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Examining the Implications of the U.S. Court of Appeals Decision on American Airlines and JetBlue's Northeast Alliance

Nov 102 min read

Examining the Implications of the U.S. Court of Appeals Decision on American Airlines and JetBlue's Northeast Alliance

In a landmark decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit upheld the ruling from the U.S. District Court for the District of M

Reports Expose Low Wages, High Turnover, and Workforce Struggles Among Child Care Workers

Stephen Wick

Nov 52 min read

Education

Reports Expose Low Wages, High Turnover, and Workforce Struggles Among Child Care Workers

Report by Arizona State University’s Chris Herbst points to a "brain drain" from the industry, as higher-educated workers leave for better-p

False Advertising Claims: The Justice Department Resolve Allegations Against Lyft Inc with $2.1M Settlement

Stephen Wick

Nov 43 min read

Criminal Justice

False Advertising Claims: The Justice Department Resolve Allegations Against Lyft Inc with $2.1M Settlement

In a notable development, the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have announced a settlement requiring Lyft Inc. to p

Maryland's AG along with 19 State Attorneys Back HUD's Discriminatory Effects Rule in Legal Fight

Stephen Wick

Oct 204 min read

News

Maryland's AG along with 19 State Attorneys Back HUD's Discriminatory Effects Rule in Legal Fight

A group of insurance companies is seeking to have the rule invalidated in relation to homeowners' insurance pricing and underwriting, argui

The Psychology Behind "Doubling Down" in Leadership

Stephen Wick

Oct 142 min read

Relationships

The Psychology Behind "Doubling Down" in Leadership

The phrase "double down" refers to a strong commitment to a particular stance or action, even in the face of mounting evidence against it. T

Lawsuit Filed by 20 States Challenges New Federal Nursing Home Staffing Rule

Stephen Wick

Oct 133 min read

Investigations

Lawsuit Filed by 20 States Challenges New Federal Nursing Home Staffing Rule

The lawsuit names key leaders from the federal Health and Human Services agency and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as defend

Climate Change Linked to Increased Intensity of Storms Like Helene

Stephen Wick

Oct 92 min read

Environment & Climate

Climate Change Linked to Increased Intensity of Storms Like Helene

A recent analysis indicates that Storm Helene released 10% more rainfall due to climate change. However, emerging research methods suggest t

Could DOJ's Antitrust Trial Against Google Make Massive Changes in the Ad Market? Publishers Watch Closely

Stephen Wick

Sep 142 min read

Social Media

Could DOJ's Antitrust Trial Against Google Make Massive Changes in the Ad Market? Publishers Watch Closely

Federal prosecutors contend that Google has misused its power in the online advertising industry, serving as a crucial link between advertis

New York Judge Orders Guardianship Company to Refund Elderly Woman for Inadequate Care

Stephen Wick

Sep 102 min read

Investigations

New York Judge Orders Guardianship Company to Refund Elderly Woman for Inadequate Care

The individuals who suffer the most are those in impoverished neighborhoods, such as Zbiegniewicz, who lack friends or family to support the

Vermont Leads Nation in Charging Fossil Fuel Companies for Climate Change Damages

Stephen Wick

Sep 42 min read

Environment & Climate

Vermont Leads Nation in Charging Fossil Fuel Companies for Climate Change Damages

Vermont is pioneering a novel climate policy approach by implementing charges on fossil fuel companies to cover the costs of natural disaste

California DMV Unveils Draft Regulations for Autonomous Vehicles, Requiring Safety Drivers Amid Growing Scrutiny

Stephen Wick

Sep 42 min read

Tech

California DMV Unveils Draft Regulations for Autonomous Vehicles, Requiring Safety Drivers Amid Growing Scrutiny

The DMV is currently seeking written feedback on these draft regulations, with comments due by October 14. If approved, the regulations coul

Puerto Rican Steel Distributor Executive Pleads Guilty to Price-Fixing Conspiracy

Stephen Wick

Sep 24 min read

Investigations

Puerto Rican Steel Distributor Executive Pleads Guilty to Price-Fixing Conspiracy

Court documents reveal that between 2015 and 2022, including the period following Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017, Sola colluded

Minerco CEO Julius Jenge Arrested for Securities Fraud Over Alleged Scheme to Inflate Share Prices

Stephen Wick

Aug 294 min read

Criminal Justice

Minerco CEO Julius Jenge Arrested for Securities Fraud Over Alleged Scheme to Inflate Share Prices

Jenge is accused of hiding the involvement of a co-conspirator with a criminal background, who allegedly had control over all operations at

Lawmakers Push for Oil Companies to Pay for Disaster Costs Amid Climate Crisis; Industry Rejects Liability Claims

Stephen Wick

Aug 262 min read

Environment & Climate

Lawmakers Push for Oil Companies to Pay for Disaster Costs Amid Climate Crisis; Industry Rejects Liability Claims

Industry representatives from the oil sector have challenged the validity of attribution science, arguing that there is no justification for

New Wildfire Hazard Map Set To Be Released

Stephen Wick

Jul 202 min read

Environment & Climate

New Wildfire Hazard Map Set To Be Released

The upcoming "wildfire hazard map," scheduled for release in mid to late July, is expected to be largely similar in content to the previous

Minnesota water bottle plant receiving millions in subsidies

Stephen Wick

Jul 162 min read

Investigations

Minnesota water bottle plant receiving millions in subsidies

Certain inhabitants are uncertain as to why a water-selling company is allowed to buy water from the city at a reduced rate, particularly s

Attorney General Bonta reveals $50 million deal with Vitol and SK in ongoing crackdown on Big Oil

Stephen Wick

Jul 154 min read

Investigations

Attorney General Bonta reveals $50 million deal with Vitol and SK in ongoing crackdown on Big Oil

It was alleged that Vitol and SK manipulated gas prices after a refinery explosion in Torrance, California in February 2015. This led to hig

Tech companies are being sued by record labels for replicating timeless songs, potentially influencing the legal landscape of generative music

Stephen Wick

Jul 122 min read

Music

Tech companies are being sued by record labels for replicating timeless songs, potentially influencing the legal landscape of generative music

A significant issue facing the music industry involves voice cloning. Various generative AI music applications, excluding Suno or Udio, have

Stricter regulations for funeral homes are being considered due to mishandled bodies and mixed-up remains.

Stephen Wick

Jul 102 min read

News

Stricter regulations for funeral homes are being considered due to mishandled bodies and mixed-up remains.

A Michigan legislator is pushing for new state rules to guarantee that bodies are properly refrigerated before burial or cremation. This ini

Fiji Airways Adopts the AAdvantage Travel Rewards Program by American Airlines

Stephen Wick

Jun 274 min read

Travel

Fiji Airways Adopts the AAdvantage Travel Rewards Program by American Airlines

Elite members will be treated to a variety of exclusive benefits, such as priority check-in, priority boarding, extra baggage allowance, pre

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