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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U.S. Aid Freeze Hampers Fight Against Human Trafficking in Cambodia

Funding Cuts Disrupt Anti-Trafficking Efforts The Trump administration’s freeze on foreign aid has severely impacted organizations combating human trafficking in Cambodia. Thousands of people, many trafficked under false pretenses, are forced to work in scam call centers across Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos. Critical Shelter May Close Due to Budget Cuts...

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Thomson Reuters Scores Early Legal Victory in AI Copyright Battle

Judge Rules Against AI Firm’s Use of Westlaw Data Thomson Reuters has secured a significant early victory in a closely watched legal battle over artificial intelligence and copyright law. A U.S. federal judge ruled that Ross Intelligence, a now-defunct legal research firm, improperly used Thomson Reuters' Westlaw content to train...

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Religious Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Immigration Arrests at Houses of Worship

Lawsuit Challenges Immigration Crackdown Twenty-seven religious groups, including the Episcopal Church, the Union for Reform Judaism, and the Mennonites, filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the Trump administration’s expanded immigration enforcement policy. The lawsuit argues that the policy, which allows immigration agents to arrest people at houses of worship without...

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Alabama Moves to Allow Death Penalty for Child Rape

House Approves Bill Targeting Child Rapists Alabama lawmakers advanced a bill Tuesday that would allow child rapists to be sentenced to death, despite current Supreme Court precedent banning capital punishment for such crimes. The Alabama House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the measure in an 86-5 vote, sending it to the...

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Louisiana to Resume Executions After 15-Year Pause

State Pushes for First Executions Since 2010 Louisiana plans to resume executions in the coming months after a 15-year pause, Attorney General Liz Murrill announced Tuesday. At least four inmates on death row are expected to be executed this year, with some dates requested as early as March. The move...

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Survivors of Child Abuse at Illinois Youth Detention Centers File More Lawsuits Seeking Justice and Reform

Hundreds of Survivors Speak Out Against Systemic Abuse Marcus Walker, now 37, still lives with the trauma of the sexual abuse he endured as a teenager at an Illinois youth detention center. After a staff member drugged and assaulted him two decades ago, he joined a gang for protection. It...

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