Class action lawsuits under threat from lawmakers

Class action lawsuits under threat from lawmakers

by Carol Thompson Rep. Bob Goodlatte has introduced H.R. 1927 – a bill titled Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2015  – which would make it near impossible for Americans to join together in bringing class action lawsuits for nearly any illegal act a...
Hotel owners seek ability to block hotel Wi-Fi access

Hotel owners seek ability to block hotel Wi-Fi access

by James O’Connor Marriott International and the American Hotel and Lodging Association are asking the Federal Communications Commission to give hotels the go ahead to remotely disable the Wi-Fi devices that some travelers use to connect their laptops...
FCC to vote on net neutrality next month

FCC to vote on net neutrality next month

by Carol Thompson The Federal Communications Commission is expected to vote on the controversial net neutrality rules next month, however, if the FCC reclassifies broadband as a regulated utility, Congress will likely attempt to push back. The five-member Federal...
New York considers single-payer health insurance

New York considers single-payer health insurance

by Carol Thompson Public hearings will be held around New York State as lawmakers consider a bill that would change healthcare for all New Yorkers. The New York Health bill, A05389A/S02078, would provide comprehensive, universal health coverage for every New Yorker,...