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In U.S. federal criminal law, a defendant who claims vindictive prosecution must show that the prosecutor acted with genuine animus toward the defendant and pursued charges to punish the defendant for exercising a protected right.

In U.S. federal criminal law, a selective prosecution claim requires a defendant to show that the government was motivated by a discriminatory purpose, which can be demonstrated by proving that similarly situated individuals were not prosecuted or that the decision to bring charges was invidious or made in bad faith.

As of 2025, large-scale private-sector AI deployments have primarily focused on language models, business applications, process automation, and consumer services, while government AI initiatives seek to apply AI capabilities to scientific discovery and engineering advancements.

Tariffs generate government revenue collected from importers, and businesses that bear tariff costs commonly pass some or all of those costs on to consumers.

Expiration of premium subsidies can cause adverse selection—younger and healthier people may forgo more expensive coverage—leading insurers to raise premiums for the remaining, older or sicker enrollees and increasing uncompensated care costs for hospitals and government.

Eminent domain is a legal power that allows government entities to compel the transfer of private property for public use, including infrastructure or housing projects, subject to legal procedures and usually compensation to the owner.

Large private donations used to fund upgrades or projects associated with government properties can raise public concerns about erosion of trust in government and potential influence on official decision-making.

Under a furlough, employees are temporarily prohibited from reporting to work but typically retain their jobs and receive pay retroactively after the work stoppage ends.

Any lawyer or law firm that contemplates entering into an arrangement with a government that includes conditions limiting or shaping their practices should examine whether the arrangement would prevent the firm from providing conflict-free representation to existing and new clients who are adverse to that government.

In U.S. federal criminal procedure, when a judge finds a 'realistic likelihood' of prosecutorial vindictiveness, a rebuttable presumption arises that shifts the burden to the government to provide objective, on-the-record explanations demonstrating the prosecution was not retaliatory; if the government fails to rebut that presumption, a court may dismiss the indictment.

Implementation of tariffs by a government can increase costs for retailers and add to operational challenges in the retail sector.