Law & Society

California lawmakers approved the U.S. highest state-wide minimum wage of $15 an hour by 2022. The bill was hailed by Democrats as an example to the U.S. as it struggles with a growing gap between the rich and the poor.

Tarek Amer, the Central Bank of Egypt governor, has asked for a meeting with bank CEO's, many of whom now face a nine-year tenure because of his new directive.

TV executive Byron Allen disputes reports that Charter Communications' merger with Time Warner is in its final stages, while accusing the former of reneging on prior agreements to allow African-American ownership of several outlets.