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Leno’s Law: New Bill Proposes Smog Check Exemptions for California’s Classic Cars

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Owners of vintage vehicles in California could soon see relief from stringent smog-check regulations that make owning newer classic cars more challenging. Senate Bill 712, currently under consideration, aims to amend the state’s existing vehicle emissions laws to exempt classic cars that are 35 years old or older. The legislation, spearheaded by State Sen. Shannon Grove of Bakersfield, seeks to reinstate a rolling exemption, which has not been updated since 2005. As it stands now, only vehicles from the 1975 model year or earlier are exempt from smog checks. The proposed change … Read more

California Man Awarded $50 Million After Suffering Severe Burns from Hot Starbucks Tea

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In Roseville, California, a man recently secured $50 million in damages after a lawsuit against Starbucks, where he suffered severe burns caused by hot tea spilling over him. Tommy Piluyev was at a drive-thru in October 2018 when the incident unfolded, which led to hospitalization and enduring physical distress due to second and third-degree burns on his hand and abdomen. The legal team for Piluyev argued that the lid of his tea cup was improperly secured by the barista, leading to 27-year-old Piluyev sustaining injuries that had long-lasting consequences. Following the incident, he spent 11 … Read more

Diligent Dad Agrees to Child Support Increase, Ex’s Legal Maneuver Costs More than It Gains

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In a recent case highlighting the complexities of child support, a father who diligently maintained his child support payments faced unexpected legal challenges after a pay raise. While the father willingly informed his ex-wife of his increased earnings, the subsequent legal maneuvers initiated by her represented an attempt to secure every possible penny, which resulted in an ironic twist. The father, who consistently met his financial obligations to his child, was put in a difficult position when his ex-wife’s suspicion led her to engage a lawyer. Despite the father’s history of reliable support, his ex-wife … Read more

Trump Uses Wartime Powers to Combat Venezuelan Gangs and Accelerate Deportations

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Washington, D.C. – In a bold application of wartime powers, the U.S. government has announced the invocation of the Defense Production Act to dismantle Venezuelan criminal organizations and expedite the deportation of its members. This sweeping move aims to cripple the influence of gangs involved in drug trafficking and violent crimes, which have been a source of concern for both U.S. homeland security and international relations. The Defense Production Act, historically utilized during the Korean War and more recently in the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the production of essential supplies, is here directed at a … Read more