Walmart to Pay $2.5 Million in Settlement Over Covid-19 Screenings $2.5 Million Settlement: Walmart Compensates 80,000 Workers for Health Screenings Walmart Inc. will pay approximately $2.5 million to nearly 80,000 workers as part of a settlement in a wage-and-hour lawsuit over compensation for Covid-19 health screenings, according to the published article of Bloomberg Law. A … Read more
Biden Unveils Rent Cap Plan Amid Housing Crisis: Corporate Landlords Face 5% Limit Biden’s Housing Proposal Targets Corporate Landlords Amid Severe Housing Crisis President Joe Biden unveiled a new housing plan on Tuesday aimed at addressing the nation’s severe housing affordability crisis, according to the published article of BUSINESS INSIDER. The plan proposes that corporate … Read more
Congressional Democrats Call for HHS Readiness as DACA Recipients Seek ACA Access HHS Urged by Democrats to Prepare for DACA Recipients’ ACA Enrollment Challenges In a proactive move a coalition of congressional Democrats including prominent figures such as Sen. Cory Booker and Rep. Joaquin Castro has urged the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services … Read more
Student Loan Bankruptcy Relief Surges: 588 Cases Filed Under Biden Policy Biden Policy Spurs 36% Increase in Student Debt Discharges via Bankruptcy In a significant development for student loan borrowers data released by the Department of Justice indicates a notable increase in successful student debt discharges through bankruptcy following a policy change initiated by the … Read more
TaxAct Settlement: Get Your Share of $14.95 Million Tax Prep Company Faces Lawsuit for Sharing Personal Data According to Kiplinger, many people who used TaxAct to do their taxes online have won a settlement. They sued TaxAct because they thought the company shared their personal information with other companies without asking them first. This includes … Read more
For many seniors, Social Security is their primary source of income. Data gathered by the Social Security Administration shows that the minimum of 50% of income in around half of homes with an individual 65 years of age or older comes from the program. Millions of senior citizens might be impoverished if Social Security hadn’t … Read more
Google in Talks to Acquire Cybersecurity Firm Wiz for $23 Billion Amid Record Market Highs Google Eyes $23 Billion Deal to Acquire Cybersecurity Firm Wiz Amid Stock Market Optimism Google is in serious talks to acquire cybersecurity firm Wiz for $23 billion signaling a strategic move to strengthen its cloud security amidst growing digital threats, … Read more
Bosch Microwave/Oven Settlement Offers $400 Per Product in Consumer Compensation Bosch Settlement Highlights Consumer Rights and Corporate Accountability In a significant consumer settlement Americans who purchased certain Bosch-manufactured microwave/oven combination products could receive $400 each following a $2 million settlement agreement, according to the published article of THE US Sun. The settlement revolves around allegations … Read more
A live-in caretaker in Illinois has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for the 2019 murder of an elderly woman during a dispute over the volume of her television. Dmitri Rogatchev, 46, received his sentence on July 15 after being convicted of first-degree murder in June. Incident Details On December 3, 2019, Peoria Police … Read more
Former President Donald Trump recently revealed in a private meeting that, if reelected, he plans to impose an “all tariff policy,” resulting in the elimination of income taxes for Americans. Trump’s advocacy for tariffs isn’t new; during his first term, he used them as a key tool in foreign policy and negotiations. However, this proposal … Read more