About the only thing people remember about Jay Gould, the biggest robber of the Robber Barons, is Black Friday, the day in September 1869 when he blew up the stock Read more
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GOP legal challenges may freeze Biden’s plan for student-loan forgiveness in October, just before midterm elections
WASHINGTON—The Biden administration and Republican opponents of mass student debt cancellation appear headed for a legal confrontation with hundreds of billions of dollars at stake just weeks before the November midterm elections. GOP Read more
Opinion: Imprisoned for life at 15, freed after 25 years and now in law school. Mercy for children who commit crimes benefits society and the economy.
This fall, Marshan Allen will attend Chicago-Kent College of Law on a full scholarship. But unlike most incoming law students, Marshan’s path to a legal career began when he was sentenced Read more
Twitter and Elon Musk set for ‘Game of Thrones’ legal battle, says Wedbush analyst
Twitter Inc. and Elon Musk are set for a blockbuster courtroom battle over Musk’s attempt to terminate his $44 billion acquisition deal for the social media company, according to Wedbush Read more
12 eCommerce Legal Issues to Consider in Operating an Online Business
The following article provides a high-level summary of some key eCommerce law issues online business operators face in running a website or other eCommerce business. Conducting business online or maintaining Read more
Epic Musk legal battle a ‘code red’ and ‘nightmare scenario’ for Twitter, say analysts
Twitter Inc. and Elon Musk are digging in for what could be an epic legal battle over Musk’s decision to terminate his agreement to purchase the social media platform. Shortly Read more
Elon Musk terminates deal to buy Twitter, and Twitter’s chairman promises a legal fight
Elon Musk is backing out of his agreement to buy Twitter Inc., and Twitter’s chairman has already promised a legal fight. In a letter sent to Twitter’s TWTR, -5.10% chief Read more
Twitter, Elon Musk hire legal heavyweights for upcoming court battle: report
The legal fight between Elon Musk and Twitter Inc. is also shaping up to be a battle between courtroom heavyweights. Bloomberg News reported Sunday that Twitter TWTR, -5.10% has hired Read more
‘Deleting this app right now!’ Are period-tracking apps safe to use in a post-Roe world?
Check your privacy settings. And think carefully about your choice of period-tracking app. Last Friday, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling that gave women federal Read more
I’m a recent widow. I’m building a house on my son’s and daughter-in-law’s land. Do I have legal ownership? What if they decide to sell, divorce, or die before me?
Dear MarketWatch, My son and daughter-in-law just moved into their new home, which is on a one-acre lot. They want me to move nearby, as I lost my spouse recently. Read more