Tag: lawsuit
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FTC and 22 States Reveal Unredacted Details in Amazon Ads Auction-Rigging Case
Newly unredacted complaint details allege Amazon manipulated search advertising auction results to meet corporate financial targets, according to the FTC and 22 states.
BusinessLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalComputers and InternetFederal Government Federal Trade CommissionAmazononline advertisingauction-rigginglawsuitconsumer protection
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FTC and Nine States Sue Toast Inc. Over Hidden Fees and Hard-to-Cancel Subscriptions
Federal Trade Commission and nine states sue restaurant software and fintech firm Toast Inc., alleging hidden and unauthorized fees, unwanted add-ons, undelivered "24/7/365" support and difficult cancellations.
BusinessLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and Internet Toast Inc.Federal Trade Commissionlawsuithidden feesrestaurant softwaresubscription cancellationCalifornia
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CFTC Sues Utah to Block State Enforcement Against Registered Exchanges
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed a lawsuit against Utah to stop the state shutting down CFTC-registered contract markets, arguing federal law preempts state enforcement.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalFinancial MarketsRegulation Commodity Futures Trading CommissionUtahlawsuitcontract marketsfederal preemption
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FTC and 20 States Sue Dollar General Over Deceptive Pricing
The FTC, joined by 20 states, has sued Dollar General, alleging the retailer routinely charged customers more at the register than the prices shown on shelves, tags and ads.
BusinessLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentEconomy Dollar GeneralFederal Trade Commissiondeceptive pricingconsumer protectionlawsuitretail
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Media Monitor: Texas Lawsuit Against OpenAI Could Serve as Template for AI Litigation, Newsletter Says
Luiza Jarovsky's newsletter says Texas' new lawsuit against OpenAI could become a template for other states and countries to litigate against AI companies and push them to prioritize safety.
Science & TechnologyLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceLegalState Governments TexasOpenAIlawsuitAI safetyLuiza JarovskyAI regulation
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Media Monitor: Poynter reports judge orders Trump deposition in $10 billion BBC suit; White House again blocks pool reporter
Poynter reports a magistrate judge ordered Trump to sit for a deposition by Dec. 11 in his $10 billion BBC lawsuit, and that The Independent was barred from a White House travel pool.
MediaLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalMedia BiasWhite HouseFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Donald TrumpBBClawsuitdepositionWhite House press poolThe IndependentThe Marshall ProjectScientific AmericanJohn GeddesNPR public editorPoynter.org
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FTC Sues Ticket Broker REPS & Company Over Illegal Ticket-Buying Tactics
The FTC alleges REPS & Company Inc. bypassed ticket-issuer security measures to buy millions of tickets to high-demand live events, reselling them at a significant profit.
BusinessLaw EnforcementUSALegalComputers and InternetSocial Issues Federal Trade CommissionREPS & Company Inc.ticket brokerlive eventsticket purchasing limitslawsuitconsumer protection
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FTC and Utah, Nevada Attorneys General Sue Lens.com Over Deceptive Pricing
Federal Trade Commission and two state attorneys general allege Lens.com hid a bogus "taxes & fees" charge that often doubles the price of contact lenses for consumers.
BusinessLaw EnforcementUSALegalGeneral PoliticsComputers and Internet Federal Trade CommissionLens.com Inc.deceptive pricingcontact lensesUtah Attorney GeneralNevada Attorney Generallawsuit
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Federal Court Dismisses Trump Administration Lawsuit Against NJ Governor's ICE Order
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced a federal court dismissed the Trump Administration's lawsuit against her executive order. The order limits federal immigration officers' access to nonpublic state property, a move Sherrill says protects New Jerseyans.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalState GovernmentsGeneral Politics Mikie SherrillTrump AdministrationICEExecutive OrderNew JerseyFederal CourtLawsuitOffice of New Jersey Governor
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FTC, States Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme
The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states have filed a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging the company secretly inflated prices in its online search advertising auctions through deceptive and unfair practices, impacting digital advertising costs.
BusinessLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentEconomyLegalFederal GovernmentState Governments FTCAmazonLawsuitAdvertisingE-commerceDeceptive PracticesState Attorneys General
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Media Monitor: White House Bunker Undercuts Trump Lawsuit; U.S. Seeks to Weaken Plastic Pollution Limits
The Washington Post is reporting on a secret White House bunker that ex-officials say undercuts a lawsuit by Donald J Trump. The Post also revealed a leaked memo showing U.S. efforts to weaken global plastic pollution limits.
