Legal Reform

'Everybody is looking at their phones,' says man freed after 30 years in prison

Gordon Cordeiro, freed after 30 years in prison due to new DNA evidence overturning his murder conviction, observes how technology has transformed society during his incarceration. Upon release, he visited his mother's grave, enjoyed a steak dinner, and noted the prevalence of smartphones in modern life. The Maui County Prosecutor plans to appeal the decision to overturn his conviction.

The People Take Antitrust Into Their Own Hands

Private antitrust cases against major corporations, including Equifax, Pepsi, and American Express, are gaining traction in courts with judges increasingly ruling in favor of plaintiffs. The legal landscape shows a significant shift from previous decades, with courts now more willing to recognize and act against monopolistic practices. Recent cases demonstrate a growing bipartisan consensus on antitrust enforcement and interpretation of monopoly laws.