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Citing licensing agreement, Apple seeks dismissal of AirTag stalking lawsuit

Michael Gennaro / September 5, 2024

Apple ignored warnings that its AirTag trackers could be used for stalking, consumers claim, arguing the company should be held liable for damages under California law.

Crypto platform must let customers access their money

Brief / September 5, 2024

California hit Robinhood Crypto with a $3.9 million penalty for preventing its customers from withdrawing their cryptocurrency from their wallets between 2018 and 2022 as part of a settlement agreement resolving the state’s investigation into the company’s violation of the California Commodities Law. The settlement agreement demands that the platform be transparent about its trading practices and clearly disclose custody, settlement delays and network security incidents.

Google’s Android Auto likely breached competition rules, EU court adviser says

Cain Burdeau / September 5, 2024

Google faces losing a dispute with Italian regulators, who accuse the tech giant of favoring Google Maps on its Android Auto platform at the expense of competitors and consumers.

Italy, EU reach deal on beach concessions

Agence France-Presse / September 5, 2024

Private beach operators provide sun loungers and umbrellas, bathrooms, restaurants and bars —services many Italians enjoy. But they can be costly and squeeze out those who cannot or will not pay.

Kroger CEO insists proposed Albertsons merger will lower grocery prices

Monique Merrill / September 4, 2024

The CEO of Albertsons also testified that a a blocked merger may lead the company to exit some markets, close stores and lay off workers.

Texas argues for fee placed on nude dancing venues before Fifth Circuit

Sabrina Canfield / September 4, 2024

Texas increased its per-person fee on adult establishments in 2023, which one nightclub says is a violation of the First Amendment.

Ex-VW boss tells trial ‘dieselgate’ charges are ‘implausible’

Agence France-Presse / September 4, 2024

In a lengthy statement, Martin Winterkorn described how he headed a sprawling corporate empire, had numerous responsibilities and was far-removed from detailed decision making.

Ex-Volkswagen CEO denies charges in ‘dieselgate’ trial

Agence France-Presse / September 3, 2024

Martin Winterkorn faces charges including fraud over the use of so-called defeat devices, which made cars appear less polluting in lab tests than they were on the road, and could be jailed for up to 10 years if convicted.

Canadian rail union files lawsuits challenging back-to-work orders

Associated Press / August 30, 2024

Lockouts stopped traffic in Canada on crucial railroads this month and halted shipments to and from the United States.

Strip club vs. barista babes

Brief / August 30, 2024

TACOMA, Wash. — In a trademark lawsuit brought by the Foxy Lady, an adult entertainment club located in Rhode Island, against the Washington state chain of “bikini barista establishments” called Foxy Lady Coffee, a Washington federal court declined to grant default judgment to the out-of-state business. The “foxy lady” mark is “presumptively weak,” and consumers in Washington “are not likely to expect to find coffee kiosks sponsored by strip clubs from the other side of the country,” so customer confusion is unlikely.

New Mexico newspaper’s counterclaims against utility that sued to block reporting revived

Amanda Pampuro / August 29, 2024

The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission sued The New Mexican paper in 2015 to block reporting on documents on a coal plant obtained through a records request.