Scraps

Judge Scraps Boeing Plea Deal Over Racial Criteria for Monitor Selection, Citing Public Interest Concerns

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FORT WORTH, Texas — In a significant legal development, U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor struck down a criminal fraud plea agreement between aerospace giant Boeing and the Justice Department. The judge cited concerns over contractual terms that he deemed inappropriate and adverse to public interest, particularly those mandating racial considerations in the appointment of a corporate monitor. The collapse of this agreement marks a substantial setback for Boeing, which sought to avoid a criminal trial over allegations that the company misled Federal Aviation Administration officials preceding the fatal crashes of two 737 Max jets, events … Read more

Labour Scraps Controversial Anti-Strike Legislation, Set to Overhaul Workers’ Rights Framework

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London, UK – In a significant policy shift, the Labour Party has announced plans to discard a controversial law that restricts strike actions, signaling a broader initiative to transform and enhance workers’ rights across the nation. This move marks a pivotal moment in the Labour Party’s approach to labor regulations, directly challenging existing policies implemented by the current government. The proposed repeal concerns legislation that the party characterizes as a mere “gimmick,” which imposes stringent limitations on the right to strike. Labour representatives argue that this law undermines workers’ fundamental capacities to negotiate fair work … Read more