Massachusetts parents file class action lawsuit against teachers’ union that led illegal strike
In many states, teachers’ unions’ ability to strike is severely limited, especially during the school year, or prohibited entirely by law. The reason is simple. It makes no sense to allow public employees to collectively bargain against taxpayers, or to withhold essential services as a bargaining chip during negotiations. And yet, in recent years, teachers’ […]
Israeli Victims of October 7 Attack File Charges Against Hamas at ICC
Families of Israeli hostages traveled to The Hague, Netherlands, on Wednesday to press charges against Hamas at the International Criminal Court (ICC), submitting a 1,000-page document on Hamas’ crimes since the October 7 terrorist attack. era of israel report: Families of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza make official submission[ted] Bringing war crimes charges against […]
Families of Israeli hostages to file war crimes complaint against Hamas
The families of around 100 people whose loved ones were taken hostage by Hamas terrorists on October 7 are now planning international criminal charges against the terrorist organization’s leaders for war crimes. Lawyers from the Hostage and Missing Families Forum, an organization representing the families of about 250 hostages, have been working for months to […]
IRS takes baby steps with new direct file program
The IRS is taking a cautious approach to launching a free online tax filing system as the agency and its ambitious projects face intense political scrutiny. The IRS’ new “Direct File” online tax filing system will be available to an unlimited number of citizens when it is widely rolled out in mid-March, the IRS announced. […]
Trump’s Lawyers File Application to SCOTUS to Stay Immunity Ruling
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Former President Donald Trump’s lawyers on Monday petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to block a lower court’s ruling that the president is not immune from prosecution for alleged crimes committed while in office. In their 112-page filing, Trump’s lawyers highlight what special counsel Jack Smith previously said: asked for After the U.S. […]
12 states qualify for the IRS Direct File pilot program: Is yours one of them?
Twelve states have access to IRS filing programs designed to make filing your taxes easier. (iStock) The IRS is rolling out sweeping new changes to its tax filing system, starting a slow launch. direct file program. This program is intended to allow taxpayers to bypass expensive tax preparation software such as his TurboTax or H&R […]
IRS Direct File: The new tax website is a test of free filing – The Washington Post
This tax season, some Americans will have the chance to try out an idea that’s been proposed for decades: a free online tax preparation platform that allows them to file their returns directly with the Internal Revenue Service. Although free filing options have always existed, most Americans either purchase software or hire an author to […]
‘Please don’t pay TurboTax,’ ex-IRS employee begs Americans and reveals how most people can file their retu… – The US Sun
A former IRS official is urging Americans to avoid using TurboTax to file their taxes, saying most people can file their returns for free. Tax season is finally here, with the April 15 deadline looming over everyone’s heads. TikToker urges Americans not to use TurboTax to pay taxes this yearCredit: TIKTOK/@see_me_in_hindsight She claims TurboTax and […]
Former employees file class-action lawsuit against news startup The Messenger
Former employees of The Messenger, a news startup that abruptly went out of business on Wednesday, filed a class-action lawsuit Thursday against the company. The Messenger, a digital media company founded in May 2023, told employees Wednesday afternoon that it would be shutting down. As of Wednesday night, readers trying to access the site only […]
Tennessee, Virginia AGs file antitrust lawsuit against NCAA due to NIL-recruiting rules
The attorneys general of Tennessee and Virginia filed an antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA on Wednesday, challenging the ban on name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation in college athlete recruiting. The lawsuit, filed in the Eastern District of Tennessee, was in response to an NCAA investigation into the University of Tennessee for possible recruiting violations […]