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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…

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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.

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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,…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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Chubb $30M Claimed After Insurers Lose Fight Over Coal Silo CollapseA West Virginia federal jury has ordered two Chubb insurers to pay $30 million to a coal mining company after finding that the insurers mishandled its claim following the collapse of a silo hopper. The verdict awards Ramaco Resources LLC $2.5 million for corporate aggravation and inconvenience and another $27.5 million for net economic losses Chubb $30M…

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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…

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New York Sues Polymarket Claiming Prediction Markets Are Just Illegal BetsWhat This Fight Is Really About New York says Polymarket runs unlicensed gambling that lets 18-year-olds stake money on sports. Polymarket fires back that federal CFTC rules alone control its event contracts. The same baseball outcome draws different age limits and protections depending only on the app’s button label. By Samuel López | USA Herald New…

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Clorox Bacteria Risk Recall Suit Alleges Company Knew and Stayed SilentThe entire point of a household cleaner is to eliminate germs, not spread them. That basic promise sits at the heart of a new lawsuit against The Clorox Co., filed after the company recalled 6.3 million bottles of Mistolin and Lestoil cleaners over bacterial contamination risks. Two Puerto Rican buyers now argue in California federal Clorox Bacteria Risk…

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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…

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Mark Frisbie Crop Insurance Fraud Probe: Farm Manager Pleads Guilty in $3.2M SchemeA southwest Florida farm manager could spend years behind bars and be ordered to repay more than $3 million after admitting to his role in a federal crop insurance fraud scheme. Mark Frisbie, 60, of Punta Gorda, pleaded guilty to one count of making a false statement on a federal crop insurance claim, according to Mark Frisbie Crop Insurance Fraud Probe…

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CLARITY Act Stalls In Senate As Crypto Ethics Fight DeepensKey Takeaways Senate Democrats opposed advancing the CLARITY Act after arguing its ethics protections are too narrow. Republicans added restrictions on officials profiting from digital assets, including divestment or blind-trust requirements for certain crypto-company interests. The broader bill could create clearer federal rules for cryptocurrency…

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Kia Boyz Insurers Lawsuits Cleared to Proceed After Appeals Court ReversalSometimes a viral internet trend leaves behind more than just embarrassing headlines — it leaves behind a billion-dollar mess. American insurers can now sue South Korean automakers over payouts tied to thousands of stolen Kias and Hyundais, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday, directing a federal judge in Santa Ana to reopen Kia Boyz…

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State Coalition Suing to Block New Public Charge Green Card RuleKey Takeaways Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has joined attorneys general from 20 other states, the District of Columbia, the governor of Pennsylvania, and a coalition of cities and counties in a lawsuit against a new federal "public charge" rule. The rule, scheduled to take effect Friday, would give immigration officers broad discretion…

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Tylenol Maker and Pharmacy Chains Ask Appeals Court to Reconsider Autism and ADHD Lawsuit RulingBy Samuel López | USA Herald Tylenol maker Kenvue and some of America’s largest pharmacy and retail chains are asking a federal appeals court to reconsider a decision that breathed new life into roughly 550 lawsuits alleging prenatal exposure to acetaminophen contributed to autism spectrum disorder or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children.…

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