McDonald’s Parts Ways with Local Partner, Closes All 12 Outlets in Sri Lanka Amidst Conflict

Colombo, Sri Lanka – McDonald’s has terminated its agreement with its local partner in Sri Lanka, resulting in the closure of all 12 outlets in the country, according to an attorney for the U.S. company. Sanath Wijewardane, the attorney, stated that the decision to end the agreement was due to standard issues. While the stores continued to operate for a few days after the cancellation, they have now ceased operations. The local partner, Abans, declined to comment on the termination of the agreement. However, it has been reported by local media that McDonald’s took legal … Read more

Allegations of Improper Relationship Between Prosecutors Cast Doubt on Trump Case: Media Outlets and Attorney Push for Public Disclosure

ATLANTA, GEORGIA: The legal battle surrounding the investigation into former President Donald Trump’s election interference is heating up as allegations of an improper relationship between two prosecutors have surfaced. Attorney Ashleigh Merchant, representing defendant Mike Roman, is pushing for the public release of court records that allegedly contain evidence of the prosecutors’ personal relationship. A coalition of 15 media organizations, including The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, is also calling for the unsealing of these records, arguing that it is in the public interest. Merchant argues that the alleged relationship between the prosecutors, Fulton County District Attorney Fani … Read more

Trump Media CEO Drops Defamation Lawsuit Against Sarasota Columnist and Media Outlets

Sarasota, FL – Devin Nunes, CEO of Trump Media and Technology Group, has dropped his defamation lawsuit against Sarasota Herald-Tribune columnist Chris Anderson and other media outlets. The lawsuit, which was filed in April 2023, accused Anderson and the outlets of publishing defamatory statements in a column. Court records show that Nunes voluntarily dismissed all defendants without prejudice on Dec. 15, just four days before a scheduled case management hearing. The lawsuit initially targeted The Guardian, Penske Media Corp., owner of Variety magazine, Anderson, and Will Wilkerson, who had allegedly been removed from Trump Media. … Read more