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So-Called "Railway Safety Act" Constitutes a Political Handout to Big Labor That Does Nothing to Improve Safety At All

America as we know it was built largely upon and because of our rail industry, and today it remains a pillar of our economy.

Unfortunately, a destructive proposal before Congress misleadingly named the "Railway Safety Act" (RSA), part of broader surface transportation reauthorization, threatens great harm to our railroads.

Simply put, the bill has nothing to do with improving safety, but has a lot to do with advancing the political agenda of Big Labor.  At a moment when inflation burdens American families and fragile supply chains remain vulnerable to disruption, the last thing our economy or rail sector need is another costly federal mandate imposed upon one of the nation’s most important transportation sectors.

As an initial matter, as noted by The Wall Street Journal, the…[more]

May 20, 2026 • 04:28 PM
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Monday, July 31 2017

A California judge recently dismissed part of a lawsuit filed against Johnny Depp on grounds that the celebrity's spending habits were not relevant to the case.

The Management Group (TMG), which previously managed Depp's affairs, sued Depp earlier this year, alleging his financial troubles were the result of his extravagant spending habits, including $30,000 a month on wine, $18 million on a yacht, and $75 million on 14 houses. TMG's suit, which claimed it was underpaid, came on the heels of a $25 million lawsuit filed by Depp for mismanagement.

The Los Angeles Superior Court judge dismissed the part of TMG's lawsuit that pertained to Depp's spending habits.

"TMG's action for declaratory relief seeks declarations placing culpability for Depp's financial woes on him, and freeing TMG of any past wrongdoing," the judge wrote. "No results or effects of such declarations on the parties' responsibilities or duties are alleged. Accordingly, the demurrer as to TMG's first cause of action is sustained."

This case is scheduled to go before a jury on January 24, 2018.

Source: celebritynetworth.com

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