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New Mexico’s Battle Against Gun Violence Demands Stronger Measures, Giffords Law Center Reports

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ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – Gun violence remains a pressing issue in New Mexico and continues to demand attention. Despite the implementation of a controversial public health order in September of last year, which made progress in the fight against gun violence, the state has received a mere C+ grade on the Giffords Law Center’s Gun Law Scorecard. According to the Giffords Law Center, New Mexico has implemented certain measures to prevent gun crimes. These include universal background checks, extreme risk protection orders, domestic violence gun laws, and the passage of a new child access prevention … Read more

Injustice Underway: Texas Family’s Battle Against Land Flooding Heads to U.S. Supreme Court, Could Impact Constitutional Rights

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WINNIE, Texas — A long-standing battle over property rights in Southeast Texas has reached the U.S. Supreme Court. On January 16, 2024, Richie Devillier and his legal team will make their way to Washington to present their case. Devillier, a resident of Winnie, asserts that the rebuilding of I-10 has caused significant issues on his family’s land, which has been in their possession for four generations. According to Devillier, his family never had any problems with flooding until the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) began the reconstruction of I-10. He claims that 900 acres of … Read more

Hershey’s Tangled in Legal Battle Following Alleged Deceptive Halloween Candy Packaging Worth $5 Million

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Hershey, Pennsylvania – A $5 million lawsuit has been filed against Hershey, the famous chocolate company, over allegations of “misleading” packaging of its Reese’s Halloween candy. The lawsuit claims that the packaging of the candy is misleading to consumers, as it gives the impression that there is more chocolate and peanut butter inside than there actually is. The lawsuit, filed by a consumer in Pennsylvania, accuses Hershey of violating state laws on deceptive trade practices and false advertising. The plaintiff argues that the packaging of Reese’s Halloween candy is specifically designed to give the impression … Read more