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Salmond ally hopes family will continue legal action
The former first minister was in the process of suing the Scottish government when he died on Saturday.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
Air pollution death settlement is not a win, says mum
Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, who lived near London's South Circular Road, had a fatal asthma attack in 2013.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Private schools vote for legal action over VAT plans
The Independent Schools Council, which represents 1,400 schools, votes to proceed with legal action.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Unite union may bring legal action over winter fuel payments
Unite has called on the government to reverse the cut for millions of pensioners.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Post Office campaigner Alan Bates threatens further legal action
Former sub-postmaster calls for deadline for victim payouts to be setBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Trump targets Washington Post, CBS with long-shot legal actions over Harris coverage, ads
The Donald Trump legal bids against CBS and The Washington Post came days before the election between the GOP nominee and his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Olympic boxer Imane Khelif takes legal action over male chromosomes claims
Algerian took gold in Paris amid huge controversy Complaint filed over online abuse and latest reporting Imane Khelif, the boxer who won Olympic gold amid a gender eligibility row , is taking ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Canadiens: Tremblay's Actions Were A Warning
Before he was appointed Montreal Canadiens' coach, Mario Tremblay couldn't help himself rubbing it in while interviewing a competitor for the job.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20 -
Call for 'immediate action' to tackle shoplifting
Cases are under-reported and "immediate action" is needed to tackle the crisis, a Lords review finds.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Legal complaint filed against Fifa's 'abuse of dominance'
The top European leagues and players' union Fifpro file a legal complaint against Fifa over what they claim is an "abuse of dominance".Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
NBA's Silver: No regrets on backing legal betting
NBA commissioner Adam Silver says he does not regret a 2014 op-ed in which he supported changing U.S. law on sports betting, part of a movement that changed the sports landscape in the past decade.Sports - ESPN - October 16 -
Musk is giving some US voters $1m. Is it legal?
Two voters have already picked up their lottery-style cheques for a million dollars from Elon Musk.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
Is Elon Musk's $1 million election giveaway legal?
Elon Musk announced Saturday he is giving away $1 million daily through Nov. 5 to swing state voters who sign a petition for his pro-Trump political action committee. Musk has already committed at ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Elon Musk's PAC giveaway raises legal concerns
Elon Musk is giving away big bucks to random voters who sign a petition from his political action committee. But there's a catch — and it's raising concerns about possible campaign finance ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Alabama Prison Labor Program Faces Legal Challenges
A work-release program for Alabama prisoners provides labor for corporations and income for the state. Lawsuits are challenging its constitutionality.Business - The New York Times - October 26 -
What will happen to Trump's legal issues after the election?
Donald Trump has more than just the presidency on the line Nov. 5 — the outcome of his various legal troubles hinges on the election, as well.Politics - NBC News - October 30 -
Jaywalking Is a New York Tradition. Now It’s Legal, Too.
New Yorkers can cross the street wherever they please without fear of a summons. Some fear the new law could lead to more pedestrian deaths.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
Are Ballot Selfies Legal? That Depends on Where You Live.
New York is among the states where ballot selfies are banned, according to a recent report. Californians can snap away.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 31 -
Florida ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana fails
A ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana in the state of Florida is projected to fall short, according to Decision Desk HQ, although medicinal use is still legal in the Sunshine State. ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Florida amendment to legalize recreational marijuana falls short
Amendment 3, which would have legalized the recreational use and manufacturing of marijuana in the state, failed to get the 60% voter support.Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
What happens to the president-elect's legal cases now?
Donald Trump is facing three criminal cases and a sentencing over a felony conviction.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Post-Affirmative Action, Is Sustained Campus Diversity Suspicious?
There are perfectly legal explanations for why schools’ demographics might not change after the fall of affirmative action.Top stories - The New York Times - October 16 -
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Action demanded over surge in illegal meat imports
The government is warned of a "foot-and-mouth" level crisis over potentially diseased meat flooding into the UK.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Will investors live to regret their pre-Budget actions?
Gains may have been locked in too soon in anticipation of a bigger CGT increaseWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
The Headlines From a Blockbuster Night of Champions League Action
Real Madrid and Manchester City were both soundly beaten.Sports - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
PS5 Pro Review - Powerful On Paper, Ordinary In Action
When the PlayStation 5 debuted in November 2020, Sony made a compelling case for picking one up. In addition to simply being a shiny new console, the value proposition it presented was largely in ...Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago -
Trump victory is a major setback for climate action, experts say
Trump's election will hit immediate efforts to tackle climate change, experts say - but the longer-term effect is less certain.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
'It is scary': Women call for street safety action
Around 500 people took part in a march organised by a QUB society called Walkie Talkie Girlies.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Tuchel starts as new England manager in 2025
Thomas Tuchel has been announced as England's new head coach, the Football Association confirmed on Wednesday.Sports - ESPN - October 16 -
Disney sets new timetable to replace Iger as chief
US entertainment company appoints James Gorman as chair as it seeks to end decade-long succession sagaBusiness - Financial Times - October 21 -
Athletics Drop ‘Oakland’ From Their Name
The team has a new designation and will play at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento.Sports - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
AAPI adults more likely to view legal immigration as asset to US: Survey
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and Native Hawaiian adults are more likely than the rest of the U.S. population to view immigration as an asset to the country, a new survey found. ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
The Papers: 'Prepare for higher taxes' and 'I legally punished' Sara
Some of Tuesday's papers lead on the chancellor's hint that business taxes will rise.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Claims Over Reporter's Relationship With RFK Jr. Surface in Legal Feud With Ex
The drama over a New York magazine reporter’s relationship with onetime presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is playing out in two different venues.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15 -
The cannabis industry is awaiting a legal green light, but can businesses survive?
Legal gray area surrounding the drug makes it difficult to prepare next steps, with rescheduling a perpetual threat. The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, which took place in downtown Chicago ...World - The Guardian - October 16