Albertsons and Kroger agree to pause merger amid legal, regulatory challenges
The FTC’s competition chief speaks on “The Claman Countdown” about the lawsuit to block the Kroger-Albertsons merger. Kroger and Albertsons The two companies agreed on Thursday to temporarily halt their proposed $25 billion merger while regulators take legal action to block the deal. The two companies Merger Pending The lawsuit filed by Colorado is proceeding. […]
Democrats to confirm nominees by virtual roll call weeks before DNC in Chicago to avoid legal challenges
The Democratic National Committee said Wednesday it will hold virtual roll call votes for presidential and vice presidential nominees weeks before the party’s convention in Chicago next month to avoid potential legal litigation. After President Biden dropped out of the race, it was suggested that if the Democrats postponed voting on their candidates until their […]
First legal challenges to Hochul’s NYC congestion pricing pause set to be filed Thursday
Strong supporters of congestion pricing plan to sue Gov. Kathy Hawkle over her last-minute suspension of what would be the first-in-the-nation initiative, according to two draft lawsuits obtained by The Washington Post on Wednesday. The two lawsuits, which are scheduled to be filed in Manhattan Supreme Court on Thursday, will mark the first legal challenge […]
Dems hype Harris as Trump ‘prosecutor’ in election, but critics slam her legal career
Vice President Kamala Harris’ 27 years as a criminal prosecution attorney in California could pose a challenge in appealing to moderate voters, reminiscent of the obstacles she faced in her 2020 presidential defeat, as Republicans and Democrats prepare to scrutinize her political record, which has drawn criticism from both sides of the aisle. Republican strategists […]
‘No Two Sides To Treason’: MSNBC Legal Analyst Urges Media To Attack Trump And Take It Easy On Harris
MSNBC legal analyst Glenn Kirschner on Monday pushed corporate media to ramp up its negative coverage of former President Donald Trump while not “ginning up” reasons to criticize Vice President Kamala Harris. President Joe Biden pulled out from the presidential race on Sunday and endorsed Harris to take his place atop the Democratic ticket. Kirschner, […]
TNT matches Amazon NBA rights deal as potential legal battle looms
TNT and the NBA may be on the brink of a legal battle. TNT, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery, announced its intentions Monday to continue broadcasting the league in a deal that will match the NBA’s broadcast rights deal. ESPN has retained the NBA Finals in the NBA’s next rights package, while NBC and […]
Harris will invoke legal career to position the race against Trump as ‘prosecutor against the felon: Historian
Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley said Vice President Harris’ campaign will use her background as a lawyer to position her campaign against former President Trump as a “prosecutor against a felon.” Brinkley made the comments on CBS shortly after President Biden announced he would not seek re-election in November and was endorsing Harris as the Democratic […]
Speaker Johnson predicts legal battles if Biden replaced
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, predicted legal challenges in some states if Biden is not the Democratic presidential nominee and fights over voting access if the president chooses to drop out of the campaign. Democrats are increasingly calling for Biden to drop out of the race and field another presidential candidate, and while many in […]
Spokane floats commercial rent control despite potential legal challenges
(The Center Square) – Spokane is considering whether to expand its residential rent protections to commercial properties, which could result in legal challenges, while also fining vacant property owners. The city council passed a pair of rental protection measures over the past few months, first expanding the notice period when increasing rates, then codifying a […]
Halle Berry Bails On Kim Kardashian’s Legal Drama: REPORT
Halle Berry has bailed on “American Horror Story” mogul Ryan Murphy’s upcoming Kim Kardashian series “All’s Fair,” Variety revealed Monday. Berry joined the Hulu series alongside Kardashian and Glenn Close to both star and executive produce, Variety explained. But apparently, she’s already ditched one of the only regular television roles of her entire career. The […]