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National Rifle Association Faces Uncertain Future as Wayne LaPierre’s Civil Trial Begins

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New York, NY – Wayne LaPierre’s upcoming civil trial poses a significant threat to the National Rifle Association (NRA) despite his recent resignation from the organization. LaPierre, who led the NRA as its executive vice president for over 30 years, announced his departure just as jury selection was concluding. LaPierre, along with two other current and former NRA leaders, as well as the organization itself, are facing a lawsuit brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James in 2020. The lawsuit alleges that they violated nonprofit laws and misused millions of dollars of NRA funds … Read more

Federal Jury Awards $1.8 Billion to Home Sellers in Historic Lawsuit Against National Association of Realtors and Brokerages

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Kansas City, Missouri – A federal jury in Kansas City has ruled in favor of a class-action lawsuit, finding that the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and certain residential real estate brokerages engaged in a conspiracy to maintain artificially high commissions. The jury determined that the defendants colluded to enforce the “Mandatory Offer of Compensation Rule,” also known as cooperative compensation. This rule compelled sellers who wanted to list their properties on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) to offer compensation to the buyer’s agent. As a result, sellers were forced to pay inflated commissions, typically … Read more

Viral Video Sparks National Debate on Courtroom Safety Following Attack on Nevada Judge

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – A recent viral video depicting a man attacking a Nevada judge during a sentencing hearing has raised concerns about courtroom safety and the need for increased funding for court security. The video, which captured the alarming incident, has sparked a nationwide conversation about the safety of judges and others present in courtrooms. Birmingham Presiding Judge Andra Sparks expressed her belief that the video has helped shed light on the importance of court security. She emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating that someone could have been seriously injured. The shocking footage … Read more

Salmonella Cantaloupe Outbreak Lawsuit Filed Against Sofia Produce, L.L.C by National Food Safety Firm

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BURLESON, Texas – A Texas resident has filed a lawsuit against Sofia Produce, L.L.C. (Trufresh) in connection to the Cantaloupe Salmonella Outbreak. The lawsuit was filed by Tamy Dillon, who fell ill with salmonella poisoning after consuming cantaloupe at the AA China Super Buffet Inc. in Burleson. Dillon experienced symptoms of severe gastrointestinal illness and cognitive decline and had to be hospitalized for six days. The outbreak, which has seen more than 300 reported cases across 42 states, has prompted Trufresh to recall its Malichita and Rudy branded cantaloupes. Nearly half of the victims have … Read more