No, Texas Has Not Prohibited Merchant Cash Advances
Texas Sales-Based Financing Update When Texas introduced HB700 last June, deBanked noted that a significant part of the legislation imposes a ban on automatic debits from recipients’ savings accounts by commercial financial providers. Some critics quickly dismissed our perspective, arguing that the analysis regarding merchant cash advances (MCAs) was flawed. However, we believe the ban […]
Coinbase ads prohibited in the UK for implying that crypto could help with the cost of living problem.
A cryptocurrency firm advised by George Osborne has been prohibited from running advertisements that imply its services could alleviate the cost of living crisis. Coinbase, which appointed the former Conservative prime minister to lead its global advisory board last year, has been deemed “irresponsible” by the UK’s advertising regulator for downplaying the risks involved with […]
Trump administration prohibited from changing or damaging evidence in the Alex Pretti shooting case
Federal Judge Blocks Evidence Destruction in Border Patrol Shooting Case A federal judge in Minnesota has intervened to prevent the Trump administration from “destroying or tampering with evidence” linked to a recent shooting by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis. This decision follows a lawsuit filed by the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office and the Division of […]
Prohibited from Discussing It: Trump Claims US Used ‘Discombobulator’ Weapon in Maduro Operation
Trump Discusses Secret Weapon Used in Maduro Raid President Donald Trump has announced the use of a classified military device referred to as a “discombobler” during the raid in January that led to the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro. In an interview with the New York Post conducted in the Oval Office, Trump revealed […]
LAPD is prohibited from using non-lethal weapons to manage violent protests against ICE agents.
Federal Court Prohibits Police Use of Non-Lethal Weapons at Protests A federal court has made a notable ruling that prevents police from employing non-lethal weapons during protests, asserting they can be deadly. Judge Consuelo B. Marshall declared on Thursday that the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) breached a long-standing court injunction by using projectile launchers […]
Congress members and their families would be prohibited from trading stocks under a bill proposed by a GOP lawmaker.
Proposed Legislation to Ban Stock Trading for Legislators House Republicans are pushing forward with new legislation aimed at preventing members of Congress, as well as their spouses and dependent children, from engaging in stock trading. This move responds to ongoing ethical concerns regarding lawmakers’ investment activities. A draft of the bill reviewed reveals that it […]
Hilton faces calls for a boycott after a Minneapolis hotel allegedly prohibited ICE agents.
Boycott Calls Target Hilton After Cancellation of ICE Reservations Hilton is under increasing pressure for a boycott following an incident in Minneapolis where an independent franchisee allegedly canceled reservations for immigration officials visiting the city. After the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) accused the Hampton Inn by Hilton in Lakeville, Minnesota, of “maliciously” refusing to […]
Former NJ Senator Bob Menendez prohibited from holding public office in the state following his conviction
Former Senator Bob Menendez Permanently Barred from Public Office The Attorney General of New Jersey recently announced that former Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), who was convicted of accepting substantial bribes in the form of gold bars and cash, will not be permitted to hold any public office again in the state. Judge Robert Loogie of […]
Bob Menendez prohibited from holding public office in New Jersey following conviction
Menendez Found Guilty of Corruption The New Jersey Attorney General has confirmed that former Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) has been convicted of accepting substantial bribes, amounting to hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash and gold. As a result of his conviction, he has been permanently disqualified from holding any public office in the state. […]
Trump administration prohibited from making immigration arrests without warrants in DC
Federal Judge Blocks Mass Immigration Arrests in D.C. On Tuesday, a federal judge issued an order preventing the Trump administration from conducting large-scale immigration arrests in Washington, D.C., unless agents obtain a warrant or have sufficient evidence that individuals pose an imminent flight risk. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell approved a preliminary injunction requested by […]