The California Court of Appeals has upheld a whopping verdict against Roundup. In 2018, jurors awarded $289 million to a man they say got cancer from Roundup weedkiller. Plaintiff Dewayne Johnson was awarded $39 million in compensatory damages, and $250 million in punitive damages. Later, the Judge reduced the $250 million punitive verdict to just under $40 million That left
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Getty When I was younger, a family friend gave us a pile of old dresses. Hand-me-downs weren’t new to us, and my mom was an amazing seamstress who could make almost anything look terrific (she handmade both of my prom dresses and most of my church dresses). But I didn’t have my mom’s talent. I
The Fed’s new municipal lending powers are not the solution to the massive fiscal problem facing states and cities. That’s up to Congress, and the focus needs to be on overcoming damaging and stubborn Republican opposition to increased state and local aid. State and local governments face a massive revenue shortfall, and more revenue is
WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 20: U.S. President Donald Trump talks to reporters while hosting Republican … [+] Congressional leaders and members of his cabinet in the Oval Office at the White House July 20, 2020 in Washington, DC. Trump and his guests talked about a proposed new round of financial stimulus to help the economy
WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 20: U.S. President Donald Trump talks to reporters while hosting Republican … [+] Congressional leaders and members of his cabinet in the Oval Office at the White House July 20, 2020 in Washington, DC. Trump and his guests talked about a proposed new round of financial stimulus to help the economy
M&A – acronym from wooden blocks with letters, mergers and acquisitions M&A concept, top view on … [+] grey background Getty As vulnerable businesses continue to struggle with the effects of COVID-19, there has been an uptick in mergers and acquisitions. Whether these deals have unintended tax consequences, however, may depend on choices that the buyer,
Celebrate more tax-free income with a ROTH IRA in 2020. Getty The Roth IRA has been around for more than 20 years, and many people may take them for granted. Even modest contributions over time can translate into a substantial amount of tax-free income throughout your retirement. The uber-rich may wish for the tax-free income
Are you watching for your tax refund? The July 15 tax deadline is now behind us, so unless you extended to October 15 to cut your audit risk, you might be thinking about a juicy tax refund that you hope will come quickly. The day after tax day, the IRS is quick to remind everyone
Economic Security Planning, Inc. Today’s column addresses questions about when widow(er)’s benefits can be paid to a surviving spouse, how filing for early retirement benefits can affect other benefits taken later and taking early retirement benefits before divorced spousal benefits. Larry Kotlikoff is a Professor of Economics at Boston University and the founder and president
The Mercedes-Benz eActros — coming to a charging station near you. dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Transitioning to a low carbon economy is in progress. It is not political. According to the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, a majority of Americans of both parties are in favor. Many sectors of the economy will face an accelerated drive