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
February 27, 2025 3 tips for federal workers who are scrambling to find new jobs Career experts weigh in on how laid-off federal employees can translate their skills to the private sector. BY Lily McDonald Federal workers are facing uncertainty as President Trump and Elon Musk have already given notice to around 30,000 employees, with no … Continue reading 3 tips for federal workers who are scrambling to find new jobs
February 07, 2025 Trump administration asks federal agencies for lists of underperforming workers The Office of Personnel Management directed federal agencies to submit names of every worker who has received less than a ‘fully successful’ performance rating in the past three years and to note if any have been on performance plans. BY Associated Press … Continue reading Trump administration asks federal agencies for lists of underperforming workers
January 29, 2025 What’s going on with Trump’s proposed buyouts for federal workers? Nobody knows The Trump administration offered two million federal workers eight months of pay in exchange for their resignation, sparking confusion about what the buyouts mean for workers and whether they’re even legal. BY Pavithra Mohan On Tuesday, President Trump issued a … Continue reading What’s going on with Trump’s proposed buyouts for federal workers? Nobody knows
