Judge Refuses to Dismiss Labor Union’s Trademark Case Against StarbucksWhat This Ruling Changes Starbucks failed to persuade a federal judge that the union’s trademark case should be thrown out before the merits are decided. Workers United is asking for a ruling that “Starbucks Workers United” and its raised-fist logo do not unlawfully infringe Starbucks’ trademarks. The ruling doesnot mean the union has won the trademark…USA Herald3d agoWhole story →EconomyJustice
SNAP Cost Shift Sends a Bigger Bill to States and CountiesSNAP cost shift rules now require states and counties to pay 75% of administrative costs. See who is covering the increase and what it means for families.USA Herald3d agoWhole story →EconomyFoodsnap cost shift implementation
Visa Mastercard Antitrust Suit Targets Card Giants Over Billions in Merchant FeesA San Diego pizza restaurant has taken aim at two of the world’s biggest payment networks, accusing Visa and Mastercard of continuing to squeeze merchants with excessive “swipe fees” despite billions of dollars already paid to resolve earlier antitrust litigation. The Pizza Standard filed a proposed class action Thursday in federal court in New York,…USA Herald3d agoWhole story →CommerceEconomyvisa mastercard antitrust suit
Government Spending: Trump Administration Moves to Cancel Nearly $1 Billion Approved by CongressThe Trump administration is moving to cancel nearly $1 billion in government spending that Congress previously approved. This is triggering a new dispute over presidential authority and Congress's constitutional power over federal appropriations. The White House announced the proposed rescission Sept. 25, targeting programs involving immigrant services,…USA Herald4d agoWhole story →BuildEconomypresidential rescission proposal
Benz Won’t Be Banned Under Chinese Car Bill, but Aston Martin and Lotus Could BeThe Fight Over Who Gets Shut Out Sponsor Bernie Moreno says Mercedes-Benz won't be banned, but talks on how to protect it are still open. Volvo, Aston Martin and Lotus remain exposed because Geely owns or backs them. Rand Paul, the lone holdout, says he'll step aside if Mercedes comes out of the bill. By Mercedes-Benz will be exempted from a Senate…USA Herald5d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentRand PaulBernie Morenochinese vehicle ban bill
Florida’s Hidden Insurance Report Puts $1.3 Billion In Affiliate Profits At Center of Governor’s RaceWhat Florida Homeowners Need to Know A state-funded examination found insurers reported $432 million in losses from 2017 through 2019 while affiliated companies generated roughly $1.3 billion in net income. David Jolly wants tighter controls on affiliate payments and proposes moving hurricane and wind risk into a state-backed fund. Byron Donalds favors…USA Herald7d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentByron Donaldsflorida governors race
Ponzi Scheme Promised 15% Weekly Returns, Delivered $406 Million in Losses Instead, CFTC SaysThe Fraud, By the Numbers Federal regulators say four men ran a forex trading scam that pulled in nearly $1 billion from everyday investors. Almost all of that money never touched a currency market — it went straight into the pockets of the people running the operation. Participants who bought in are now out at CFTC charges Cash FX Group, CEO Huascar…USA Herald9d agoWhole story →CommerceJusticecftc forex scam charges
NextEra $9.5M Settlement Approval Advances Nuclear WageClass action settlements often move through the courts like ships navigating a narrow channel — plenty of room to run aground before reaching open water. This one just cleared its first major checkpoint. A Maryland federal judge has given preliminary approval to a settlement agreement that would see NextEra Energy pay $9.5 million to resolve NextEra…USA Herald10d agoWhole story →JusticeEconomy
