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Justice Department Takes on Apple’s Alleged Smartphone Monopoly, Pushes for Fair Competition

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit against Apple is shaping up to be a major battle reminiscent of the government’s 1990s case against Microsoft. However, the complaint filed by the Justice Department last week appears to lack the impact and force of that earlier blockbuster case. Last week, the Justice Department and attorneys general from 16 states accused Apple of illegally monopolizing the smartphone market and using its power to lock consumers into its products for higher profits. But the key question isn’t just about Apple’s financial success, it’s about whether the company … Read more

Landmark Fair Lending Rules Temporarily Halted by Texas Federal Judge

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Dallas, Texas – A federal judge in Texas has halted the implementation of updated rules aimed at promoting fair lending practices. The revised regulations, which were set to take effect, were blocked by the judge on Monday. The fair lending rules were designed to provide stronger protection against discrimination in lending practices, particularly targeting minority borrowers. The regulations were due to be implemented by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and would have required lenders to collect and report more detailed data on loan applications. The decision by the judge comes after a lawsuit was … Read more

Upstate Lawsuit Exposes Real Estate Commission Inflation and Pushes for Seller’s Fair Share

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Greenville, South Carolina – A lawsuit challenging real estate commission rules was presented in federal court in Charleston on Thursday. The lawsuit claims that one of the major real estate firms inflated commissions, and argues that home sellers should not be required to pay the full commission. The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation will determine whether the case will be tried in South Carolina or joined with other buyer/broker cases nationwide to be heard by one federal judge. It should be noted that this case is separate from the recent settlement reached by the … Read more

D.C. Superior Court Hosts 25th Annual Youth Law Fair, Providing High School Students a Positive Insight into the Justice System

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WASHINGTON (AP) — High school students in Washington, D.C. had the unique opportunity to gain a positive perspective of the court system during the 25th annual Youth Law Fair at the D.C. Superior Court on Saturday. The event allowed students to engage in mock trials as jurors, witnesses, attorneys, defendants, and even judges, providing them with firsthand experience of what happens inside a courtroom. More than 150 students attended the fair, which aimed to familiarize them with the judicial system. The theme of this year’s Youth Law Fair was “The Ride You Can’t Afford to … Read more