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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Hefty Compensation for Family Impacted by Mountain Valley Pipeline

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RICHMONR, Va. — A federal appeals court recently overturned a decision by a lower court, reinstating a significant monetary award to Virginia landowners impacted by the construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline. The Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals supported the Terry family of Roanoke County, who contended that the compensation offered for their land seized for the pipeline was insufficient. The construction of the 303-mile natural gas pipeline, which has stirred controversy for its environmental and property rights implications, led to the condemnation of an eight-acre easement on the Terry family’s property. Initially, a … Read more

Las Vegas Tenant Battles Soaring Temperatures and Rent as Faulty A/C Sparks Hefty Energy Bill

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Las Vegas, Nev. — Residents coping with soaring temperatures in Las Vegas are grappling with the additional headache of malfunctioning air conditioning units in rental properties, sparking a debate on tenants’ rights and landlords’ responsibilities under Nevada law. A Las Vegas local, who referred to herself only as Kim, experienced persistent issues with her air conditioning since moving into her apartment at the Cape Cod complex in April. Despite her efforts to keep her home cool, inside temperatures climbed to a sweltering 97 degrees Fahrenheit, significantly higher than the 74 degrees she set on her … Read more

Roofing Company Faces Hefty Fines for Violating Child Labor Laws After Fatal Fall of Teen Worker

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Cullman, Alabama – A roofing company in Cullman, Alabama is facing a hefty fine of $117,175 from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for violating child labor laws following the tragic death of a teenage worker. The DOL found that Apex Roofing & Restoration LLC employed a 15-year-old who suffered a fatal fall while working on a roof. The incident took place on July 1, 2019, at a building owned by Cullman Casting Corporation. The young worker fell approximately 50 feet and sustained severe injuries, including fractures to the skull, ribs, and wrist. Sadly, the … Read more

Prince Harry Drops Libel Lawsuit Against Daily Mail Publisher, Faces Hefty Legal Fees

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LONDON – Prince Harry has decided to drop his libel lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail, Associated Newspapers Limited, over an article that was published nearly two years ago. The decision came after a pretrial ruling hinted that he might not succeed in the case. As a result, Prince Harry will now have to pay the publisher’s substantial legal fees, amounting to around 250,000 pounds ($316,000). The Duke of Sussex’s attorneys informed London’s High Court of his decision on Friday. Although the reason for Prince Harry’s withdrawal from the lawsuit has not been … Read more