Los Angeles Sheriff Misused Confidential Database Thousands of Times To Run Concealed Carry Background Checks
Public records obtained by the Electronic Frontier Foundation show how sensitive police databases are used and abused.
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California bans undervalued property offers after wildfire disasters
On January 14, the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, issued Executive Order N-7-25 prohibiting unsolicited cash offers to purchase property in ...
Wildfires expose flaws in L.A.’s emergency alert systems
It could take months to know why some evacuation orders lagged in the Los Angeles fires.
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5 higher education lawsuits to watch in 2025
From Biden-era policies under fire to an antitrust suit against academic publishers, 2025 could see major legal waves.
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LA City Council to consider tenant protections, 1-year freeze on rent increases following fires
The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday will consider a package of tenant protections -- including the possibility of ...
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Nation’s Top Lab REIT Blasts Calif. Leaders, Biden Administration Over Fire Disasters
Alexandria Real Estate Chairman Joel Marcus puts his faith in a Rick Caruso political comeback and the Trump administration ...
Fashion Nova customers get $2.4 million in refunds over allegations it hid negative reviews
The Federal Trade Commission is sending refunds totaling nearly $2.4 million to customers of fast fashion retailer Fashion ...
Nearly 2 in 3 Americans say money in their bank accounts not up with inflation, survey says
A new WalletHub survey reveals how Americans feel about their banks in 2025, from inflation concerns to what matters most ...
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Los Angeles fire victims may face another threat – rental scams
Rental scams are nothing new, they’ve been around for years. But in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles fires that have ...
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Dave Inc. Is Being Investigated For Securities Fraud And Affected Investors Are Urged To Contact The Schall Law Firm
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 21 ... Dave is the subject of a DOJ and FTC civil enforcement action announced on December 30, 2024. The government alleges that the Company and its ...
After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here’s how to protect yourself
While disasters can lead scammers to take advantage of vulnerable groups by impersonating representatives from relief and ...