New Jersey Orders Uber to Pay $649 Million in Back Taxes and Fines
At issue, yet again, is Uber’s insistence that its drivers are independent contractors.
News & Politics
Acid is Thrown on Hispanic Man, Hate Crime Charges Pursued
Hispanic man has acide thrown on his face in alleged hate crime.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments Between Comcast, Byron Allen
Allen says that Comcast considered his race when rejecting a contract they’d initially seemed eager to approve.
Congress Tries to Stop Amtrak from Implementing Arbitration Clause
The clause would prevent passengers or their estates from suing in the case of a crash.
No Police, No Peace? Maybe Not
Some cash-strapped municipalities can’t afford law enforcement. But is having no police such a bad thing? Not when they’re corrupt “bad apples.”
Juul Pulls Mint-Flavored Nicotine Pods from U.S. Market
Juul’s new chief executive says the company wants to build trust with regulators and the public at large.
Golf and Trump – The Implications for Global Trade
Simply put, just like your round on the golf course with Trump, there’s only one winner. And it won’t be you.
Tucson Voters Shoot Down Sanctuary City Proposal
Tucson’s recently-elected mayor–the first Latina to hold the office, ever–said she couldn’t support the sanctuary city proposal, even if she sympathized with its intent.
Former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and Aides Shielded Managers from Civil Rights Probe
Arpaio’s since criticized the report’s release, suggesting it’s a deliberate attempt to interfere with his latest run for sheriff.
Drunk Driver Sentenced in Case Involving Death of Morro Bay Pastor
The drunk driver who hit and killed a Morro Bay pastor was recently sentenced to six years and four months in state prison.