December 10, 2021 | by Kristina D'Amico
From the Firm: National and International News Here is a roundup of the big news this week:
US Supreme Court says Texas abortion clinics can sue over law
US inflation hits highest level for 40 years
In a very closely watched case across the nation, the Supreme Court has ruled that abortion providers can sue to challenge the controversial Texas abortion law, SB8. The court is allowing the original law to remain in effect, letting lawsuits move back to district court where providers will be allowed to file for a stay of enforcement and ultimately challenge the law's constitutionality.
As the holidays approach, the latest figures are looking hard on the general public shopping for gifts: prices rose 6.8% in the last year to November. Prices have increased food bills, and petrol prices have jumped 6.1%. The cost of second-hand cars and rent has also risen. According to BBC, the monthly pace of price rises at 0.8% has eased a little compared to October's 0.9%
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