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Is Elon Musk's $1 million voter sweepstakes legal? Experts weigh in.

The giveaway seems illegal, but occupies a blurry area of law, experts told ABC News.

The Just-Passed ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule Already Faces a Legal Battle

A court case to overturn the FTC’s new regulation is one of a growing number of legal challenges by businesses seeking to reduce the authority of government agencies.

Business - Inc. - October 24

RNC is leading the legal charge for Trump amid echoes of 2020 election chaos

When a local Republican official in Georgia filed a lawsuit this year declaring that election boards did not have a duty to certify results, the lawyer she turned to was part of the legal team who ...

Legal bid for Ecuador forest to be recognised as song co-creator

Petition to Ecuador’s copyright office is first legal attempt to recognise an ecosystem’s moral authorship. A forest in Ecuador could be recognised as the co-creator of a song under a ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Trump legal team motions to dismiss Jack Smith election interference case

Former President Donald Trump's defense team has filed a motion to dismiss the federal election interference case against him arguing special counsel Jack Smith's appointment was illegal. CBS News' ...

‘We’re eating ourselves’: big money turns football into legal battlefield

Vast sums underpinning top competitions have sparked outbreak of ‘lawfare’ that could reshape the sport

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Seminole Tribe settles legal challenges to online sports gambling exclusivity in Florida

The Seminole Tribe of Florida and a group of businesses that operate racetracks and poker rooms have settled a yearslong legal dispute over whether the Seminole Tribe should have exclusive rights ...

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

Willie Nelson talks about grief, legalizing marijuana and that Beyoncé collaboration

Willie Nelson, whose heartbreaking new album "Last Leaf on the Tree" comes out Friday, talks about grief, legalizing marijuana, and that Beyoncé collaboration.

‘I’m walking here!’: jaywalking legalized in New York City

New law, letting people cross street outside of crosswalk, ends racial disparities in enforcement, council member says. Jaywalking – that time-honored practice of crossing the street outside of the ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

No more tickets for crossing against the light now that jaywalking is legal in NYC

Jaywalking is now legal in New York City

Trump's policy priorities suggest legal chaos would return with him

Trump’s impulsive leadership style and frequent controversial pronouncements played a complicating role in the administration’s many court battles during his time in office.

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

The 7 Best Ways to Legally Protect Your Intellectual Property

If you don’t safeguard your ideas, your unique advantage can easily be stolen.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Mexico Passes Bill Barring Legal Challenges to Constitutional Changes

The bill has drawn criticism from legal scholars who say it would bulldoze any judicial oversight of constitutional matters.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

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.

Trump could be on the hook for huge legal bills if he loses the election

The former president has faced more than $100 million in legal costs, which he’s largely financed through campaign donations.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Private schools vote for legal action over VAT plans

The Independent Schools Council, which represents 1,400 schools, votes to proceed with legal action.

'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune' at Center of Legal Feud Between Sony and CBS

Sony alleges that CBS, which distributes the shows, has hurt profitability for the franchises.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

Texas hospitals must now ask patients whether they're in the US legally

Texas hospital patients will be asked if they’re in the U.S. legally starting Friday

Health - ABC News - 14 hours ago

How Trump and Harris' stances and policy plans on marijuana legalization compare

Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have offered their views on legalizing weed.

Trump, Harris camps prepare to ‘go to the mattress’ in election legal battles

Hours after Steve Bannon was released from prison Tuesday upon serving a four-month stint for evading a congressional subpoena, the onetime adviser to former President Trump sounded the alarm about ...

Politics - The Hill - 8 hours ago

'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune' in the midst of a legal battle between Sony and CBS

For decades Sony and CBS have partnered to produce and distribute two of TV's longest-running and most popular programs, 'Wheel of Fortune' and 'Jeopardy!' Now the game shows are in the midst of a ...

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 hours ago

Arab and Muslim leaders risk blowback for endorsing Harris

Harris faces ongoing challenges in finding Muslim and Arab community leaders willing to publicly embrace her and risk blowback from their own constituents.

Politics - NBC News - October 14

Morning Report — Break a political deadlock? Take risks.

In today’s issue: Vice President Harris insists she’s the underdog in the presidential race. This week, she’s campaigning that way. Underdogs, when hemmed in, take risks. And sitting for a Fox News ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Senate majority at risk of falling out of reach for Democrats

Former President Trump's strength in the upper Midwest is putting Senate Democrats on defense, giving the GOP hopes it can not only win the Senate majority but grow it beyond a seat or two. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Germany urged to ensure protection for at-risk Afghans

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Pension de-risking: the pitfalls for retirement savers

Bonds, traditionally seen as safe assets for pension pots, have been subject to huge fluctuations in recent years

Business - Financial Times - October 18

US oil companies risk an unexpectedly large bill

Investor group alleges that US oil and gas groups are breaking the rules on corporate financial disclosure

World - Financial Times - October 18

Frozen Waffle Products Are Recalled Over Listeria Risk

Some products were sold under the brands of major retailers like Kroger, Price Chopper and Walmart. No illnesses so far have been linked to the waffles.

Business - The New York Times - October 19

Frozen waffles recalled due to listeria risk

Treehouse Foods recalled frozen waffles due to a possible listeria outbreak in a Friday release. The brand sells items in commercial stores across the United States and Canada. The company says the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19