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Tyler Brooks

Tyler is covering the intersection of law, finance, and public policy. With a keen eye for regulatory shifts and market trends, he brings clarity to complex issues shaping the global economy, and drama whenever possible.

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America January 3, 2026

McDonald’s Ends Long-Running Antitrust Lawsuit Over Franchise Hiring Limits

McDonald’s has quietly brought to a close a long-running antitrust lawsuit filed by former workers who challenged the fast-food giant’s…

By Tyler Brooks

Starbucks Polygraph Hiring Law breach

America January 3, 2026

Starbucks Wins Appeal in Shareholder Suit Over Union Claims

A Washington state appeals court has ruled in favor of Starbucks and its top leadership, tossing a shareholder lawsuit that…

By Tyler Brooks

Splunk Appeals Ruling After Jury Awards $1 in Copyright Dispute With Cribl

America January 3, 2026

Splunk Appeals Ruling After Jury Awards $1 in Copyright Dispute With Cribl

Software company Splunk has filed an appeal after a California federal judge declined to overturn or modify a jury verdict…

By Tyler Brooks

Big Law Leaders Enter the New Year Facing Growth, AI and Workplace Shifts

America January 2, 2026

Big Law Leaders Enter the New Year Facing Growth, AI and Workplace Shifts

Law firm leaders are entering the new year navigating a fast-changing legal industry shaped by rapid expansion, evolving workplace culture…

By Tyler Brooks

Justices $10M Tanker Seizure Suit

America January 2, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court Returns to Hear High-Stakes Constitutional Battles

When the U.S. Supreme Court reconvenes after its winter recess, the justices will step back into some of the most…

By Tyler Brooks

Ørsted Moves to Block U.S. Suspension of $5 Billion Offshore Wind Projec

America January 2, 2026

Ørsted Moves to Block U.S. Suspension of $5 Billion Offshore Wind Project

Danish energy company Ørsted said it is taking legal action to challenge the U.S. government’s decision to suspend the offshore…

By Tyler Brooks

U.S. Lawmakers Call on India to Grant Bail to Detained Activist Umar Khalid

America January 1, 2026

U.S. Lawmakers Call on India to Grant Bail to Detained Activist Umar Khalid

A group of U.S. lawmakers has urged the Indian government to grant bail to student activist and academic Umar Khalid,…

By Tyler Brooks

U.S. Aid Conditions Spark Concerns Over Growing Political Control of UN Humanitarian Funding

America January 1, 2026

U.S. Aid Conditions Spark Concerns Over Growing Political Control of UN Humanitarian Funding

The United States’ newly announced $2 billion humanitarian aid pledge has prompted concern among aid experts who warn that strict…

By Tyler Brooks

Health care

America January 1, 2026

Millions Face Steep Health Insurance Increases as ACA Subsidies Expire in 2026

Millions of Americans are entering 2026 facing sharply higher health insurance costs after expanded Affordable Care Act subsidies expired at…

By Tyler Brooks

North Carolina Attorney General Files Lawsuit Over Sudden Cut to Federal School Funding

America January 1, 2026

North Carolina Attorney General Files Lawsuit Over Sudden Cut to Federal School Funding

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, accusing the agency of…

By Tyler Brooks

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