U.S. judge declares mistrial in trial of ex-Georgeson employees
BOSTON (Reuters) – A federal judge on Monday declared a mistrial in the case of four former employees of a firm that advises companies on shareholder votes charged with participating in a scheme to pay bribes to learn how a proxy adviser’s clients vote…
U.S. judge declares mistrial in trial of ex-Georgeson employees
BOSTON (Reuters) – A federal judge on Monday declared a mistrial in the case of four former employees of a firm that advises companies on shareholder votes charged with participating in a scheme to pay bribes to learn how a proxy adviser’s clients vote…
Woman dies in Arizona after being hit by Uber self-driving SUV
TEMPE, Ariz./SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A woman crossing a street was killed by an Uber self-driving sport utility vehicle in Arizona, police said on Monday, prompting the ride services company to suspend its autonomous vehicle program.
Supreme Court takes up new immigration detention dispute
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday took up a new dispute over the detention of immigrants, agreeing to hear an appeal by President Donald Trump’s administration of a lower court ruling it says hampers the deportation of immigrants …
U.S. court refuses to block Pennsylvania congressional redistricting
(Reuters) – A panel of federal judges in Pennsylvania on Monday refused to block the state’s new congressional district map from taking effect, rejecting Republican arguments that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overstepped its authority in issuing new …
Serial bomber suspected in deadly Austin explosions: police
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – A serial bomber is suspected of planting four bombs this month around Austin, Texas, that have killed two people and injured four others and unnerved residents of the Texas capital.
McDonald’s proposes settlement in U.S. labor board case: source
(Reuters) – McDonald’s Corp on Monday said it had agreed to settle a U.S. labor board case on whether the company is accountable for its franchisees’ alleged labor law violations, according to a source involved in the case.
Volkswagen to announce $340 million Tennessee investment to build new SUV: source
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Volkswagen AG will announce on Monday that it plans to invest $340 million to build a new sport utility vehicle at its Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant in the United States as demand surges for larger vehicles, according to a perso…
Tenants group alleges Kushner Companies falsified permits
(Reuters) – A New York tenants rights group and local politician said on Monday they would launch an investigation into the real estate company formerly headed by Jared Kushner, a top aide to President Donald Trump, over alleged falsification of buildi…
U.S. Supreme Court allows Flint water contamination lawsuits
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday gave the green light to two class-action lawsuits filed by residents of Flint, Michigan who are pursing civil rights claims against local and state officials over lead contamination in the city’s …
