The tech world has long seen antitrust issues as a minor hassle. Big companies like Google usually have the upper hand. Courts take their time, while tech moves fast. This delay often leads to easy settlements. But recently, Google faced a tougher challenge. A federal judge ruled that Google broke t
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is in a tough spot. A federal judge has put a hold on a plan to fire a huge chunk of its staff. This move comes from the Trump administration, which has been trying to reshape the bureau since taking office. The CFPB was created after the 2008 financia
The Trump administration is in a tight spot. A federal judge has given them a week to fix a problem or face serious trouble. The issue? They went ahead and deported over 200 people to El Salvador, even after the judge said not to. This isn't just a small mistake; it's a big deal that could lead to a
A federal judge has taken a significant step in a case involving the Trump administration's deportation policies. Judge James Boasberg has found enough evidence to consider holding Trump officials in contempt of court. This is a big deal because it's rare for judges to take such a step against the e
Metaphors are all around us. They are used in everyday language to describe complex ideas in a simple way. They can also influence our thoughts and decisions. This is especially true for metaphors that talk about stability and balance. For example, saying "Our economy is shaky" uses a physical idea
A judge has stepped in to halt a significant part of Donald Trump's order. This order aimed to punish law firms that dared to challenge him. The judge's decision is the latest in a series of legal setbacks for Trump's attempts to control who can represent clients against him. The judge, Loren AliKh
Robin M. Hogarth was a key figure in shaping how we understand the way people make choices. He was born in 1942 and passed away in 2024. Hogarth's work laid the groundwork for behavioral economics. He spent over 50 years studying, teaching, and guiding others in this field. Hogarth's research was w
Judges play a big role in society. They make decisions that affect everyone. But do they know what the public thinks? Do they consider what matters to us when they make their calls? To find out, a national survey was conducted. It asked people about judicial roles and what factors judges should thin
The Trump administration's attempt to close a program that allowed migrants from certain countries to enter the U. S. legally has hit a snag. A judge has temporarily blocked the shutdown, which would have affected migrants from Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Haiti. These migrants had been allowed t
A federal judge has stepped in to unblock money that was supposed to go to Maine. The U. S. Department of Agriculture had frozen these funds. This all started because of a disagreement between the former president and the governor of Maine. The issue began when the former president signed an order.
