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People who come into inheritance money will have new protections against predatory lenders in the near future.

A case before the U.S. Supreme Court could have implications for the countrys growing labor movement. Justices will hear oral arguments in Starbucks versus McKinney today to determine if the bar should be raised for the National Labor Relations Board when it seeks to impose court-ordered injunctions on companies. ...

The U.S. House has approved a measure to expand the Child Tax Credit. It would help 16 million children from low-income families in Indiana and nationwide. ...

Washington joins a handful of states to do away with mandatory meetings for employees on political or religious matters. Sometimes known as captive audience meetings, the gatherings were seen as a way for employers to give their opinions on subjects like unionization, and held potential consequences for employees who didnt attend. Lawmakers passed a bill this session allowing workers to skip the meetings without repercussions. ...

When Mazie Green got the notice that a Norfolk-based firm that buys debt from lenders filed a claim in Alleghany County General District Court that she owed them $8,914.31 she did what many a Virginia mountaineer would do. She said: prove it.

When Mazie Green got the notice that a Norfolk-based firm that buys debt from lenders filed a claim in Alleghany County General District Court that she owed them $8,914.31 she did what many a Virginia mountaineer would do. She said: prove it.

The 2023 General Assembly makeover in Virginia could bring major changes to state courts, including opening state courts to class-action suits and giving tenants a break in district court.

The 2023 General Assembly makeover in Virginia could bring major changes to state courts, including opening state courts to class-action suits and giving tenants a break in district court.

In the coming weeks, South Dakotans will be given a chance to file their taxes online directly with the Internal Revenue Service at no cost. Plans are coming together for the pilot project offered in a dozen states. IRS officials hope the "Direct File" option will be ready by mid-March, giving taxpayers in selected states about one month to take advantage before the general filing deadline. ...

Free tax-filing assistance is available once again in Washington state starting today. The AARP Foundations Tax-Aide program is available to everyone regardless of age or income level. Charles Humble, communication volunteer lead for the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program at AARP Washington, said people are grateful for the program, recalling a single mom with three kids he helped get several thousand dollars back through her tax refund. ...