Pushes

Louisiana Legislature Pushes Bills to Curtail Public Records Law, Threatening Transparency and Vigilance

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana – The Louisiana Public Records Law, which plays a crucial role in maintaining transparency and accountability in government, is threatened by a wave of bills currently being considered in the state legislature. If these bills pass, they could undermine the public’s access to vital information. Without a strong public records law, there can be no vigilance from citizens, leaving room for potential misconduct and secrecy. One bill of particular concern is Senate Bill 482, introduced by Sen. Heather Cloud. This bill seeks to revive and expand upon former Gov. Bobby Jindal’s “deliberative … Read more

Trump Campaign Pushes for Recusal of Judge in Hush-Money Trial Amidst Allegations of Bias

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New York – Former President Donald Trump is seeking a new judge just days before his hush-money criminal trial is set to commence, in an attempt to disrupt and delay the case. This is not the first time Trump has raised grievances about the current judge, Juan M. Merchan, alleging bias and a conflict of interest because Merchan’s daughter is a Democratic political consultant. However, the judge had previously rejected a similar request in August. Trump’s lawyers filed court papers on Friday urging Merchan to step aside, claiming that it is improper for him to … Read more

Justice Department Takes on Apple’s Alleged Smartphone Monopoly, Pushes for Fair Competition

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit against Apple is shaping up to be a major battle reminiscent of the government’s 1990s case against Microsoft. However, the complaint filed by the Justice Department last week appears to lack the impact and force of that earlier blockbuster case. Last week, the Justice Department and attorneys general from 16 states accused Apple of illegally monopolizing the smartphone market and using its power to lock consumers into its products for higher profits. But the key question isn’t just about Apple’s financial success, it’s about whether the company … Read more

Upstate Lawsuit Exposes Real Estate Commission Inflation and Pushes for Seller’s Fair Share

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Greenville, South Carolina – A lawsuit challenging real estate commission rules was presented in federal court in Charleston on Thursday. The lawsuit claims that one of the major real estate firms inflated commissions, and argues that home sellers should not be required to pay the full commission. The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation will determine whether the case will be tried in South Carolina or joined with other buyer/broker cases nationwide to be heard by one federal judge. It should be noted that this case is separate from the recent settlement reached by the … Read more