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Hong Kong Legislature Fast Tracks Controversial National Security Law, Sparking Concerns over Civil Liberties

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HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s legislators convened in a special session on Tuesday to resume the debate over a proposed national security law. The legislation aims to grant the government greater power to suppress dissent in the southern Chinese city. This law is seen as the latest move in a broader political crackdown following the pro-democracy protests in 2019 and builds upon a similar law imposed by Beijing four years ago that has significantly silenced opposition voices in Hong Kong. The special session, held a day before the regular legislative sessions, indicates the government’s … Read more

Jury Awards Fast Food Operator Over $30 Million in Lawsuit Against Major Popeyes Franchisee

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Dallas, Texas – A Dallas County jury has awarded over $30 million in damages to a fast food operator who claimed he was defrauded by a major Popeyes franchisee. Scott Stockton, a 73-year-old seasoned operator, worked for a subsidiary of Dallas-based Sun Holdings Inc. and owner Guillermo Perales. Stockton managed up to 150 Popeyes restaurants over a 17-year career with the company. The lawsuit, filed in 2019, alleged that Perales asked Stockton to defer his 5% annual profit share in exchange for an interest in the larger company. However, when Stockton retired in 2018, Perales … Read more