Thrower v. Academy Mortg. Corp., 172 F.4th 703 (9th Cir. 2026) Gwen Thrower was awarded attorneys’ fees, expenses, and costs in her False Claims Act action against Academy Mortgage, her […]
California Implements Regional Stay-at-Home Order Triggered by ICU Capacity to Curb COVID-19 Transmission
On December 3, 2020, the California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) announced a Regional Stay-at-Home Order (“Order”) that will be triggered if Intensive Care Unit (“ICU”) capacity drops […]
President Biden Issues Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy
On July 9, 2021, President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy (the “Order”). The Order directs various federal agencies to combat […]
OSHA COVID-19 ETS – Sixth Circuit December 3, 2021 Order Confirming Briefing Schedule and Resolving Procedural Motions
On November 4, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) released an Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) requiring employers with 100 or more employees to implement mandatory COVID-19 […]
President Trump Signs New Executive Order Eliminating ‘Racially Discriminatory DEI Activities’ by Federal Contractors
On March 26, 2026, President Trump signed Executive Order 14398 entitled Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, the latest in a series of administration orders aimed at diversity, […]
Treasury Issues Geographic Targeting Order to Banks in Hennepin and Ramsey Counties and FinCEN Alert to Combat Fraud in Minnesota | Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.
On January 9, 2026, the U.S. Department of Treasury issued a Geographic Targeting Order and FinCEN Alert to enhance financial activity reporting and combat fraud in Minnesota. Geographic […]
How U.S. Control of Venezuelan Oil Could Redefine the World Order | StoneTurn
U.S. involvement in Venezuela’s oil sector carries significant implications for global energy markets and international power structures. This article examines how potential U.S. control over Venezuelan oil production […]
Diddy Judge Refuses to Overturn Convictions or Order New Trial
A federal judge has denied a bid by Sean “Diddy” Combs to overturn his prostitution convictions, clearing the path for sentencing later this week. In a ruling late […]
Supreme Court Stays Temporary Restraining Order Restricting Immigration Stops — Justia News — September 10, 2025
On Monday, September 8, 2025, the United States Supreme Court paused a temporary restraining order restricting immigration stops in Los Angeles and central California. U.S. District Judge Maame […]
President Trump Signs Executive Order Prosecuting Burning of the American Flag — Justia News — August 27, 2025
On Monday, August 25, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order prosecuting burning of the American Flag. The order states that “[d]esecrating [the flag] is uniquely […]