Lawsuit Filed Against Ed Sheeran, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Over “The Rest of Our Life” Song

- January 12, 2018

When most people hear the names Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, they think of country music, not copyright infringement. However, a recent lawsuit has the country music power couple caught in the middle of “alleged copyright infringement.”The lawsuit itself was filed by “songwriters Sean Carey and Beau Golden” and also names “Ed Sheeran, Amy Wadge, Johnny McDaid, Steve Mac, Sony/ATV and WB Music” in addition to the couple.

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement Raids 7-Eleven Stores in 18 States

- January 11, 2018

Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided dozens of 7-Eleven stores before dawn on Wednesday, with inspections taking place in California, the national capital, and 17 other states. According to Politico.com, seven agents filed into a Los Angeles outlet shortly before dawn. Ordering customers and a beer delivery driver to wait outside, the officers shook down the

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White House Riled Up After West Coast Judge Saves Dreamers from Deportation

- January 11, 2018

Commander-in-Chief Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have blasted a San Francisco judge whose immigration ruling might protect Dreamers from sudden deportation. In a Tuesday night verdict, U.S. District Court Judge William Alsup ordered the federal government to resume its processing of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program renewals. Under DACA, illegal immigrants who arrived

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Montrose Memorial Hospital Agrees to $400K Settlement, Ending Age Discrimination Lawsuit

- January 10, 2018

After losing an age discrimination case in court, Montrose Memorial Hospital has to pay “29 former employees — ages 40 and older — a total of $400,000 in a settlement.” The lawsuit itself was filed back in September 2016 by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and resulted in a “multi-year investigation sparked by former longtime employees, some with over 20 years experience, who alleged they were fired or forced to resign due to their age.”

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Court Tosses Trump Decision and Gives Hope to Dreamers Across the Country

- January 10, 2018

A San Francisco judge’s verdict could topple the Trump administration’s efforts to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. In a Tuesday night ruling, U.S. District Judge William Alsup criticized the White House’s take on DACA. According to Alsup, Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ conclusion that the program was illegal seemed founded in fallacy and

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Senate Democrats Push Ahead to Restore Net Neutrality

- January 10, 2018

A Senate bill seeking to restore net neutrality now has upwards of 40 co-sponsors. Democrats made the announcement Tuesday, just after another dozen senators had signed onto the effort. According to The Hill, the bill now has enough support to clear a procedural threshold and be fast-tracked toward a floor vote. Nevertheless, with Republicans still

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