FREEDOM LINE BLOG: So-Called "Railway Safety Act" Constitutes a Political Handout to Big Labor That…
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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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Home Jester's Courtroom An Apple a Day Doesn't Keep Lawsuits Away
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Tuesday, January 16 2018

Several class action lawsuits have been filed against Apple after news came out that the company was intentionally slowing older phones. One lawsuit seeks $999 billion in damages.

Violetta Milyan is suing Apple in the Central District of California, alleging that "[e]ach member of the Class had to buy a newer iPhone model because the performance of their older iPhone model had slowed down as a result of Defendant's purposeful conduct. Each member of Class was denied the use, utility and value of the older iPhone model because of slowdown performance."

Milyan's lawsuit also takes issue with the fact that Apple failed to disclose that the slowed performance could be remedied by purchasing a new battery, a much less expensive option than purchasing a new phone.

In addition to compensation, other lawsuits filed against Apple seek a court order barring Apple from slowing down iPhones in the future or requiring Apple to notify users.

—Source: imore.com

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