As the wealth disparity between rich and poor continues to grow in the United States, the minimum wage has been the subject of much debate. Critics contend that the minimum wage does not provide a living wage, while supporters point to market forces and increasing globalization as a reason to keep it where it is…. Read More
Archives for September 6, 2013
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$2 Million Race Discrimination Verdict Reversed Due to Attorney's "Irregularities"
A $2 million jury verdict in favor of Jeffrey Chen, the former chief of police in Medina, Washington, was reversed by a federal judge as unsupported by the evidence. Seattle Weekly News reports that the trial judge in the case determined that the jury reached its verdict because of passion or prejudice based on Chen’s… Read More