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Consumers

TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit

The agency is nearing the conclusion of its investigation and could settle with TikTok in the coming weeks.

Class aims at T-Mobile, Sprint merger

CHICAGO — A federal court in Chicago granted T-Mobile’s motion to certify an interlocutory appeal over whether a putative consumer class has sufficiently alleged antitrust standing. The consumers oppose the now-closed merger of T-Mobile and Sprint, and seek to unwind the merger to prevent an alleged monopoly over U.S. wireless services.

Ninth Circuit revives consumer protection claims against Apple over phishing app

Apple cannot escape a consumer protection claim from App Store users who say Apple allowed the Toast Plus app to steal their money — at least until the users have a chance to amend their claims.

Industry reps pleased California insurance rules will change, but question specifics

A Tuesday hearing on the issue is part of a year-long process to overhaul the state's insurance regulations.

Roblox to face negligence, unfair competition claims it facilitated gambling for children

A class of parents say that Roblox is aware that minors use the game's in-game currency on online casinos and profits from it.

Mexico moves forward in gun sale suit

TUCSON, Ariz. — A federal court in Arizona dismissed the Mexican government’s racketeering, public nuisance and Consumer Fraud Act against five gun dealers, but allowed its claims for negligence, unjust enrichment and punitive damages to proceed. Mexico argues that these firearm businesses permit certain sales that systematically arm the drug cartels that smuggle guns from the U.S.

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