IBM Settles Chinese Bribery Charges for $10 Million with SEC
On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Richard Leon in Washington gave his approval on a $10 million agreement between IBM and…
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Feds Hit SAC Capital with Further Inside Trading Charges
Though billionaire Steven A. Cohen seems perpetually cushioned from direct charges, his hedge funds, operated at SAC Capital Advisors, continue…
Two Women Wed in County Defying Pennsylvania Ban
Pennsylvania state law currently bans same-sex marriages. However, yesterday morning two women were wed after receiving their marriage license from…
Federal Raids Continue on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Washington
Despite the people and the state of Washington having made use of recreational marijuana legal, federal raids on medical marijuana…
Filipino Man Spared Deportation as He’s Gay
On Wednesday, a unanimous three-judge panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a decision by the Board…
USC Involved in Failure to Prosecute Rape Case
Sexual violence occurs on campuses around the country. It is a sad fact that will hopefully change for the better.…
GlaxoSmithKline Impacted by Scandal in China
Big pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline has been involved in a scandal in China. According to Reuters, GSK thinks the corruption “involved…
DC Circuit Rules Law Allowing Inclusion of “Israel” in U.S. Passport is Unconstitutional
On Tuesday, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled in the matter of Zivotofsky…
Subway “Sandwich Artist” Puts Penis on Bread
A new genre has opened up with the advent of camera-phone technology, Instagram, and Tweeting: fast food gross outs. There’s…
Federal Judge Granted Injunction Against North Dakota Abortion Ban
North Dakota legislature has passed a new law that bans abortions at and after 6 weeks into the pregnancy.…
Merry Mayor Accused of Asking Staff to Work without Panties
Last Thursday, San Diego Democratic Party leaders decided not to ask Bob Filner, the mayor of San Diego, to resign…
McDonald’s Staff Stages Walk Out After Owners Refuse to Fix Air Conditioning
Sure it’s been hot lately, but imagine working in the kitchen of McDonald’s filled with employees and customers, and of…