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Interparty split on data center tax policy threatens Virginia government shutdown
A state government shutdown looms despite Democrats controlling Virginia's executive and legislative branches.
Judge finds federal securities law bars lawsuit over Chinese penny stock scheme
Meta users accused the tech giant of helping scammers create fraudulent ads that led to shareholders' losses of more than $300 million.
11th Circuit skirts dispute over insurers defending pharmacies from opioid crisis lawsuits
Billions of dollars are at stake between pharmacies and insurance companies over costs incurred by states and healthcare providers to tackle rising opioid deaths.
European Central Bank makes first rate hike since 2023 to tame Iran war inflation
A growing number of economists have spoken out against lifting rates, warning it may not tackle inflation that stems mainly from a shortage of energy supplies rather than strong consumer demand.
Heavy metal claims
WILMINGTON, Del. — A health and wellness app published false and misleading statements about LMNT, the electrolyte brand claims in a federal lawsuit in Delaware. LMNT says Oasis published false statements its brand contained seven times the legal limit of lead and kept the false posts up for 15 months after retraction demands.
Opted out, but the cookies kept collecting
SAN FRANCISCO — A California federal court denied, in part, a motion to toss class consumer privacy claims against Inspire Brands and several of its owned restaurant chains, such as Arby’s and Jimmy John’s, from consumers who say the chains’ websites installed cookies and tracking tools on their devices after they had already opted out of cookies. Some of the claims are time-barred, but the unjust enrichment and pen register claims may continue on the basis that the websites were actively collecting IP address and communication information from customers and potentially profiting off the data without permission.
Guts may hold the key to happiness
New research suggests that drugs commonly used for diabetes and weight loss may also influence mood by altering the gut microbiome.
Apple faces data privacy claims from 6M+ Illinois users
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — A federal court in Illinois granted class certification to a class of Illinois Apple users who say the tech giant violated biometric privacy laws by collecting and possessing their biometric data without their consent through the “People” album in the photos app. The court estimates the potential class size numbers over 6 million and that Apple’s uniform code of conduct unites the claims.
Cutie cat AR-15 parody products spur lawsuit
A “Q T Cat” product line meant to parody the founder of Q LLC, a firearms manufacturer, triggered a cease and desist request from the company.
First Circuit revives investor suit against Roomba maker after Amazon buyout flop
The lower court found the investors failed to show iRobot knowingly made misleading statements about its failed Amazon merger.
Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year's tournament, citing costs and politics
Exactly how many fans are staying away is unclear, but the warning signs are there.