Politics and GovernmentHealthWorldWhite HouseFederal GovernmentLegalMedical ScienceEnvironment Donald J TrumpLawsuitPlastic PollutionDiplomacyGovernmentThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: CAIR Reports on Israeli Targeting of Journalists, Lawsuits, Anti-Muslim Threats, and Academic Freedom Concerns
CAIR is reporting on a new podcast about Israeli targeting of journalists, a lawsuit against Oak Park for alleged discrimination, anti-Muslim threats in Dearborn, and Stockton University's removal of genocide language.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementMediaConflictGeneral PoliticsLegalSocial IssuesMiddle EastEducation CAIRIsraelGazaJournalistsDiscriminationLawsuitAcademic Freedom
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Connecticut Leaders Denounce Trump Lawsuit Over In-State Tuition
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Attorney General William Tong condemned a Trump administration lawsuit challenging the state's in-state tuition guidelines for students seeking legal status, asserting state sovereignty and defending educational access for all eligible students.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEducationLegalSocial Issues ConnecticutNed LamontWilliam TongTrump administrationlawsuitin-state tuitionstate sovereigntyConnecticut Governors Office
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Michigan Reports Detail Alarming Economic Impact of Federal Tariffs
Michigan Governor Whitmer reveals new reports detailing federal tariffs' negative impact on state economy, consumer prices, and trade. The findings support Michigan's lawsuit against the Trump Administration's tariff policies.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyTradeEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesLegal MichiganTariffsGretchen WhitmerTrump AdministrationLawsuitConsumer PricesOffice of Michigan Governor
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Gov. Beshear Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's TANF Data Policy
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear joined 23 states and D.C. in a lawsuit against the Trump administration's policy to share sensitive personal data of TANF recipients. The policy, allowing broad access to private information, is deemed unlawful and could harm vulnerable…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegalEconomy Andy BeshearKentuckyTrump administrationTANFlawsuitdata privacyAdministration for Children and FamiliesKentucky Governor's Office
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Media Monitor: CAIR Files Lawsuit Over Denied Mosque, Launches Michigan Voter Outreach, Condemns Gaza Killings
CAIR is reporting a lawsuit against Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, over a denied mosque proposal, a voter outreach campaign for Muslim voters in Michigan, and a condemnation of recent killings in Gaza.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementConflictWorldState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentElectionLegalMiddle EastSocial Issues CAIRBroken ArrowMosqueLawsuitMichigan PrimaryMuslim VotersGaza Conflict
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CAIR to Sue Broken Arrow Over Denied Mosque Rezoning Request
CAIR and Islamic Society of Tulsa will sue Broken Arrow over denied mosque rezoning. The lawsuit follows a DOJ probe into the city's land use practices, highlighting concerns about religious freedom and a rise in incidents targeting mosques.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEducationGeneral Politics CAIRIslamic Society of TulsaBroken ArrowLawsuitRezoningMosqueReligious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons ActCAIR Breaking News
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Media Monitor: Capital One Cites Money-Laundering Probe in Closing Trump Organization Accounts
France 24 is reporting that Capital One Financial defended its 2021 decision to close over 300 Trump-affiliated bank accounts, citing a money-laundering review. This marks the first time a bank has formally linked such concerns to the Trump Organization.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBankingLegalFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEconomy Donald TrumpCapital OneTrump OrganizationMoney LaunderingLawsuitFinancial ServicesFrance 24
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Media Monitor: White House continues Katy Perry taunt; Ariana Grande sues hackers; Suri drops Cruise name
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reports the White House continues its taunt of Katy Perry, Ariana Grande sues hackers, and Suri, daughter of Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise, drops her father's last name.
EntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsLegalFilm and TVMusicSocial Issues Katy PerryAriana GrandeSuri NoelleWhite HouseEntertainment NewsCelebrity NewsLawsuitCBC PoliticsCanadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
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CAIR Reaches Preliminary Agreement with Fairfax Schools in Student Privacy Lawsuit
CAIR secured a preliminary agreement with Fairfax County Public Schools in a lawsuit over student disciplinary actions. The deal protects student privacy, prevents sharing records, and stops sanctions for displaying Palestinian symbols.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementConflictWorldLegalEducationSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsMiddle East CAIRFairfax County Public SchoolsStudent RightsCivil Rights ActLawsuitFree SpeechStudent PrivacyCAIR Breaking News
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California Sues Trump Administration Over Public Safety Funding Conditions
California, led by Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta, is suing the Trump administration to stop the federal government from conditioning vital public safety funding on state election and immigration policies, citing unlawful coercion.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsElectionLegalSocial Issues CaliforniaGavin NewsomRob BontaDonald TrumpLawsuitPublic SafetyElection AdministrationCalifornia Governors Office
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AI Leaders and Economists Warn of Economic Upheaval, While Apple Sues OpenAI Over Trade Secrets
Over 200 economists and AI leaders issue a stark warning about potential large-scale job displacement and economic transformation due to AI, urging immediate action, as Apple simultaneously files a bombshell lawsuit against OpenAI for alleged hardware trade secret theft.
BusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementEconomyEmployment and LaborComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceLegal Job DisplacementEconomic TransformationAppleOpenAITrade SecretsLawsuitThe Platformer
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Media Monitor: Judge Rules Trump IRS Lawsuit Filed for 'Improper Purpose'
The Washington Post reports U.S. District Judge Kathleen M. Williams ruled President Donald Trump's IRS lawsuit was filed for an 'improper purpose,' referring attorneys for disciplinary action.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegal Donald TrumpIRSLawsuitKathleen M. WilliamsDisciplinary proceedingsPayout fundThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: States Sue to Block Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Deal
The Washington Post is reporting that 12 states' Democratic attorneys general have filed a lawsuit to block the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. by Paramount Skydance, citing antitrust concerns and potential harm to competition.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementEconomyLegalState GovernmentsDemocratic Party Paramount SkydanceWarner Bros.AntitrustLawsuitState Attorneys GeneralMergers and AcquisitionsThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Apple Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Hardware Theft, AI Futures Project Releases New Scenarios
The Rundown AI is reporting Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging confidential hardware theft by former employees. It also covers a new report on AI future scenarios.
Science & TechnologyBusinessLaw EnforcementArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetLegal AppleOpenAILawsuitHardwareAI Futures ProjectAI 2040The Rundown AI
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports on Federal Agents Tracking Critics, First Amendment Lawsuit
NPR reports Homeland Security agents tracked a man over an email to an ICE official, leading to a First Amendment lawsuit. It also covers an airport renaming, a primary win, and Medicare changes.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessMediaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalEmployment and LaborEconomyFilm and TV David StreeverHomeland Security InvestigationsFirst AmendmentLawsuitImmigrationDonald J TrumpMedicareNPR Breaking NewsNPR
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Media Monitor: Idaho Mother Accused of Murdering Children Was Vaccine Lawsuit Plaintiff
The Washington Post is reporting that Andrea Shaw, an Idaho mother charged with suffocating her daughter and son, was a plaintiff in a lawsuit against the American Academy of Pediatrics over childhood vaccine recommendations.
HealthLaw EnforcementMedical ScienceLegalSocial Issues Andrea ShawIdahoMurder chargesSuffocationAmerican Academy of PediatricsChildhood vaccinesLawsuitThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: New Yorker Sues Homeland Security Over First Amendment Rights
The Washington Post reports David Streever of Rochester, New York, sued Department of Homeland Security officials Monday, alleging First Amendment violations after federal agents visited his home following a critical message to ICE.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal David StreeverDepartment of Homeland SecurityFirst AmendmentLawsuitRochester, New YorkCivil RightsGovernmentThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Family Sues Over ICE Detainee's Death
The Washington Post is reporting that the family of ICE detainee Geraldo Lunas Campos is suing detention center operators and guards following his death, citing repeated requests for mental illness treatment.
HealthLaw EnforcementLegalMedical ScienceSocial Issues Geraldo Lunas Camposdetention centerlawsuitmental illnessguardsdeathICEThe Washington Post
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New Jersey Officials Halt Roxbury Detention Center Plan
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced a victory as the Department of Homeland Security will not establish a mass detention center in Roxbury, calling the plan unlawful and inhumane.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalEnvironmentSocial Issues Mikie SherrillJennifer DavenportRoxburyNew JerseyDepartment of Homeland Securitydetention centerlawsuitOffice of New Jersey Governor