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Apr 06 2026BUSINESS

University Lawsuit: Whistleblower Claims Retaliation and Discrimination

The University of Oregon faces a lawsuit from a former business‑operations director who says she and three coworkers were fired after reporting their supervisor’s misconduct. She alleges the supervisor, Richard Menard, made racist and sexist remarks and abused his authority by hiring a personal f

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

Clifton’s Workplace Storm: Old Workers vs. New Council

A former city lawyer, Matthew Priore, says the Clifton council has bullied him and pushed him into early retirement. He calls the four current members a “Cabal. ” Priore’s suit lists harsh claims: constant harassment, false accusations, threats to his job and benefits, and a hostile work environment

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Apr 03 2026FINANCE

Money Mismanagement at Local Wealth Firm Leaves Clients High and Dry

A financial advisor in Longmeadow allegedly ran what looks like a classic scam, using client money for personal luxuries instead of investments. The U. S. regulator says John Brodacki III took $1. 8 million from at least 18 clients—mostly retirees—over several years. His estate now faces legal actio

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Apr 03 2026SPORTS

Rival fighters Collide Again in Court Years After MMA Showdown

Four years after their high-profile UFC fight, Colby Covington is taking legal action against Jorge Masvidal for an unplanned altercation outside a Miami restaurant. The situation escalates their long-running rivalry that began when they trained together at American Top Team and turned personal year

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Apr 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

Apple’s Fitness Head Steps Down Amid Harassment Claims

After thirteen years at the company, the lead developer behind Apple Watch’s fitness tracking has announced his departure. The decision follows a lawsuit that alleges he abused power over a staff member and created an unsafe workplace. Legal documents say the suit will move to trial next year,

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Legal battle heats up over Massachusetts marijuana policy change

Four cannabis entrepreneurs in Massachusetts have taken legal action to stop a potential statewide vote that would reverse recreational marijuana sales while keeping medical cannabis legal. The group, all active participants in state programs designed to right past wrongs in drug enforcement, filed

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Mar 31 2026ENVIRONMENT

Coal Plants Get a Free Pass on Pollution, Groups Fight Back in Court

A group of health and environmental organizations isn't backing down after a recent decision to weaken rules on toxic air pollution from coal power plants. They’ve taken legal action, arguing that the changes expose kids and other at-risk groups to serious harm. The lawsuit targets a federal agency’

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Mar 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Water Fight: Town Sues Big Tech for Polluted Supply

Will power in Willingboro now meets legal power as the local water authority takes a major technology firm and several others to federal court. The lawsuit claims that dangerous chemicals, known as PFAS and 1‑4 dioxane, have seeped into the town’s groundwater. These substances are listed by federal

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Mar 28 2026OPINION

Oakland schools face another challenge: a lawsuit over heritage months

Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) runs on tight funds, serving mostly low-income students who need stable classrooms more than legal battles. Yet the state education department just filed a lawsuit claiming the district didn't do enough to fight antisemitism—despite no clear evidence of widespr

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Concert Deals, Texas Lawsuits and School Rules: A Week of Big Moves

The week kicked off with a surprise for music fans: the Justice Department and Live Nation have come close to a settlement in a lawsuit that criticises their grip on concert tickets. The case, launched by the Biden team and joined by 30 state attorneys general, says Live Nation’s purchase of Ticketm

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