New Jersey Wells Fargo Employees Vote to Keep Union in Tight Ballot, Defying Decertification Trend

New Jersey Wells Fargo Employees Vote to Keep Union in Tight Ballot, Defying Decertification Trend

Employees at a Wells Fargo branch in Egg Harbor, New Jersey, have voted to retain their union representation, becoming the first branch this year to reject an effort to dissolve a union established during the bank’s recent organizing drive. According to unofficial vote results counted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), workers cast a …

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US Appeals Court Sides With AstraZeneca, Ends Pfizer Patent Challenge Over Tagrisso

US Appeals Court Sides With AstraZeneca, Ends Pfizer Patent Challenge Over Tagrisso

AstraZeneca has secured a significant legal victory after a U.S. federal appeals court upheld a decision invalidating two patents asserted by Pfizer subsidiary Wyeth in a dispute over the blockbuster lung cancer treatment Tagrisso. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a Delaware federal court’s ruling that the patents at the center …

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Trump Clears Out Election Assistance Commission, Leaving Federal Voting Agency Without Leadership

Trump Clears Out Election Assistance Commission, Leaving Federal Voting Agency Without Leadership

The Trump administration has removed the remaining members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), leaving the independent federal body responsible for supporting election administration without any sitting commissioners just months before the 2026 midterm elections. The White House confirmed that two Democratic commissioners were dismissed, while the commission’s lone remaining Republican member stepped down. …

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Massachusetts Federal Court Weighs New Rule Requiring DOJ to Reveal Failed Grand Jury Indictments

Massachusetts Federal Court Weighs New Rule Requiring DOJ to Reveal Failed Grand Jury Indictments

Massachusetts’ federal court is considering a significant procedural change that would require the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to inform defendants whenever a grand jury declines to issue an indictment against them, marking another step toward greater transparency in federal grand jury proceedings. The proposal is part of two amendments to the local rules released …

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Simpson Thacher Heads to Uncommon Florida Malpractice Trial Over Failed Stock Deal

Simpson Thacher Heads to Uncommon Florida Malpractice Trial Over Failed Stock Deal

A closely watched legal battle is set to unfold in a Florida courtroom next week as U.S. law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett prepares to defend itself against malpractice allegations tied to a stock transaction that preceded the collapse of insurance services company Patriot National. The dispute traces back more than a decade to a …

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DOJ Challenges Maryland in Court Over Alleged Barriers to Federal Immigration Enforcement

DOJ Challenges Maryland in Court Over Alleged Barriers to Federal Immigration Enforcement

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched legal action against the state of Maryland, accusing it of maintaining policies that obstruct federal immigration enforcement efforts as the Trump administration intensifies its nationwide deportation campaign. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland’s Northern Division, the lawsuit argues that Maryland’s policies limit cooperation …

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Egypt Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged as Inflation Eases and Growth Outlook Holds Firm

Egypt Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged as Inflation Eases and Growth Outlook Holds Firm

Egypt’s central bank has opted to keep its benchmark interest rates unchanged, maintaining a cautious stance as inflation shows signs of moderation while policymakers continue to monitor regional developments and their impact on the economy. Following its latest Monetary Policy Committee meeting, the Central Bank of Egypt left the overnight deposit rate at **19%** and …

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ADNOC L&S Deepens LNG Shipping Push With $900 Million Order for Four New Carriers

ADNOC L&S Deepens LNG Shipping Push With $900 Million Order for Four New Carriers

Abu Dhabi-listed ADNOC Logistics and Services (ADNOC L&S) is accelerating its fleet expansion after placing a $900 million order for four next-generation liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, strengthening its capacity to serve rising global gas demand. The new vessels, each offering a cargo capacity of 175,000 cubic metres, are scheduled to enter service in 2029. …

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e& Cashes Out of Vodafone, Seals $5.95 Billion Share Sale to France’s Niel Family

e& Cashes Out of Vodafone, Seals $5.95 Billion Share Sale to France’s Niel Family

Abu Dhabi-based telecom and technology giant **e&** has decided to part ways with its investment in **Vodafone Group**, agreeing to sell its entire 16.21% shareholding in a transaction valued at around **AED 21.8 billion ($5.95 billion)**. The buyer is **Vega**, an acquisition vehicle wholly owned by the French **Niel family group**, marking the end of …

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Saudi Project Awards Surge to Nearly $8 Billion in June as Construction Dominates Activity

Saudi Project Awards Surge to Nearly $8 Billion in June as Construction Dominates Activity

Saudi Arabia’s project awards gathered strong momentum in June, with contracts worth more than SAR29.5 billion ($7.9 billion) awarded across 25 projects, making it the busiest month of 2026 by project count. While May remained the strongest month by overall value with awards exceeding SAR30 billion, June closely followed, underscoring sustained investment activity across the …

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