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Kamala Harris Takes a Stand at Parkland: Calls for Nationwide Adoption of Red-Flag Gun Laws

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PARKLAND, Fla. – Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Parkland on Monday and called on states to adopt red-flag gun laws in an effort to prevent gun violence. Harris, who was accompanied by Democratic Congressional leaders, met with local officials and families affected by the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Speaking at a roundtable discussion, Harris emphasized the need for stronger gun control measures, stating that red-flag laws could be “a heroic act” to save lives. These laws allow for the temporary removal of firearms from individuals deemed to pose … Read more

Indian Government Implements Controversial Citizenship Law Denying Rights to Muslims: Sparks Nationwide Protests

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SRINAGAR, India – The Indian government has announced the implementation of a controversial citizenship law that critics say stigmatizes Muslims and denies them the same rights given to other religious groups. The timing of this announcement, just months before national elections, is seen as a political calculation. The law, which was adopted by Parliament in December 2019 but never implemented, sparked a protest movement that lasted for three months and resulted in violent anti-Muslim attacks in north Delhi. On March 11, Home Minister Amit Shah announced that he was notifying the rules for implementing the … Read more

Berkshire Hathaway Energy Joins Lawsuit Accusing National Association of Realtors of Conspiring to Keep Real Estate Commissions High Nationwide

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KANSAS CITY, Missouri – In a lawsuit filed on Monday, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway was named as a defendant alongside several brokerages and the National Association of Realtors. The suit alleges that these entities conspired to artificially inflate real estate commissions across the nation. The addition of Berkshire Hathaway Energy to the case, which owns HomeServices of America, could potentially increase the financial exposure of the conglomerate. HomeServices was previously ordered to pay $1.78 billion in a similar antitrust lawsuit, a verdict that they plan to appeal. The complaint specifically accuses Berkshire Hathaway Energy of … Read more

Alabama Judge Deems Federal Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional: Implications for Businesses and Farms Nationwide

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Montgomery, Alabama – A judge in Alabama has blocked the implementation of the federal Corporate Transparency Act. The act, which requires businesses, including farms, to report ownership and management details to the federal government, was deemed unconstitutional by the judge. However, it’s important to note that this ruling only applies to the plaintiff in the case, the National Small Business Association, and its impact on other businesses across the country remains uncertain. Legal expert Amy Ebeling from the Ruder Ware law firm in Wisconsin suggests that businesses with upcoming filing deadlines should still consider complying … Read more