Barbeque in danger: litigation floods NC hog farming industry
As one of the largest moneymakers in NC, the hog farming industry is facing a great amount of new litigation, which could affect its future. ...[Continue Reading]
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Hot yoga founder, Bikram Choudhury, to pay millions after losing sexual harassment case.
Bikram Choudhury owes $6.7 million to the former head of his company’s legal team, Minakshi Jafa-Bodden, after the jury found he sexually harassed and wrongfully terminated Ms. Jafa-Bodden. ...[Continue Reading]
Repealing Obamacare
A string of endless changes appear to be on the horizon for Obamacare in the upcoming months. ...[Continue Reading]
Doing the two-step sidestep: U.S. abstains from U.N. resolution denouncing Israeli settlements in the West Bank
United States does not vote on Resolution 2334, which could have detrimental effects on relations between Israel and the U.S. ...[Continue Reading]
A new administration spells trouble for the Affordable Care Act
One of the first orders of business for President Trump was to begin to repeal the ACA. ...[Continue Reading]
GOP works to repeal Affordable Care Act
As a new President takes office, the Republican Congress is taking steps to dismantle Obamacare, which would leave millions without health insurance. ...[Continue Reading]
Black facing matters?
A report commissioned by the University of Oregon surrounding a professor’s Halloween costume at a party, has raised concerns for advocates of the First Amendment. ...[Continue Reading]
Schoolyard fights turned felonies?
A letter sent to parents and guardians in the Hazelwood School District has raised concerns about new changes to Missouri’s assault laws. ...[Continue Reading]
Sauron’s Newest Deception
The recent push against undisclosed sponsored content may bring the sting of civil penalties. ...[Continue Reading]
New attempt to restrict abortions: Texas’ fetal burial law
Texas once against pushes the edge of the envelope against abortion rights. ...[Continue Reading]
Deterrence backed diplomacy
Congress passes law without Obama’s signature to extend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 for another decade ...[Continue Reading]
Kicking and screaming: McCrory’s last stand
As the sun set on the last few days of the 2016 North Carolina General Assembly, the outgoing Governor rallied his Republican Party for one final push to cement his legacy. ...[Continue Reading]
Guns in my head and they won’t go
Former mental illness patients can now own guns. ...[Continue Reading]
Creative inspiration or copyright infringement: The “Blurred Lines”
Where is the line between inspiration and infringement, and how easy is it to cross that line? The recent lawsuit against Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams provides some clues. ...[Continue Reading]
Kratom – the most controversial drug no one has ever heard of
The Drug Enforcement Administration recently announced its intent to classify kratom as a Schedule I drug, despite the fact that very few people actually know what kratom is. ...[Continue Reading]
