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Florida Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Pleads Not Guilty to COVID Fund Theft

U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick formally pleaded not guilty to 15 federal charges alleging she conspired to steal $5 million in COVID-19 disaster relief funds through her family's healthcare company. The Florida congresswoman was not present at Tuesday's arraignment in Miami federal court, as she remained in Washington, D.C. conducting congressional business.

•Cherfilus-McCormick faces 15 federal counts related to alleged theft of $5 million in COVID-19 relief funds overpaid to Trinity Healthcare Services in 2021
•The congresswoman was not present at arraignment as she attended congressional duties in Washington, D.C., while her attorney entered the not guilty plea
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Judge Upholds NYC Delivery Tip Laws After Uber Eats, DoorDash Fail to Block

A federal judge rejected attempts by DoorDash and Uber Eats to block new New York City regulations requiring food delivery apps to prompt customers for tips at checkout rather than after delivery. The ruling allows the laws to take effect Monday, potentially restoring millions in tips to delivery workers.

•Federal judge denied preliminary injunction sought by DoorDash and Uber Eats against NYC tip regulations
•New rules require tip prompts at checkout with 10% minimum default, reversing December 2023 change
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Judge Dismisses Point Reyes Workers' Suit Over Ranch Closure Deal

U.S. District Judge Maxine Chesney dismissed a lawsuit filed by 150 agricultural workers challenging a settlement that ends most cattle ranching at Point Reyes National Seashore by early 2026. The workers, who received no compensation unlike ranch owners, can amend their complaint.

•Federal judge dismissed lawsuit by 150 Point Reyes agricultural workers but granted leave to amend complaint
•Workers challenged settlement ending cattle ranching by early 2026, claiming they received no compensation unlike ranch owners
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5th Circuit Hears Ten Commandments School Display Cases Under New Framework

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit heard oral arguments Tuesday in two consolidated cases challenging Louisiana and Texas laws requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms. The cases test how the Supreme Court's Kennedy v. Bremerton decision affects establishment clause analysis.

•Fifth Circuit heard en banc arguments on Louisiana and Texas laws requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms
•Cases test application of Supreme Court's Kennedy v. Bremerton decision, which abandoned Lemon test for historical analysis
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FTC Orders Pet Cremation Company to Drop Nationwide Noncompete Agreements

The Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order requiring Gateway Services, Inc. to stop enforcing noncompete agreements that prevented nearly 1,800 employees from working in the pet cremation industry for one year after leaving the company. The unanimous FTC decision represents continued enforcement against restrictive employment practices that suppress worker mobility.

•Gateway Services must immediately stop enforcing existing noncompete agreements affecting nearly 1,800 employees
•The company is permanently banned from creating new noncompete agreements
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FTC Chairman Warns Healthcare Employers Over Noncompete Agreements

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson sent warning letters to major healthcare employers and staffing firms, urging comprehensive review of noncompete agreements. The agency expressed concern that overly restrictive employment contracts for medical professionals could limit patient access to care, particularly in underserved rural areas.

•FTC Chairman Ferguson sent warning letters to large healthcare employers and staffing companies about potentially illegal noncompete agreements
•The agency expressed concern that restrictive contracts for medical professionals could limit patient access to care, especially in rural areas
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