The statistics regarding Asian American representation in the legal profession are shocking. Despite making up nearly 7% of the American workforce, Asian Americans accounted for less than 0.1% of all judges, magistrates, and similar judicial workers in 2023. This glaring underrepresentation highlights a systemic issue that has long plagued the legal field. Historical data shows
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In the ongoing legal battle between prosecutors and former President Donald Trump, prosecutors have requested a federal judge to put restrictions on Trump’s public statements. The prosecutors claim that Trump’s recent public statements pose a significant threat to law enforcement agents involved in the classified documents case in Florida. This request comes after Trump falsely
Recently, OpenAI made a controversial decision that resulted in backlash from both former and current employees. The company required former employees to choose between signing a non-disparagement agreement that would never expire or keeping their vested equity in the company. This move raised concerns among individuals associated with OpenAI. The internal memo addressing this issue
Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay a substantial $310 million to settle charges related to a toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, in February 2023. This significant sum includes $235 million designated for covering all past and future cleanup costs, as well as a $15 million civil penalty to address alleged violations of the
The real estate market experienced a decline in home sales in April, contrary to the forecasted expectations of a slight increase. According to the National Association of Realtors, sales of previously owned homes fell by 1.9% to 4.14 million units on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis. This downturn can be attributed to various factors such
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has recently expressed his views on the current state of inflation. He highlighted a series of data points indicating a possible easing in inflation rates. As a result, he stated that he does not believe further interest rate increases are necessary at this time. However, he emphasized that he would
On a fateful day in March, the Dali, an enormous container ship, collided with and caused the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. This incident led to a catastrophic failure of the structure, resulting in the deaths of six construction workers and disrupting shipping operations along the East Coast. The ship had remained in
Etsy, the popular e-commerce artisan marketplace, is currently facing a series of challenges that are impacting its overall financial performance. With declining gross merchandise sales and a tumbling stock price, the company is struggling to meet the needs of its 7 million sellers. The first-quarter results for Etsy were particularly disappointing, with gross merchandise sales
Tesla’s recent announcement of cutting approximately 600 more employees as part of its massive restructuring has sent shockwaves across its manufacturing facilities and engineering offices. The latest round of layoffs, affecting positions from entry level to director roles, has left a significant impact on various departments, including factory workers, software developers, and robotics engineers. This
United Airlines announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given them the green light to add new aircraft and routes. This approval comes after a period of increased scrutiny from the FAA due to safety incidents earlier in the year. The airline shared the exciting news with its employees, highlighting the proactive safety measures