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McDonald’s Franchise Settles Suit Involving ‘Dog Diaper’ Masks

McDonald’s Franchise Settles Suit Involving ‘Dog Diaper’ Masks

Workers at a California restaurant said inadequate safety measures, including unsuitable face coverings, were to blame for a Covid-19 outbreak.

Dominion Accuses Newsmax and One America News of Defamation in Suit

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Dominion Accuses Newsmax and One America News of Defamation in Suit

The company accused the right-wing television networks of defamation for “spreading misinformation” about its voting machines.

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States Can Sue Federal Student Loan Servicers, Education Department Says

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States Can Sue Federal Student Loan Servicers, Education Department Says

The move reverses a Trump administration policy aimed at sheltering the department’s contractors from state oversight.

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The Stigma of a Scarlet E

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The Stigma of a Scarlet E

Eviction cases — called Scarlet E’s — are a stubborn blot on a renter’s history. Piecemeal privacy legislation in some states may not be enough to protect millions of struggling tenants.

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