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Walmart and Branch Messenger Face Lawsuit Over Alleged Forced Use of Costly Deposit Accounts for Gig Workers

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Washington, D.C. — In a significant legal action, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has lodged a lawsuit against Walmart and the fintech enterprise Branch Messenger. The CFPB alleges that these companies coerced over one million gig workers into using high-cost deposit accounts for receiving their wages, involving drivers on the Walmart Spark delivery platform. According to the CFPB, many of these accounts were reportedly created without the drivers’ consent. Furthermore, it is claimed that these workers were warned they might face termination if they chose not to accept these specified accounts for their pay … Read more

Congress Approves Expansion of Judiciary Branch, President Biden Considers Veto

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WASHINGTON — The recent passage through Congress of a significant bill aimed at increasing the number of federal judges underscores a potential pivotal moment for the U.S. judiciary, even as it faces the possibility of a veto by President Joe Biden. The legislative measure seeks to address the growing backlog of cases in federal courts by adding new judgeships, which would be the first expansion of this nature in several decades. This legislative decision comes at a time when federal courts have been experiencing unprecedented case delays, a situation exacerbated by a combination of an … Read more

Mumbai Lawyer Swindled Out of ₹5 Lakh by Fraudsters Impersonating Crime Branch Officers

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Mumbai, India – A Mumbai attorney was recently defrauded of 500,000 Indian Rupees (approximately $6,000) by individuals impersonating officers from the local crime branch, highlighting a rising concern over sophisticated phone scams in the region. The incident reportedly unfolded when the lawyer received a call from someone claiming to be an official who accused him of being involved in serious criminal activities. According to local authorities, the caller was persuasive and authoritative, informing the lawyer that his name was linked to illegal transactions and that an urgent investigation was underway. To resolve the alleged issues … Read more

Door County Branch 1 Circuit Court Judge Candidates Face Off in LWVDC Forum

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STURGEON BAY, Wisconsin – Door County residents will have the opportunity to vote for a new Door County Branch 1 Circuit Court Judge in April. The retirement of incumbent D. Todd Ehlers has paved the way for Jennifer Moeller and Brett Reetz to run for the seat. The League of Women Voters of Door County (LWVDC) has organized a candidate forum on February 15 to provide voters with the chance to hear from both candidates and make an informed decision. The LWVDC’s candidate forum aims to give equal opportunity to Moeller and Reetz. The event … Read more