A federal judge in Boston on Monday blocked the Trump administration from ending federal Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide, ruling that the effort is likely unconstitutional and in violation of the group’s First Amendment protections. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani, an Obama appointee in Boston, granted Planned Parenthood’s request for a nationwide preliminary injunction. ‘Patients are likely to ...
Senate Republicans have received marching orders from President Donald Trump to ram through his remaining nominees, but Democrats are slow-walking the process over some key nominations. Some of the nominees giving Senate Democrats the most heartburn include Jeanine Pirro, Emil Bove, Mike Waltz and Paul Ingrassia, all of whom Trump tapped for key roles in his administration. Most of them ...
Jennifer Huddleston There is a saying, “When you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras.” New technologies are often disruptive, but they may or may not actually change the existing legal frameworks that have governed principles like free expression. In many cases, they may be faster horses, not zebras. In a recent article in Liberty University Law Review, I explore when ...
New sector insights and research reveal why a rising number of UK and international infrastructure and energy companies are selecting Cyprus as their regional headquarters, with ongoing uncertainties affecting neighbouring markets. The island is quickly establishing itself as the location of choice for organisations seeking security, connectivity and sustainable growth throughout the Eastern Mediterranean, North Africa and beyond. Relocation Decisions ...
Matt Mittelsteadt On July 23, the White House released its much-anticipated AI Action Plan. Spanning thirty topics across twenty-eight pages, this plan represents a truly far-reaching attempt to shape the AI future. The Action Plan’s specifics represent a diverse grab bag of policy action aimed at supporting and shaping AI on all fronts. To speed AI infrastructure buildout, data center ...
Chris Edwards Stealing government benefits through electronic payment systems is on the rise. Large-scale theft from programs was more difficult when bureaucracies relied on paper applications and in-person approvals. Today, criminals are flooding programs with payment requests over the internet, and government computers are paying out millions of dollars before scams are discovered. Governments have always been incompetent, and handout ...
Siegfried Richter isn’t the kind of executive who chases the spotlight. But behind the scenes of billion-dollar deals and industry-wide transformations, he’s been the one pulling the strings—quietly, methodically, and with razor-sharp precision. Richter has spent over 15 years reshaping how major insurance and retirement services firms operate. He’s helped Fortune 100 companies like Prudential, Aetna, and Liberty Mutual cut ...
Manchester has long been associated with creativity—whether through music, food, sport, or business. The recent Oasis reunion tour was a powerful reminder of the sheer creative energy that pulses through this Northern powerhouse. So it should come as no surprise that even corporate catering in Manchester defies the norm, and the rest of the country could take note. Manchester is ...
In the boundary-less world of modern business, the desire to move funds across borders faster, cheaper and more securely has never been higher. Outdated financial institutions are no longer well-suited to meet the needs of global markets, weighed down by inefficiencies, fees and lags that can impede the progress of cross-border commerce. Insert stablecoins and financial automation into the equation, ...
At a time when venture capital is increasingly commoditized, James Rothschild stands out not because of his family’s legacy, but because of how he’s reshaping it. As an investor with a family legacy, he is proving that family capital, when deployed with patience and purpose, can drive significant growth in technology sectors that matter. Rothschild’s journey is notable for how ...