California’s Prop 22 was on the ballot for voters in the state to decide whether app based drivers are employees or independent contractors of companies. With 70% of precincts reporting, 58.4 percent of voters have voted in the favor of… Read More ›
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Dr. Rand Paul Defends KY Hemp Industry Against Regulatory Overreach
In August, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) released a final interim regulation to implement the Agriculture Improvement Act (AIA) of 2018’s provisions on hemp. With its regulation came an open period for the public to comment, and U.S. Senator Rand… Read More ›
Nebraska home baker lawsuit moves forward through court system
On October 27, 2020, the Lancaster County District Court in Nebraska denied the city of Lincoln’s motion to dismiss, permitting home baker Cindy Harper’s lawsuit against the city to move forward. Cindy’s lawsuit, brought by the Institute for Justice (IJ) in partnership with Husch Blackwell LLP, challenges Lincoln’s decision to bring back… Read More ›
CDC to permit cruise ships to sail once again, under certain conditions
Yesterday, October 30, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Framework for Conditional Sailing Order that introduces a phased approach for the safe and responsible resumption of passenger cruises. The Order establishes a framework of workable… Read More ›
Seminole’s “Guitar” Hotel receives top honors at Global Gaming Awards
Seminole Hard Rock and its Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood won two top honors at the Global Gaming Awards 2020 held with G2E in Las Vegas. This year’s virtual ceremony marked the seventh annual Global… Read More ›
Rihanna appears in Forbes list of richest women! — The curious
The annual ranking of the richest women, produced by Forbes magazine has just been published. And singer Rihanna is in it! Each year, Forbes magazine establishes different rankings , highlighting the world’s greatest fortunes. And guess what, Forbes just made their annual list of… Read More ›
Fortune Magazine is out with its ‘Most Powerful Women in Business’ list
Today, FORTUNE Magazine has announced the 2020 edition of its Most Powerful Women in Business list, which includes 16 Fortune 500 CEOs, and the return of Jane Fraser, who in February 2021 will become the first woman to head a major U.S. bank. Top honors… Read More ›
Ghislaine Maxwell’s testimony in Jeffrey Epstein case to be released to the public
Yesterday, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that “We have reviewed all of the arguments raised by Defendant-Appellant Maxwell on appeal and find them to be without merit. We DENY the motion to consolidate this appeal with… Read More ›
Tofurky challenges Louisiana’s new law keeping them from labeling products as plant-based sausage or vegan ham, etc.
The Good Food Institute and Animal Legal Defense Fund has sued on behalf of Tofurky challenging a Louisiana law that would impose fines of up to $500 per day for every plant-based meat product marketed or sold with terms like… Read More ›
Lyft partners with Grubhub to offer Lyft Pink members complimentary membership to Grubhub+
Ride share tech company Lyft launched its PINK membership program about a year ago which helps simplify the lives of those seeking a ride. The $20/month program unlocks preferred pricing and elevated experiences. Today, October 6, 2020, Lyft has announced… Read More ›
