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• Judge Halts Paramount’s Purchase of Warner Bros. for at Least Two Weeks

  Most of us pay for a handful of streaming platforms, as subscribing to all the major services can easily rival a hefty cable bill. Even as moviegoing has dipped, a massive hit like “The Odyssey” can still pull millions of people into theaters and dominate the cultural conversation. Now…

• Meta Faces First AI‑Driven Layoff Lawsuit Over Medical and Family Leave Bias

  Meta used artificial intelligence systems that failed to account for disabilities or legally protected medical or family leave when deciding which employees to let go in a recent round of layoffs, according to a recent lawsuit. The lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc. appears to be the first filed against a major…

• Idaho Mother Who Claimed Her Twins Died From Vaccinations Is Indicted For Their Murder

  The mother of 18-month-old twins who claimed her children died as the result of routine vaccinations has been charged with their deaths. Andrea Shaw, 23, was arrested June 30 in  Boise after having been indicted on two counts of first-degree murder by a Payette County, Idaho, grand jury. Shaw is…

• Legal Strategies for Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) Planning

  FindLaw explains the AMT and how it may blindside taxpayers when they are exercising their incentive stock options (ISOs).

• Strategies to Legally Minimize Your Capital Gains Tax Burden

  Learn legal strategies to minimize capital gains tax on investment profits, including tax-loss harvesting, charitable donations, 1031 exchanges, and more.

• Crypto Tax Audits: What To Do if the IRS Flags Your Digital Assets

  Learn how the IRS monitors cryptocurrency activity and blockchain data for crypto tax evasion. FindLaw explores lawful tax-reduction strategies for crypto investors.

• Advanced Tax Reduction Strategies: A Guide for High-Earners and Business Owners

  FindLaw looks at some of the tax-planning strategies high-income taxpayers and business owners can use to reduce their tax bills.

• Supreme Court: Green Card Holders May be Denied Reentry Into U.S. Without Clear and Convincing Evidence of a Crime

  The U.S. Supreme Court has made it easier for immigration officers to keep green card holders from reentering the country if they have been accused of a crime. The Court’s 6-3 ruling found the government did not need “clear and convincing evidence” to treat lawful permanent residents as seeking admission,…

• Advanced Charitable Tax Planning: Legal Strategies for High-Value Donations

  Rules for charitable donations continue to change. Learn about donor-advised funds, maximizing tax deductions, and much more at FindLaw.

• How To Open a Campground

  Learn the steps for opening a campground, including creating a business plan, choosing the right business structure, and obtaining permits.