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The U.S. government is addressing key legal and economic issues impacting technology and agriculture sectors, highlighting concerns over monopolistic practices and innovation restraints.

Joseph Baldwin was convicted for throwing a bag of cow dung at former TD Anne Rabbitte, reflecting escalating tensions in community discussions.

Four men charged in the fatal shooting of actor Johnny Wactor, with serious implications for each suspect depending on their involved charges.

The murder of Judge Kevin D. Mullins by Sheriff Mickey Stines raises significant questions due to a lack of clear motive and disturbing circumstances.

A man connected to the suspected murder of a schoolboy has been found dead, leaving behind an unclear note.

A Brooklyn man was found guilty of murdering a Bay Shore man during a robbery attempt at a house party in 2020.

Luigi Mangione was indicted for the murder of UnitedHealth Group executive Brian Thompson, seeking to instill terror on Manhattan streets.

Ahang Kelk allegedly hired a hitman to murder her ex-husband for financial gain, demonstrating severe premeditation and betrayal.

A Manhattan financier received a 16-year plea deal for multiple charges including rape and drugging teenage girls.

A San Diego jury awarded nearly $10 million to two women sexually abused as children by a horse rancher and his family.

John Moylan avoided jail by assuring the court he would provide a client with her legal documents.

Toronto lawyers jailed for contempt after failing court orders on missing funds from their trust account.

Prosecutors have a new method to access privileged communications, raising concerns about privacy and legal protections for presidential communications.

The Supreme Court declined an appeal regarding parental rights in trans student policy, highlighting growing tensions in school guidelines and parental involvement.

The DOJ is poised to reopen its investigation into the NAR, prompting a legal challenge from the organization.

NAR's petition to the Supreme Court seeks to clarify the terms surrounding the DOJ's investigation agreement.

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is asked to dismiss murder charges against Karen Read, citing unconstitutional double jeopardy after a mistrial.

Dr. Marie Russell's qualifications as a dog bite expert may be challenged in the retrial of Karen Read, which is set for 2025.

The lawsuit highlights a student's alleged unfair punishment for using AI to assist, amid unclear school policies regarding AI usage.

Federal judge blocks Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in every public classroom citing unconstitutionality.

A child in Marin County may have contracted bird flu from raw milk, highlighting food safety issues.

A teacher faces serious allegations of molestation in Solano County.

San Francisco school board aims to cut costs through teacher early retirement packages.

A judge rejected the bankruptcy sale of InfoWars, complicating its financial future.

A system error at the USPTO led to incorrect abandonment notices for hundreds of trademark applications, prompting significant client frustration.

UK court allows Google's use of "shorts" for YouTube Shorts, ruling no trademark infringement occurred.

The FTX bankruptcy plan enables a full refund with interest to former customers, a rare achievement in such cases.

The DOJ has sentenced two Chinese citizens for defrauding Apple in a scheme involving counterfeit iPhones, costing the company over $2.5 million.

Ippei Mizuhara defrauded Shohei Ohtani by misappropriating funds for personal expenses and fraudulent gambling activities, demonstrating significant breach of trust.

Chirag Tomar was sentenced to 60 months for stealing over $20 million in cryptocurrency from Coinbase users through sophisticated spoofing scams.

A moving company sales representative was sentenced to two years in prison for a $3 million fraud scheme targeting over 800 victims.

NJ's Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema faces new obstruction of justice charges amidst past bank fraud and money laundering allegations.

The attorney argues that new video evidence suggests the incident was an attempted robbery rather than attempted murder.

Shawn Souza, a former police officer, was convicted of child rape and indecent assault after a jury trial.

A Flushing woman received a 25-year-to-life sentence for stabbing her attorney after he dropped her as a client due to her dishonesty.

Justin Wayne Halstenberg faces serious charges related to the Line fire, highlighting the dangers of arson and the legal consequences involved.

New video evidence may shift charges against a teenager in the shooting of 49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall from attempted murder to attempted robbery.

A Manhattan man received a five-year prison sentence for a series of violent attacks while pushing a toddler in a stroller.

The lawsuit highlights tensions between traditional media and AI companies over content usage and copyright infringement.

OpenAI is working to limit the amount of documents it must disclose in a copyright case involving AI training on copyrighted books.

Trump is found liable for damages in the 'Electric Avenue' copyright case, with only damages remaining to be determined.

Google argues that the online ad industry is complex and competitive, disputing illegal monopoly claims.

Google's illegal monopoly ruling could reshape its business operations and internet structure.

The upcoming ad tech trial may bring further scrutiny to Google's competitive practices.

Google's advertising dominance may be classified as an illegal monopoly, according to the Justice Department and several states.

The antitrust trial may impact Google's future AI data practices, despite AI not being central to the case.

Google defends its practices in court against antitrust monopoly claims, arguing its ad technology actions support competition, publishers, and advertisers.

The relationship between Google's attorney and the Harris campaign raises concerns about potential bias in antitrust proceedings against Google.

A prison officer is accused of misconduct due to a relationship with a convicted murderer, raising concerns of public trust.

The trial for Karen Read may be postponed to April 1 for re-testing of evidence and expert witness inclusion.

Florida's Attorney General is suing the federal government to resume a suspended investigation into attempted assassination charges against a presidential candidate.

Two individuals are charged following a violent disorder in Deanscurragh, with ongoing investigations by authorities.

The Cozy Corner Sports Bar is being sued for allegedly illegally broadcasting a pay-per-view boxing match to draw in customers.

A Florida man seeks an injunction to stop the auction of Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball, claiming it was stolen from him.

The appellate court reversed a default judgment due to improper amendment of a complaint against Coney Island Realty.

Title company Millennium Abstract Corp. was cleared of breach of contract claims in an escrow dispute.

The Appellate Division ruled that venue challenges must be timely, leading to a reversal of a lower court's transfer decision.

Trump's claim about a 60-day rule limiting DOJ actions is misleading and lacks formal support.

Jack Smith's appeal criticizes Judge Cannon's ruling as unconstitutional and conflicts with established legal precedents.

Jessie Peterson's family was unaware of her death for nearly a year due to hospital miscommunication.

Conversion therapy, despite bans and widespread condemnation, continues to exist in the U.S. under different names and misleading practices.