Rule

Southampton Instates 14-Day Rental Rule in Bid to Curb Noise and Disruptions

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SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — The Village of Southampton has enacted a new regulation, setting a 14-day minimum rental period for homes in the area. The village’s board of trustees passed the amendment with a 4-1 vote, aiming to address increasing community concerns surrounding noise disturbances and weekend parties prevalent among short-term renters. Under the newly adopted rule, property owners can no longer rent their homes for less than two weeks. This change aligns Southampton with neighboring East Hampton’s rental regulations and is intended to reduce disruptions caused by transient weekend guests, a growing issue for residents. … Read more

From Hagerstown to Africa: The Inspiring Journey of Capt. Brooke Gomulka in Advancing Rule of Law

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VICENZA, Italy — Hagerstown, Maryland, residents may not know that their school board’s legal counsel is also a U.S. Army Reserve officer on a vital mission. Capt. Brooke Gomulka serves as in-house counsel during the week but transforms into a judge advocate for the 360th Civil Affairs Brigade on weekends. Currently, she is stationed in Vicenza for a nine-month deployment with the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF). Her deployment has involved leading rule of law exchanges during her time in Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, engaging with military legal professionals in Uganda, Zambia, and … Read more

Texas Judge Dismisses Landmark Medical Debt Rule, Leaving Millions Vulnerable to Credit Damage

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A Texas judge’s recent ruling has overturned a significant consumer protection regulation aimed at alleviating medical debt for millions of Americans. The Medical Debt Rule, established by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) during the final months of the Biden administration, was designed to remove approximately $49 billion in medical debt from the credit reports of around 15 million individuals. In mid-July, U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan determined that the CFPB lacked the legal authority to enforce this rule. He cited that “every major substantive provision” of the regulation exceeded the agency’s jurisdiction. Judge Jordan, … Read more

Chaos and Controversy: Tour de France 2025 Jury Battles Rule Violations Amid Epic Stages

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Lille, France — In the grueling environment of the Tour de France, cyclists and teams push their physical limits while adhering to a strict set of racing regulations. The race jury is tasked with maintaining order, issuing penalties ranging from yellow cards to fines for various infractions. Over the course of this three-week event, detailed reports of these penalties will be closely monitored. Rule violations in the cycling peloton cover a range of offenses, including but not limited to improper waste disposal, dangerous riding, and verbal or physical altercations with other cyclists. Penalties can escalate … Read more