Dec 23, 2024
Members of the Arkansas Senate seated at their desks during a session discussing the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act.
Arkansas Senate Approves Health Care Religious Objections Bill

The Arkansas Senate has approved a measure titled the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act. The measure which was introduced by Sen. Kim Hammer passed in a near-sweeping vote of 27-6 by the majority-Republican Senate. If the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act passes the house and is signed by the governor,... Read More »

Exterior view of Mamajuana Cafe, a restaurant located in New York City, adorned with holiday lights.
Bankruptcy Fraud: Examples and Defenses

In New Jersey, a restaurant owner pleaded guilty to bankruptcy fraud that dates back to when he filed in February 2017. His name is Victor Osario and he is 53 years old from Cresskill in Bergen County. When filing for bankruptcy three years ago, he did not mention his ownership... Read More »

Facade of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency building, featuring the agency's name and American Education Services.
Major Student Loan Servicer PHEAA Settles Massachusetts Lawsuit

One of the nation's largest student loan servicers has settled a lawsuit that was filed by Massachusetts' attorney general Maura Healey. The lawsuit was filed in 2017 against Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). This semi-federal agency services roughly $355 billion in federal student loans. However, the servicer has been... Read More »

Sign for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, indicating the agency responsible for citizenship and immigration services.
The H-1B Visa Lottery Is Still in Action, at Least Until December 31

The H-1B visa program, used by highly-skilled foreign workers, was the recipient of a temporary ban proposed by the Trump administration last October. On January 8, 2021, the Trump administration finalized a rule that would have eliminated the H-1B visa lottery altogether for the coming season, replacing the lottery with... Read More »

Cheerleaders performing during a game, showcasing their dance routine and team spirit.
Washington Football’s Former Cheerleaders Settle Case About Sneaky Videos

Settlement Washington Football Team employees produced secret lewd videos from outtakes of the 2008 and 2010 swimsuit calendar shoots. The former cheerleaders involved filed suit. Now they’ve reached confidential settlements with the team. Cindy Minniti, an attorney representing the team and its owner, Daniel Snyder, said “The matter has been... Read More »

A person holding a red "CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19" sign in front of a shop window.
COVID-19 and Bankruptcy

Shutdowns because of the COVID-19 pandemic have caused many people to lose their jobs, which could cause a large number of people to file for bankruptcy in 2021. As of September 2020, the number of bankruptcy filings has been lower than in 2019. According to Forbes.com, this could have to... Read More »