Skilled Immigrants Face Roadblocks Under Trump Administration
Under the Trump administration, H-1B visas have been issued at decreasing rates ever since the president took office.
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Too Much Stuff
After nearly a century of industrial consumerist culture, we have too much stuff. As we start to unpack and purge, let’s find a different way to live.
Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Hotel and Parent Company is Settled
A settlement has been reached in a negligence lawsuit against hotel chain Embassy Suites and its parent company Hilton Worldwide after a guest was sexually assaulted.
Maryland Considering Bill to Treat Opioid Addiction with Medical Marijuana
Maryland lawmakers are considering a bill that would list medical marijuana as an effective treatment option for opioid use disorder.
Boston Market Recalls Frozen Meals Due to Potential Plastic, Glass Contamination
Last week, more than 173,000 pounds of frozen Boston Market rib patties were recalled over concerns they may be contaminated with glass and plastic pieces.
Children’s Advocacy Groups Ask FTC to Investigate Facebook
Facing down a multi-billion fine from the F.T.C., Facebook is now being hounded by children’s advocates, who say the social media behemoth tricked kids into spending big money on games like Angry Birds and PetVille.
Pell City EMT Files Lawsuit Against Rural/Metro Corporation Over Allegations of Pregnancy Discrimination
After being denied reasonable accommodations from her employer when she learned she was pregnant, a Pell City woman filed a lawsuit claiming her rights under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act were being violated.
Lawsuit Targets Ikea Over Allegations of Age Discrimination
Ikea was recently named in yet another age discrimination lawsuit for the fifth time in a little over a year.
Jury Sides with Starr County Man Over Lawsuit Involving Halftime Contest During Vipers Game
Jose Solis of Starr County sued the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in 2013 after the NBA team failed to give him an award he won during a halftime contest. Earlier this week, a jury sided with him and awarded him $250,000.
Nature’s Path Foods Recalls Gluten-Free Cereal Over Concerns of Potential Gluten Contamination
Nature’s Path Foods is recalling more than 450,000 boxes of gluten-free cereal after it was discovered the products may be contaminated with gluten.