2025 have laid out a sweeping plan to wage war on civil rights protections and diversity efforts. Not only would laws and regulations be slashed, but the government may lose the ability to enforce those statutes...

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Wildfire Lawsuits and Insurance Claims Expected to Grow

The expectation for the growth of wildfire lawsuits in the United States can be attributed to a multitude of factors, both environmental and sociopolitical. Here's an in-depth explanation: Climate Change and Increased Wildfire Activity One of the most significant factors is the impact of climate change. Warming temperatures, extended drought periods, and earlier snowmelt are creating conditions conducive to wildfires. As wildfires become more frequent and intense, they lead to...

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The Benefits of an S-Corp for Small Businesses

If you are opening a new business in California or looking to expand an already existing business, do you know what benefits an S-corp can offer your small business? What is an S-Corp?  A Subchapter corporation or Small Business Corporation often referred to as an S-corp, is an IRS tax classification. The “S” in the ‘S-Corp’ refers to Subchapter S in Chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue’s Service’s tax code....

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Two Men Convicted of Murder in Albuquerque Stadium Shooting That Killed 11-Year-Old Boy

Two men were found guilty of first-degree murder and other charges on Friday in connection with a tragic shooting outside an Albuquerque baseball stadium in 2023 that claimed the life of an 11-year-old boy and left his cousin paralyzed. The high-profile case led to a controversial gun ban issued by...

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U.S. Catholic Bishops Sue Trump Administration Over Refugee Resettlement Funding Cut

Lawsuit Challenges Sudden Suspension of Funds The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Tuesday, challenging the abrupt halt in federal funding for refugee resettlement programs. The bishops argue that the funding suspension is unlawful and severely impacts newly arrived refugees, as well...

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Federal Appeals Court Allows Lawsuit Against Workplace Abortion Accommodations to Proceed

Challenge to Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Revived by Eighth Circuit Court A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a lawsuit filed by 17 states challenging federal workplace accommodations for abortion may proceed, reversing a lower court’s decision that dismissed the case due to lack of standing. The Eighth Circuit Court’s...

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Judge Rejects Plea Deal for Wisconsin Man Accused in 7-Year-Old’s Abuse Death

A Wisconsin judge has rejected a plea deal for Timothy Hauschultz, a Manitowoc man accused of ordering the brutal punishment that led to the death of his 7-year-old great-nephew, Ethan Hauschultz. The judge’s decision means the case will now proceed to trial. Judge Overrules Plea Agreement During a court hearing...

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Five Arrested for Absentee Ballot Tampering in Connecticut Mayoral Election

Prominent Democratic Operatives Face Charges in Bridgeport Voting Scandal Authorities in Connecticut have arrested five individuals, including high-profile Democratic political operatives, on charges of absentee ballot tampering in the 2023 mayoral election in Bridgeport. The case, which led to a court-ordered rerun of the election, has reignited concerns over election...

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Engineering Company Settles Flint Water Lawsuits for $53M but Denies Any Blame

Veolia North America Reaches Final Settlement Over Flint Water Crisis Veolia North America, an engineering firm accused of playing a role in the Flint water crisis, has agreed to pay $53 million to settle all remaining lawsuits. The settlement, announced Friday, comes nearly a decade after lead-contaminated water began flowing...

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