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Trial Date Set Involving Universal ‘Chocolate Factory’ Lawsuit

Brianna Smith - December 29, 2017

A trial date has been set regarding a lawsuit surrounding Universal Orlando and its Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen. What is the lawsuit about, though? Well, it turns out that Adam Limle, a resident of Ohio, sued Universal Orlando because he claims the “company’s restaurant and dessert attraction was his idea.” On the other side of the aisle, however, Universal is accusing “Limle of trying to claim general ideas and a mixture of known ingredients as trade secrets.”

District Judge Blocks Refugee Order from Trump Travel Ban

Ryan J. Farrick - December 29, 2017

On Saturday afternoon, a U.S. district judge issued a preliminary injunction which would place limits on the Trump administration’s ability to enforce part of its latest travel ban. U.S. District Judge James Robart moved to block a portion of the order, which limits immigration from 11 countries – most of which are Muslim-majority. While allowing

McConnell Says Immigration Bill Could Come As Early as January

Ryan J. Farrick - December 29, 2017

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said last week that he’d bring an immigration bill to the floor if lawmakers and the Oval Office can find common ground. The Kentucky politician claims a bipartisan group of legislators has been engaged with the White House over the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

Appeals Court Places Stalled Injunction on Trump’s Latest Travel Ban

Ryan J. Farrick - December 29, 2017

Last week, a federal appeals court dealt yet another blow to President Donald Trump’s most recent rendition of a travel ban. The unanimous decision, rendered by a three-member panel, won’t take immediate effect. A December verdict passed down by the Supreme Court is putting a hold on the power of subordinate bodies, preventing lower courts

California Says Drugmakers Can Be Held Liable for Mislabeling Generics

Sara E. Teller - December 29, 2017

California Says Drugmakers Can Be Held Liable for Mislabeling Generics

Michigan Teachers Will Finally Get Their Money Back

Sara E. Teller - December 29, 2017

Michigan Teachers Will Finally Get Their Money Back

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Republican Racketeers: Violent Roots of Republican Policies

Lou Lombardo - December 28, 2017

On the Friday night before Christmas 2017, The Rachel Maddow Show reported on Trump ties to the mafia, and the history of Republican efforts to undermine health and safety agencies and repeal regulations developed to protect the American people. For me, it was déjà vu!

Seen from the air, the word HELP is painted on a ruined roof in Puerto Rico.

FEMA Unlikely to Help You, So Now What?

Dawn Allen - December 28, 2017

With natural disasters becoming more common, severe, and expensive, FEMA says that Americans need to take more responsibility for their own preparedness.

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Lawsuit Claims City of Detroit Collected Millions in Parking Fines, Illegally

Brianna Smith - December 28, 2017

Did Detroit illegally collect millions of dollars in parking ticket fines? That’s what one federal lawsuit is alleging. Filed last week, the lawsuit is accusing the city of Detroit of illegally issuing parking ticket fines to collect millions of dollars, and has been doing so since 2014.

Asbestos Concerns Prompt Recall of Popular Claire’s Makeup

Brianna Smith - December 28, 2017

Do you have a child who enjoys a stroll through Claire’s every now and then? If so, then this recall notice is for you. Last week, Claire’s Accessories, a retail store “known for selling accessories and cosmetics targeted to young girls and teenagers, recalled some of its makeup over asbestos concerns.”

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