Federal judge pauses tribal lawsuit over disputed Northern California casino project Suswati Basu A federal judge in Washington DC has decided to temporarily stop a lawsuit filed by three California tribes over a controversial casino proposal tied to the Koi Nation of Northern California. The pause, ordered March 27 by US District Judge … Continue reading Federal judge pauses tribal lawsuit over disputed Northern California casino project
March 21, 2026 How companies and nonprofits are tackling the U.S. healthcare crisis—until there’s a federal policy solution BY Anna-Louise Jackson The healthcare crisis in the U.S. is one marked by rising costs, coverage gaps, staggering medical debt, and attacks on access. While various groups have stepped up with innovative solutions to address these serious issues, … Continue reading How companies and nonprofits are tackling the U.S. healthcare crisis—until there’s a federal policy solution
Kalshi sues Iowa officials claiming federal authority over prediction market contracts Suswati Basu A federally regulated prediction market is taking Iowa officials to court, arguing the state is threatening to crack down on trading activity that federal law already oversees. Kalshi, a New York–based derivatives exchange, filed a complaint in the U.S. District … Continue reading Kalshi sues Iowa officials claiming federal authority over prediction market contracts
Thomas Goldstein convicted in sweeping federal tax case: high-stakes poker and the fall of a Supreme Court lawyer Suswati Basu When a federal jury in Maryland found Thomas Goldstein guilty this week, it brought a stunning chapter in American legal culture to an abrupt end. A man who once moved comfortably inside the … Continue reading Thomas Goldstein convicted in sweeping federal tax case: high-stakes poker and the fall of a Supreme Court lawyer
Wynn Resorts faces federal class action over alleged massive data breach Suswati Basu One of Las Vegas’ biggest casino operators is now facing a sweeping federal class action after hackers claimed they made off with a massive trove of customer data. In a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas and … Continue reading Wynn Resorts faces federal class action over alleged massive data breach
February 16, 2026 What’s open and closed on Presidents’ Day 2026? Federal holiday hours for Costco, Target, banks, stocks, more
Lakeland tax preparer sentenced for gambling-related federal tax fraud Rachael Davies Suswati Basu Fraudulent Lakeland tax preparer Jeffrey Dixon, who used falsified gambling winnings and losses to defraud the IRS, has been sentenced to four years and nine months in federal prison after pleading guilty last summer. The Florida local pleaded … Continue reading Lakeland tax preparer sentenced for gambling-related federal tax fraud
Tribes, AGA, and 27 states challenge Kalshi over the limits of federal gambling law Brian-Damien Morgan Suswati Basu Twenty-seven US states have backed tribal appellants in a federal gambling law case against Kalshi that could help define the future trajectory of gambling regulation across the United States. As market analysts and … Continue reading Tribes, AGA, and 27 states challenge Kalshi over the limits of federal gambling law
Drake, Stake and Adin Ross face federal class action lawsuit over alleged streaming manipulation Suswati Basu Music heavyweight Drake and gambling operator Stake.us are involved in a complex federal class action lawsuit alleging hidden transactions and the artificial manipulation of music streaming platforms. The case filed in the U.S. District Court for the … Continue reading Drake, Stake and Adin Ross face federal class action lawsuit over alleged streaming manipulation
Arkansas social media age verification law blocked by federal Judge The state passed the controversial law in 2023. karissa bell Tue, Apr 1, 2025 NurPhoto via Getty Images An Arkansas law requiring social media companies to verify the ages of their users has been struck down by a federal judge who ruled … Continue reading Arkansas social media age verification law blocked by federal Judge
