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  • May 22, 2026

    Kalshi, Polymarket Can't Move Wash., Nev. Suits To Fed. Court

    Washington and Nevada regulators' lawsuits accusing prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket of violating state gambling laws can proceed in their respective state courts, a Ninth Circuit panel ruled Thursday, denying the companies' arguments that the actions raise federal questions and thus belong in federal court.

  • May 22, 2026

    Mich. Panel Upholds $20M Verdict Despite Improper Closing

    The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a $20.6 million verdict for a man who was severely injured when a van struck him while he was snow-blowing his driveway, ruling that the defense could not challenge plaintiff counsel's inflammatory closing arguments because it failed to object at trial.

  • May 22, 2026

    The Bears' Best Gameplan? Playing Ill. And Ind. Off Each Other

    Creating a multibillion-dollar competition between Illinois and Indiana to build the Chicago Bears' new stadium is a strategy that has become increasingly popular among pro franchises that can leverage tax and financial incentives, and even real estate deals.

  • May 22, 2026

    Hawks, Atlanta Arena Failed To Act On Harassment, Suit Says

    The corporate operator of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena were sued in Georgia federal court by an event security officer who alleges they did nothing to address her reports that she was sexually harassed by a coworker.

  • May 22, 2026

    Federal Judge Blocks Expanded Red Snapper Fishing Permits

    The Trump administration's expanded recreational red snapper fishing permits for four southeastern states were blocked by a D.C. federal judge Thursday, just hours prior to what would have been the start of open snapper fishing in Florida.

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