Texas Man Sentenced in Border Industry Price Fixing Case
Federal sentence imposed for price fixing and extortion conspiracy case.
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California Seizes Thousands of Kratom Products Statewide
California removes kratom products amid rising safety and addiction concerns.
Federal Court Orders Access to Michigan Pet Store
Court order allows inspectors to assess animals at Michigan pet store.
Short Brain Training Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
Short cognitive training shows lasting reduction in dementia risk decades later.
Texas Requires Written Insurance Denial Reasons
New Texas law mandates written reasons for insurance decisions.
Family of Henrietta Lacks Settles Second “Immortal Cell” Lawsuit
Lacks’ cervical cells were taken without her consent, but they enabled significant advances in medical science. The cells, sometimes termed “HeLa” cells, were the first “immortal” human cells to be grown in a laboratory. Unlike regular cells, they can divide and multiply indefinitely, providing a consistent research base for scientists.
Transgender Kansas Men Challenge New Law on Restrooms, IDs
“That is one of the reasons I am proceeding under a pseudonym in this case,” Daniel said. “I do not want to publicly reveal that I am transgender. I want to protect my privacy, and to protect myself from harassment, violence, and discrimination, as well as retaliation for trying to protect my rights. I am also worried about backlash against my fiance, family, and employer if people learn I am transgender.”
Trump Admin. Sues New Jersey, Demands Private Voter Information
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against New Jersey after state officials refused to provide private voter information, including addresses, driver’s license numbers, birth dates, and Social Security numbers. According to The New Jersey Monitor, the lawsuit represents the latest escalation in the administration’s continued efforts to obtain state-level voter information. The federal government
State Farm Announces $5 Billion Dividend
Auto insurer returns billions as premiums remain elevated.
EEOC Suit Challenges Shipyard Firing Over Addiction Meds
Federal lawsuit questions job termination tied to addiction recovery medication use.