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Massachusetts has moved to block Kalshi from offering sports-related prediction markets to residents, dealing a sharp setback to the fast-growing platform’s push into athletic outcomes. A judge in Boston said the company cannot allow users in the state to place financial wagers tied to sporting events unless it secures proper approval under local wagering rules. …

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President Donald Trump has moved to curb Wall Street’s reach into America’s suburban streets, signing an executive order aimed at keeping single-family homes within reach of individual buyers rather than large investment firms. The directive frames homeownership as a policy priority, arguing that houses built for families should not be snapped up by institutions with …

White House Draws a Line at the Front Door for Corporate Homebuyers Read More »

A fresh political brawl over congressional boundaries has reached the doorstep of the U.S. Supreme Court, with California Republicans urging the justices to halt the state’s newly adopted House map ahead of the next election cycle. The challenge targets a voter-approved redrawing of California’s congressional districts that could tilt as many as five seats toward …

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A federal judge in Boston has raised sharp concerns that immigration courts are sidestepping court orders requiring bond hearings for detained migrants, warning that the standoff could spiral into a broader clash over the rule of law. During a hearing in a sweeping class action, U.S. District Judge Patti Saris said she was troubled by …

Judge Sounds Alarm as Immigration Courts Push Back on Bond Rulings Read More »

A long-running legal fight over Johnson & Johnson’s talc products moved a decisive step forward after a court-appointed special master concluded that expert witnesses linking the products to ovarian cancer should be allowed to testify. The recommendation, issued by retired U.S. District Judge Freda Wolfson, clears a major procedural hurdle in litigation that spans more …

Talc Trials Edge Closer as Court Adviser Backs Cancer Testimony in J&J Cases Read More »

Florida has taken a decisive step to loosen the American Bar Association’s long-held grip over who gets to enter the legal profession in the state, becoming the second state after Texas to move away from exclusive reliance on the ABA’s law school accreditation. In a sharply watched ruling, the Supreme Court of Florida said it …

Florida Breaks from ABA Monopoly in Law School Accreditation, Following Texas Read More »

In the days following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good during an immigration operation in Minneapolis, her family signalled that they may pursue a civil case. The intention is clear. The path forward, however, is anything but simple. Under U.S. law, holding federal immigration officers legally accountable is notoriously difficult. The system is designed …

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The United States Supreme Court is preparing to return to the bench on January 20, a date when it is expected to deliver fresh rulings in argued cases—though some of the most closely watched disputes remain unresolved. Among the matters still awaiting a verdict is the challenge to President Donald Trump’s expansive global tariff regime, …

Supreme Court Sets January 20 Bench Date, Leaves Trump Tariff Battle Hanging Read More »

A fresh political storm is brewing in Washington and the Midwest, with the U.S. Justice Department examining the actions of senior Minnesota leaders amid rising tensions over immigration enforcement. According to people familiar with the matter, a criminal probe has been opened into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. Subpoenas have reportedly …

Federal Heat on Minnesota Leadership as Immigration Standoff Escalates Read More »

A major offshore wind project off the Virginia coast has been cleared to resume construction, delivering another courtroom setback to former President Donald Trump’s push against offshore wind development. A federal judge in Virginia has allowed Dominion Energy to restart work on its massive Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, even as a broader legal challenge …

Virginia Offshore Wind Back on Track as Federal Court Lifts Construction Freeze Read More »