Legal & Regulatory

Journalists of Australian Newspapers Begin Strike vs. Nine Network Hours Before Paris Olympics

Journalists of Australian Newspapers Begin Strike vs. Nine Network Hours Before Paris Olympics

Hundreds of newspaper journalists of Australian commercial media outlet Nine began its nationwide five-day strike to oppose a pay offer from company management while the media firm is set to broadcast the Paris Olympics.


SpaceX Reveals Cause of Recent Falcon 9 Flight Failure, Looks to Return to Flight by July 27

SpaceX said that it identified and fixed the problem that caused a failure in its Falcon 9 rocket in a launch earlier this month after announcing it has filed a mishap report to the FAA.

Uber, Lyft Drivers Remain as Contractors After California Supreme Court Upheld Proposition 22

Under Prop 22, drivers for Uber and Lyft are not entitled to benefits such as overtime pay and paid sick leave.

Manhattan Gemstone Dealer Charged for Diamond Fraud

Manhattan-based diamond dealer Manashe Sezanayev has been charged for alleged fraudulent practices against fellow jewelry merchants.


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