Nassau is not required to return $400M in unlawful red-light fees after a judge surprisingly ruled the payments were ‘voluntary’
Nassau County Avoids $400 Million Repayment for Red-Light Camera Fees A judge has ruled that Nassau County is not required to repay $400 million in red-light camera fees deemed illegal. This decision came after a rather unusual ruling indicated that drivers paid their fines voluntarily, even though they faced threats of license suspensions. The ruling […]
$7.2M Yearly Savings: Smith Micro Reduces Workforce by 30%, Board Forgoes $45K in Stock Award Fees
October 15, 2025 – 4:01 PM The company anticipates annual savings of $7.2 million. pittsburgh — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Smith MicroSoftware, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMSI) has announced that it is undertaking organizational changes aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and cutting costs. This aligns with the company’s broader vision for the future. The restructuring, which includes some […]
Credit cards with fees offer benefits, but they aren’t suitable for everyone.
Understanding Credit Card Options Many credit cards offer enticing benefits like discounts at stores, access to airport lounges, and even early entry to live events. Even so, if a card comes with an annual fee, you have to weigh those perks carefully. That said, not every card suits every person. “It depends on your income, […]
Gym fees for white individuals doubled to promote genuine inclusivity.
Canadian Gym Ends Race-Based Pricing After Backlash A gym in Canada, R Studio, has decided to stop its race-based pricing policy amidst backlash regarding its offerings for “BIPOC” members, which included classes at half the regular price. Originally, regular classes cost $30, while BIPOC rates were set at $15. In a statement reflecting on the […]
Charlie Javice, who defrauded JPMorgan of $175M, has the bank cover $115M in legal fees
JPMorgan’s $115 Million Legal Bill for Charlie Javice’s Defense JPMorgan Chase is preparing to pay an astonishing $115 million for the legal defense of Charlie Javice and her former colleague Olivier Amar, both of whom were convicted in a significant fraud case. During the trial, a total of 19 lawyers represented Javice while 16 defended […]
YouTube TV and NBCUniversal face a potential blackout due to a disagreement over fees.
NBCUniversal and YouTube TV are currently locked in a contentious dispute regarding shipping costs. If they can’t reach an agreement by the contract deadline on Tuesday, September 30th, millions of YouTube TV subscribers could find themselves without access to popular shows such as “Sunday Night Football” and “Saturday Night Live.” The loss could extend to […]
Supporting AUM Fees
Over time, I’ve found myself defending positions that perhaps don’t really need defending. Take stock investments, real estate, financial advisors, or index funds, for example. This post fits into that category rather well. I lean toward being critical of AUM (Assets Under Management) fees, but the backlash against them can sometimes get a bit extreme. […]
Some high-end travel rewards credit cards now have annual fees exceeding $500. Here’s what to consider before applying.
Changes in Premium Travel Credit Cards American Express is introducing new platinum business cards, but with higher annual fees that may prompt cardholders to reassess their value. Recently, American Express announced that both the consumer and business versions of their Platinum Credit Card will now carry an annual fee of $895, marking a significant 29% […]
FTC Files Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster for High Fees and Permitting Bots to Resell Tickets
FTC Takes Legal Action Against Ticketmaster The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a significant lawsuit against Ticketmaster, claiming that the online ticketing giant is profiting off excessive fees while ignoring illegal ticket reselling by bots. On Thursday, the FTC filed the lawsuit in a California federal court, alleging that Ticketmaster, a subsidiary of LiveNation, […]
Bitcoin Core cuts default minimum relay fees by 90% with new update
Bitcoin Adjusts Default Minimum Relay Fee Bitcoin’s core software has lowered the default minimum relay fee for transactions, marking a significant adjustment in how users transfer funds on the network. With the release of Bitcoin Core 29.1 on September 4th, the default minimum relay rate is now set at 100 Satoshis per 1000 virtual bytes […]