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Big Law
NextEra Energy Faces $350M Antitrust Lawsuit Over Hydropower Project
Electric utility giant NextEra (NEE.N), has been sued in federal court in Massachusetts for allegedly using…
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Political and Legislative
California Voters Reject Measure to Ban Forced Prison Labor
California voters have rejected a measure on the November ballot that would have amended the…
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Political and Legislative
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Seeks Earlier Trial Date to Focus on Re-election
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is seeking to move up the start of his…
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Political and Legislative
Sexist Attacks on Women Surge on Social Media After Trump’s Re-election
Sexist and abusive attacks on women, like “your body, my choice” and “get back to…
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Civil Plaintiff
Diocese of Oakland to Pay Up to $200M for Abuse Claims
The Diocese of Oakland, California, has announced that it will pay up to $200 million…
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Civil Plaintiff
One Week Left for Cash App Users to Claim Part of $15M Settlement
Current or former Cash App users who have used the service since 2018 have until…
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Civil Plaintiff
Hennepin County Settles Jail Death Lawsuit for $3.4 Million
Hennepin County has agreed to pay $3.4 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit brought…
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Consumer Law
DOJ Sues Mississippi Senate Over Pay Disparity for Black Staffer
The Mississippi Senate discriminated against a Black attorney by paying her about half of what…
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Consumer Law
Verizon Maryland to Pay $115K to Settle EEOC Disability Lawsuit
Verizon Maryland, LLC, will pay $115,000 and furnish significant remedial relief to settle a federal…
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Consumer Law
Senator’s Contract Hold Could Delay State’s Legal Actions on Voting, Civil Rights Cases
A state senator’s decision to delay approval of contracts for state agencies could slow the…
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