The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission intends to seek an amendment to its original complaint against crypto exchange Binance. The amendment potentially impacts the need for a court ruling on whether or not tokens such as Solana are considered securities. The SEC has previously named tokens such as SOL, ADA...

SEC intends to amend Binance complaint, removing need for ruling on whether tokens are securities 'at this time'

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

NBC News

Green Dot Corp., a company that partners with Walmart to sell prepaid debit cards at the retail giant, has been fined $44 million by the Federal Reserve for "numerous" alleged failures that harmed consumers over a period of at least five years. In a release Friday, the Fed said Austin-based...

Federal Reserve fines Walmart-linked Green Dot Corp $44 million after customers lost access to funds

China's securities regulator on Tuesday promoted its head of law enforcement to the role of vice chairman, underscoring Beijing's determination to tighten oversight of its $5.1 trillion stock market. Li Ming, chief of the enforcement bureau of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, will replace vice chairman Fang Xinghai, the CSRC...

China securities regulator promotes law enforcement chief to vice chair

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Google has been ordered to pay out $700 million to consumers and the states after being found guilty of violating antitrust laws and engaging in anti-competitive practices. Google Forced to Pay Out $700 Million The US Department of Justice and several states sued Google four years ago, accusing the tech giant of abusing its power […]

Google Forced to Pay Out $700 Million: Consumers to Receive $2 Minimum Payout After Antitrust Violations

Fox Business

Recent data from experts at Cox Automotive shows that Americans are still struggling with car payments. The number of defaults industrywide is up in the first half of 2024.

Americans are falling behind on their car payments

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

Pennsylvania State

Wells Fargo is facing a new proposed class-action lawsuit, accused of breaking the law by forcing customers to accept responsibility for unauthorized transfers. The suit, filed by Jennifer Rice and Erik Westervelt in a Pennsylvania federal court, alleges Wells Fargo routinely violates the Electronic Funds Transfer Act by not reimbursing victims for their losses.

Wells Fargo Illegally Claims Customers Are Liable for Unauthorized Transfers, Say Victims of Bank Fraud, As New Class-Action Lawsuit Filed in Federal Court

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Iowa State

For the second time in five days-and for the seventh time in three years-individuals or entities under the control of the Horseracing and Safety Integrity Act (HISA) have filed a lawsuit in a federal court alleging that the law and its enforcement are unconstitutional. This latest legal action took the...

Another Day, Another New Anti-HISA Federal Lawsuit

Texas State

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(Reuters) -Meta Platforms has agreed to pay $1.4 billion to Texas to resolve the state’s lawsuit accusing the Facebook parent of illegally using facial-recognition technology to collect biometric data of millions of Texans without their consent.

Meta to pay $1.4 billion to settle Texas facial recognition data lawsuit

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Paterson, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Jasmine McGregor, 32, and Jhenelle Lewis, 35, both of Paterson, New Jersey, have pleaded guilty to conspiring with a physician to distribute oxycodone, a powerful opioid, without legitimate medical justification. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Paterson Residents Conspired with Physician to Illegally Distribute Opioids

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Duluth, GA

Capital Chronicles

Have you caught wind of the recent turbulence in the corporate world down in Georgia? Delta Apparel, a well-known name in casual and athletic wear, just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It’s a bit of a shocker considering the company’s rich history and broad impact across several states, including North Carolina.

Unexpected Company in Georgia Files for Bankruptcy

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Broward County, FL

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	Two executives at Florida-based, now-defunct trucking and logistics firm Royal Bengal Logistics Inc. have been charged in participating in a Ponzi scheme that fraudulently raised roughly $112 million from 1,500 investors.Nike's 'Pattern of Ignoring Investor Concerns' Sparks Stakeholder Action




	The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Broward County, Florida residents Ricardi Celicourt and Brisly Guillaume with violations of the securities registration and broker-dealer registration provisions.




	From approximately April 2021 until June 2023, the defendants sold investments to public investors despite never being registered as brokers or dealers with the SEC, or being associated with a registered broker-dealer.




	Celicourt and Guillaume served as then-vice...

SEC Charges Former Trucking Execs Over $112 Million Ponzi Scheme

The U.S. government has filed a civil lawsuit against National General Holdings Corp. and its subsidiaries, accusing the company of fraudulent practices under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act (FIRREA). For more than ten years, National General allegedly force-placed its Collateral Protection Insurance (CPI) on vehicles financed through Wells Fargo, despite borrowers already having the necessary insurance through other carriers. This practice reportedly affected over 655,000 vehicles, leading to unnecessary insurance charges, late fees, negative credit impacts, and even vehicle repossessions.

DOJ Sues Allstate’s National General for Allegedly Deceptive Insurance Practices

Savannah, GA

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Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Bucks County Beacon

Most Americans want Donald Trump to drop out of the race. Most Americans believe Trump is dishonest. Most Americans reject Trump’s vision for the country. And most Americans don’t trust Trump to handle a crisis.

AP-NORC Poll: About 60 Percent of Americans Want Trump to Withdraw from Presidential Race

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Artists sue SEC over whether NFTs are securities, use Taylor Swift tickets as example

Law professor Brian Frye and “Song a Day Mann” songwriter Jonathan Mann filed a complaint against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday. Mann and...

Artists sue SEC over whether NFTs are securities, use Taylor Swift tickets as example

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