Columbus, OH

Utah State

Utah has taken a significant step in the ongoing battle against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, by joining the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) antitrust lawsuit. This legal action accuses the companies of exploiting their dominant position in the concert and live entertainment industry to inflate ticket prices and stifle competition, harming fans across the country.

Utah Joins DOJ’s Antitrust Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster, Strengthening Nationwide Effort

Following a massive data breach at the background-checking business National Public Data, a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of nearly all Americans who had their social security number and other information compromised. The hacker group known as USDoD allegedly stole the personal identifiable information (PII) of 2.9...

National Public Data Breach Lawsuit Filed After Hackers Claim To Have Social Security Numbers of Nearly Every American

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Florida State

Gainesville, FL

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Big changes are coming to Florida’s home improvement scene as LL Flooring, the company once known as Lumber Liquidators, is shutting down five of its stores across the state. This isn’t just a Florida issue—LL Flooring is going through a massive restructuring nationwide after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, which will affect 94 stores in 31 states.

A home improvement store chain to shut down 5 locations in Florida due to bankruptcy issues

Three-quarters of consumers who’ve purchased insurance from their bank want to buy more. But here’s the rub: Many bank customers are unfamiliar with their bank’s insurance offerings. PYMNTS Intelligence’s latest report, “Increasing Enthusiasm: The Effects of Purchasing Bank-Provided Insurance,” a collaboration with Franklin Madison, makes the case in five charts why banks would be well served to boost awareness of their insurance offerings.

Increasing Enthusiasm: The Effects of Purchasing Bank-Provided Insurance

Baltimore, MD

Baltimore has launched a legal battle against several major U.S. shale oil producers, accusing them of conspiring to limit production and artificially inflating prices for gasoline, diesel fuel, and heating oil. According to Reuters, the lawsuit targets prominent industry players including Hess Corporation, Permian Resources, Chesapeake Energy, Occidental Petroleum, Diamondback Energy, and Pioneer Natural Resources, which was recently acquired by Exxon Mobil.

Baltimore Sues Major U.S. Shale Oil Producers Over Alleged Price-Fixing Conspiracy

North Carolina State

Greg Lindberg, the North Carolina insurance and business executive now awaiting sentencing on a bribery conviction, can’t escape a $524 million arbitration and civil judgment against him, a federal appeals court decided this week. Also this week, the state Supreme Court dismissed Lindberg’s challenge in a separate case, finally allowing liquidation of two of his life insurance companies.

NC High Court Allows Liquidation of Lindberg Insurers; He Owes $524M in Fed Case

Despite Julie Chrisley‘s request to appear remotely for her resentencing court date next month, a federal court judge has ordered the locked-up reality star to appear in person at the hearing. As reported by WSB-TV, a judge has denied Julie’s request to attend the hearing via Zoom call. Last...

Julie Chrisley Shock as Judge Orders Her to Appear in Court for Resentencing

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Your article was successfully shared with the contacts you provided. A federal judge ruled the U.S. Federal Trade Commission can’t enforce its near-total ban on noncompete agreements that was set to go into effect next month, blocking an effort by the agency to make labor markets more competitive. In...

Federal Judge Blocks FTC's Noncompete Ban

Louisiana State

Latin Times

A new report by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Louisiana has revealed significant physical and sexual abuse of detained migrants within Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers in the state including, in some instances, abuses the abuses which "meet the definitions of torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment under international human rights treaties."

New report uncovers widespread inhumane treatment of immigrants at Louisiana ICE centers

In June of this year, the FTC revised the “Trade Regulation Rule Relating to Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Home Entertainment Products.” Originally issued in 1974, the newly amended FTC Power Output Rating allows the consumer to more easily compare amplifiers today than the original rule did.

The Federal Trade Commission Imposes Dramatically Stricter Requirements for Amplifier Power Output Claims.

The Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against RealPage on Friday morning, alleging its software enables landlords to collude on rent. North Carolina, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Minnesota, Oregon, Tennessee and Washington are also parties to the suit, the New York Times reported. The DOJ accused RealPage of facilitating a...

DOJ files antitrust suit against embattled RealPage

Colorado State

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Colorado has joined the Justice Department in filing a lawsuit against software company RealPage Inc for allegedly using illegal agreements with landlords to carry out a price-fixing scheme.

Colorado joins Justice Department in antitrust suit against RealPage

New Jersey State

San Antonio, TX

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - A San Antonio, Texas woman, Janet Bernal, also known by several aliases including “Rocky G” and “RockyG-Kruella,” has been arrested and charged with wire fraud for allegedly selling over $18 million worth of counterfeit coupons to be used at retail stores across the United States.

Coupon Queen's $18M Fraud: Woman Arrested in Nationwide Scheme

Appling County, GA

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

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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

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DOJ Suit Centers On Ticketmaster’s SafeTix, Alleging Anti-Competitive Market Control

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has criticized Ticketmaster’s SafeTix system, which the company markets as a secure method for accessing event tickets. The DOJ argues that...

DOJ Suit Centers On Ticketmaster’s SafeTix, Alleging Anti-Competitive Market Control

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