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Texas Judge Tightens Grip on Beto O’Rourke, Halting Fundraising Efforts Amid Redistricting Battle

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A Texas judge has broadened a restraining order against former congressman Beto O’Rourke and his political organization, Powered by People, over its fundraising activities aimed at supporting Democratic state lawmakers who left Texas. This maneuver was intended to hinder a legislative session focused on congressional redistricting. Tarrant County Judge Megan Fahey, affiliated with the conservative Federalist Society and a former president of the Fort Worth Republican Women’s Club, issued a detailed order on Saturday. The ruling stipulates that O’Rourke and his organization are prohibited from transferring money out of Texas. Fahey determined that such fundraising … Read more

Trump Era Appointee Unexpectedly Strengthens DOJ’s Grip on Antitrust Measures in Real Estate Sector

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WASHINGTON — The recent appointment of antitrust specialist to the Department of Justice’s antitrust division suggests a continuance of stringent regulatory oversight in the real estate sector, countering industry expectations of relaxed enforcement under the new administration. With a deep background in law and experience as a tenured professor at the University of Notre Dame Law School, the incoming official’s track record points to a likely pursuit of vigorous antitrust measures. Previously, the profiled individual had assisted as a legal consultant on numerous antitrust cases, adding significant credentials through his role as an expert witness … Read more