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July 15, 2025 – Applying for a U.S. passport for a 2-year-old baby requires an in-person process at a passport acceptance facility, such as a post office or library, with both parents or guardians typically present. Passports for children under 16 are valid for 5 years and cannot be renewed; a new application is needed … Read more
August 21, 2025 – Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, has appointed Bo Hines, a former White House cryptocurrency policy adviser under President Donald Trump, as its Strategic Advisor for Digital Assets and U.S. Strategy. Announced on August 19, 2025, the move signals Tether’s aggressive push to expand its presence in the United States amid … Read more
The Granulated Sugar Antitrust Litigation (MDL No. 3110) involves multiple federal lawsuits consolidated in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, alleging that major sugar producers, including ASR Group International, Inc., American Sugar Refining, Inc., Domino Foods, Inc., United Sugar Producers & Refiners Cooperative, Michigan Sugar Company, Cargill, Inc., and Commodity Information, Inc., … Read more
In a high-stakes legal battle over intellectual property, Samsung Electronics has accused a former executive of stealing trade secrets to aid a Chinese rival, potentially giving the competitor an unfair advantage in navigating U.S. tariffs on imported goods. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, highlights escalating tensions … Read more
Corporate legal teams across the U.S. are ditching the traditional law firm secondee model in favor of interim counsel hires, unlocking significant cost savings and operational agility amid tightening budgets and rising workloads. According to a September 2025 report from Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA), this pivot is driven by frustrations over secondees’ limited value—often … Read more
Miami Attorney Presses Hunter Biden in $1B Defamation Fight OverviewMelania Trump, through her Miami-based attorney Alejandro Brito, has threatened Hunter Biden with a $1 billion defamation lawsuit over claims he made linking her to Jeffrey Epstein. The legal action stems from comments Biden made during an August 5, 2025, interview on “Channel 5 with Andrew … Read more
Can You Buy a Car with a Credit Card in Australia? Weighing the Pros and Cons By Staff Reporter, August 26, 2025 In Australia, purchasing a car with a credit card is technically possible but comes with significant caveats, making it a niche and often costly option. As interest rates fluctuate and financial strategies evolve, … Read more
Missouri Appellate Court Overturns Dismissal 14-Month Litigation Delay Deemed Insufficient for Failure to Prosecute By Legal Affairs DeskSt. Louis, August 26, 2025 – In a significant ruling that reinforces Missouri’s judicial preference for resolving cases on their substantive merits, the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Eastern District has reversed a lower court’s decision to … Read more
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Shareholders Upping Pressure on Companies to Disclose Political Activities In recent years, shareholders have increasingly demanded greater transparency from corporations regarding their political activities, including campaign contributions, lobbying efforts, and affiliations with political organizations. This surge in activism reflects growing concerns about the influence of corporate money in politics and its potential impact on governance, … Read more