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Albertsons sues Kroger after federal judge blocks merger
Grocery giant Albertsons called off its nearly $25 billion merger with Kroger after a federal judge temporarily blocked the union Tuesday in an effort to protect consumers from increasing costs. ...CBS News - 5h -
Albertsons Sues Kroger, Terminates Merger After Judge Blocks Supermarket Megadeal
Albertsons’ lawsuit said the rival grocery company failed to exercise its best efforts to win regulatory approval for the $20 billion deal.The Wall Street Journal - 10h -
Albertsons Gives Up Kroger Bid, Sues the Grocery Chain for Failed Deal
The lawsuit follows two separate Monday rulings blocking what would have been the largest ever grocery chain merger.Inc. - 12h -
Business leaders warn Reeves about the impact of her Budget tax rises
Banking, energy and transport executives voice concerns in meeting with UK chancellorFinancial Times - 13h -
Albertsons sues Kroger after judge rules against grocery merger
Albertsons on Wednesday formally terminated its proposed $25 billion merger with Kroger and filed a lawsuit against its supermarket competitor, saying Kroger violated its contract and didn’t follow ...NBC News - 13h -
Albertsons Backs Out of Merger Deal and Sues Kroger After Court Rulings
The supermarket chain had tried to join forces with Kroger, but judges sided with federal and state regulators who charged that the merger would reduce competition.The New York Times - 7h -
Albertsons calls off Kroger merger, sues for breach of contract
Albertsons said it is calling off its merger with Kroger and is suing the rival grocery chain for breach of contract.CBS News - 13h -
Albertsons sues Kroger after judge rules against grocery merger
Albertsons filed a lawsuit against Kroger, saying it violated its contract and didn't follow through on commitments to help get the deal approved.CNBC - 13h -
Albertsons abandons merger and sues Kroger
Albertsons said Wednesday that it has terminated a $25 billion merger agreement with Kroger and will sue the grocery giant, alleging the company didn’t do enough to get the deal done. Judges in ...The Hill - 13h -
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Weiner launches exploratory committee for NYC City Council run
Former Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) launched an exploratory committee to potentially run for New York City Council, 13 years after resigning from Congress amid a sexting scandal. Weiner, 60, ...The Hill - 1d -
Janet Yellen, Jason Miller Take Stage at WSJ CEO Council
Jason Miller, Janet Yellen, Michael Casey and more will discuss Trump’s agenda, the economy and cybersecurity at the summit Tuesday afternoon.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Birmingham equal pay deal raises doubt over council’s bankruptcy
Authority to pay about £250mn to settle historic dispute, far less than previously expectedFinancial Times - 1d -
Cruz says Daniel Penny should sue Manhattan DA
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said Daniel Penny should sue Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for "malicious prosecution," after the Marine veteran was found not guilty of homicide Monday in the New ...The Hill - 1d -
Thousands to get payouts as Birmingham City Council agrees equal pay deal
Settling the thousands of long-running claims is a "good day for low-paid women", Unison says.BBC News - 1d -
AllianceBernstein to sue Switzerland over $17bn Credit Suisse debt wipeout
US asset manager will join case over decision when UBS took over struggling rivalFinancial Times - 1d -
Birmingham to settle equal pay claim that tipped council into bankruptcy
Payout likely to be lower than original top-end estimate of £760mn which has led to steep service cuts and asset salesFinancial Times - 2d -
Labour council leader quits over alleged sex messages to refugees
Police are investigating Edinburgh councillor Cammy Day following an allegation of inappropriate behaviour.BBC News - 2d -
New York City Council Sues Adams for Blocking Solitary Confinement Ban
The lawsuit charges that Mayor Eric Adams exceeded his authority when he declared a state of emergency to block a ban on the practice in city jails.The New York Times - 2d -
Police investigating Labour council leader
Scottish Labour confirmed Cammy Day has been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.BBC News - 3d -
New UK planning rules will bypass councils to fast-track housebuilding
Housing secretary Angela Rayner says ministers will be ‘grasping the nettle’ in system overhaulFinancial Times - 3d -
Plans to expand university backed by council
New buildings could be built, with new schools of medicine and business included in the proposals.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Quarry developer asks council to pay appeal costs
A firm is hoping to claim money from the local council ahead of a planning decision on an airfield.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Special Education Services With a Catch: Parents Are Asked Not to Sue
New York City school officials want families seeking such services to waive their right to sue the Education Department in exchange for receiving them.The New York Times - 5d -
Supreme Court agrees to weigh terrorist victims' bid to sue Palestinian entities
The Supreme Court agreed to hear an unusual case in which Congress intervened to help victims of terrorism sue Palestinian entities.NBC News - 5d -
CFPB sues Comerica Bank, alleging it failed to administer federal benefits program
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accused the bank of intentionally terminating calls and mishandling fraud complaints.CNBC - 5d -
Jordan Neely’s Father Sues Daniel Penny, Accusing Him of Assault
Andre Zachery claims that Mr. Penny, who put Mr. Neely in a chokehold on a subway train last year, caused his son’s death through “negligence, carelessness and recklessness.”The New York Times - 6d -
No need for 'large' council tax hikes - Robison
The finance secretary says a record funding deal should prevent an increase - but the decision will rest with local authorities.BBC News - 6d -
NYC subway chokehold victim's father sues Daniel Penny
The father of Jordan Neely, the man who died after a Marine veteran on a New York City subway car put him in a chokehold, has announced a lawsuit against the man facing charges of manslaughter in ...The Hill - 6d -
Rocket Mortgage Sues U.S., Challenges DOJ Discrimination Suit
Rocket Mortgage sued the federal government as part of a challenge to the Justice Department’s recent discrimination lawsuit tying Rocket to the conduct of an appraiser it used.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
Councils call for cash to cover homeless bill shortfall
The Local Government Association says a freeze on central funding has cost councils nearly £740m since 2019.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
North Carolina Town Sues Duke Energy Over Climate Change
Carrboro accused Duke, one the nation’s largest utility companies, of ignoring data about climate change while increasing use of fossil fuels.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Mom sues Mattel over Wicked doll packages with porn site link
Holly Ricketson of South Carolina files proposed class action after daughter shows her hardcore photographs. Mattel was sued on Tuesday by a South Carolina mother for mistakenly putting a link to ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Yellowknife city council drops city-run dog pound from budget
Yellowknife city council removed $550,000, intended to operate its own dog pound, from the city's draft budget on Monday.Council made the unanimous decision as part of its budget review. The city's ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Starmer plans peerage for former chief of staff Sue Gray
PM’s ‘political list’ said to be long even as he axes 92 hereditary peers to trim the size of the LordsFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Bitcoin buyer sues council over £600m 'lost in tip'
James Howells believes the hard drive is now worth about £600m since the recent Bitcoin surge.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
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‘It’s about justice’: fighter from guerrilla war sues Spanish government for €1m
Joan Busquets, 96, suffered torture, forced labour and 20 years in prison under the Franco regime and seeks reparations. One of the last surviving fighters from the guerrilla war waged against the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Huge sinkhole is still growing, council leader warns
It could be months until evacuated residents are able to return to their homes, one homeowner says.BBC News - Dec. 2
