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Jan 04, 2024

D.C. Mayor Agrees To Implement SNAP Increase After Threat Of Lawsuit

Approximately 138,000 SNAP recipients were supposed to a 10% increase to their monthly benefit at the start of 2024.

Jun 21, 2023

Street Vendors File Lawsuit Against D.C. Law That Denies Licenses Over Unpaid Debt

This is the second lawsuit against D.C.’s Clean Hands Law in under a year.

Mar 22, 2023

Local Virginia Group Files Lawsuit Alleging I-495 Expansion Will Harm Residents

The lawsuit alleges the ongoing construction to expand the I-495 toll lanes “has and will cause severe damage” to health, property, and the environment.

Dec 07, 2022

D.C.’s Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Amazon Over Alleged Stolen Driver Tips

In response to the lawsuit filing, a spokesperson for Amazon countered that issues with tips had been resolved in a 2021 settlement.

Nov 28, 2022

D.C. Firefighters And Paramedics Sue City Over Policy Banning Beards

Multiple local firefighters and paramedics have accused D.C. of violating a longtime federal court decision that protects their rights to wear a beard for religious reasons.

Oct 20, 2022

D.C. Real Estate Companies To Pay ‘Landmark’ $10 Million Fine For Discriminating Against Voucher Holders

DARO, which owns and manages 1,200 units in 15 buildings in Northwest, will also to give up most of its business in the city.

Sep 30, 2022

D.C. Man Files $1 Million Lawsuit After ‘Bizarre’ Arrest By Park Police

The man was arrested for unknown reasons, and released shortly after. “I’m just hoping for accountability and for professional behavior,” he said to reporters Friday.

Sep 07, 2022

Maryland, Virginia To Receive Millions In Juul Teen Vaping Settlement

The tentative agreement settles a two-year long investigation into the e-cigarette maker’s marketing tactics.

Mar 24, 2022

D.C. Jail Changes Transgender Housing Policies As Part Of Lawsuit Settlement

The Department of Corrections agreed on Wednesday to promptly house people according to their gender identity instead of their sexual anatomy.

Feb 02, 2022

Lawsuit Challenges Youngkin Masking Order Under Federal Disability Rights Law

Parents say the action violates disabled students’ right to access public education under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

 
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