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Tax refunds help to lift US retail sales; rising inflation drag looms
U.S. retail sales increased solidly for a third straight month in April, though part of the rise in receipts was due to a sharp rise in inflation since the start of the U.S.-backed war with Iran.
Restaurant sales drop as Iran war pushes gas prices higher
Several restaurant chains including Wingstop and Domino's reported weaker-than-expected sales growth in the latest quarter caused by soaring gasoline prices.
Business spending for equipment on solid ground before Iran war
New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods increased more than expected in February while shipments of those products rose solidly.
Legal basis for US killing of Iran general depends on threat, experts say
WASHINGTON — Did President Donald Trump have the legal authority to order the killing of a top Iranian general in Iraq? The short answer: Probably. But it depends on facts […]
Post reporter sues Iran for captivity
Reporter sues Iran leads news items including ex-judge on trial for alleged online antics, law schools seek to downsize and a ban on gender bias in insurance.
Rep. Sarbanes to support Iran nuclear deal
BALTIMORE — Maryland Rep. John Sarbanes says he will support the nuclear deal with Iran. Sarbanes, a Democrat, announced Monday he believes the plan will be effective in pulling Iran […]
U.S.: Toss suit that would reveal Iran-related secrets
Citing state secrets and a threat to national security, the United States government has asked a judge to toss out a defamation lawsuit that a Greek shipping magnate brought against a nonprofit organization seeking to thwart Iran's efforts to obtain nuclear weapons.
Comic Con Conflict Continues
Bar-exam prep, Virginia corruption, Iranian opposition, $50B order rounds out this week's Law Blog Roundup.
Study: Many in U.S. back deal with Iran
A study of American public attitudes by the University of Maryland’s Center for International and Security Studies finds that 61 percent favor making a deal with Iran to limit that country’s nuclear enrichment capacity and impose additional inspections in exchange for lifting some sanctions.
Lawyers disagree on sentence for Md. man in Iran satellite case
WASHINGTON — An attorney for a Maryland man convicted of illegally helping Iran launch its first satellite says his client should spend no more than 27 months in prison, not […]
Nuclear deal with Iran could mean lower oil prices
NEW YORK — Oil prices could be headed lower after the preliminary nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers, even though it does not allow Iran to export more […]
Closings expected in Iran satellite trial
GREENBELT — Closing arguments are expected Wednesday in the trial of an Iranian-American man living in Maryland who allegedly helped Iran launch a satellite from Russia, a violation of a […]
