King County to Pay $2.25m to Family of Black Teen Killed by Deputies
MiChance Dunlap-Gittens was shot to death in a sting operation against his 16-year old friend.
Ryan J. Farrick
Ryan Farrick is a freelance writer and small business advertising consultant based out of mid-Michigan. Passionate about international politics and world affairs, he’s an avid traveler with a keen interest in the connections between South Asia and the United States. Ryan studied neuroscience and has spent the last several years working as an operations manager in transportation logistics.
Lawmakers, Attorneys General Push for Antitrust Investigation into Meatpacking Industry
Officials say the meatpacking industry has had problems for years–and it’s problems are only getting worse with coronavirus.
California Sues Uber, Lyft for Misclassifying Ride-Share Drivers as Independent Contractors
The suit, filed by state Attorney General Xavier Becerra and an assortment of city attorneys, accuses Uber and Lyft of violating a recently-passed California law.
FDA Announces New Regulations for Makers of Coronavirus Antibody Tests
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that newly manufactured coronavirus antibody tests will be subject to strict standards. According to The Wall Street Journal, the FDA has been extensively criticized for pushing antibody tests to market without holding manufacturers to any rigid regulatory standard. New tests, says the Journal, began flooding the market
Half of all Michigan Prisoners Test Positive for Coronavirus
Inmates have filed a class action against the state, demanding better testing and more protection.
Lawsuit Blasts Trump Administration for Blocking Stimulus Payments to Citizens Married to Immigrants
The lawsuit reveals how the Trump administration has kept money from qualified U.S. citizens who happen to married to immigrants.
Whataburger Settles Lawsuit Claiming Florida Location Had Whites-Only Hiring Policy
Despite its settlement, Whataburger continues to maintain it did nothing wrong.
Michigan Congress, Governor Set for Showdown on Coronavirus Emergency Powers
Michigan’s Republican House suggested Gov. Whitmer has mischaracterized their stance on re-opening the economy.
U.S. Sees Massive Uptick in Price-Gouging Complaints Since Coronavirus Outbreak’s Beginning
The office of Michigan Attorney General recently announced one of its first settlements.
Judge Upholds Michigan Gov. Whitmer’s Stay-at-Home Order
Judge Christopher Murray said “Monday morning quarterbacking” isn’t the responsibility of courts.