Legal & Regulatory
Victims of Opioid Crisis to Receive $7.4B From Purdue Pharma and Sacklers
Purdue Pharma and the Sacklers agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement to resolve lawsuits over OxyContin's role in the opioid crisis, funding victims and treatment programs.
Tougher Immigration Crackdown by Trump to Worsen Elder Care Worker Shortages
Trump's immigration crackdown threatens the US elder care system, which relies heavily on immigrant workers amid rising demand from the aging population.
Trump Suddenly Avoids Crypto in Policies, Leading to a Drop in Bitcoin Price and Disappointed Investors
Bitcoin and $TRUMP token prices drop as President Trump's inaugural speech and executive orders omit mentions of digital assets, disappointing investors.
Trump Targets Biden's Electric Vehicle Policies; Ending Funds for Charging Stations and EV Support
Trump's rollback of EV incentives, state waivers, and funding for EV infrastructure threatens US progress on cleaner cars and emissions reduction.
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Brooklyn businessman Erden Arkan admitted to funding Eric Adams' 2021 mayoral campaign through illegal "straw donor" schemes, aiding a federal bribery case.
The US Supreme Court will hear TikTok's case to block a January 19 law requiring its sale or ban, amid debates over free speech and national security.
The US Justice Department is suing six major landlords for using algorithms and sharing data to keep rents high, worsening the housing crisis for renters.
A Chinese company in Liaoning forced employees to eat fire during a team-building event, leading to outrage, with one worker considering legal action for the unsafe practice.
The Biden administration has banned medical debt from credit reports, removing $49 billion in bills for 15 million Americans despite industry opposition.
Nippon Steel and US Steel are suing the Biden administration after the merger between the two companies was blocked over national security concerns, despite promises of U.S. investments.
US Surgeon General's advisory links alcohol to cancer, requiring warning labels on alcoholic beverages, which has caused stock declines for major alcohol companies.
Groups against abortions in the US are targeting abortion pills through lawsuits, state laws, and potential federal action, raising access concerns nationwide.
Google proposes loosening its agreements with tech giants to address monopoly concerns, but critics argue this doesn't fully restore competition.
A British court allows the police to seize over $3.3M from Andrew and Tristan Tate due to alleged tax evasion on $26M in earnings from online businesses between 2014-2022.