Topic: legal litigation
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Judicial Panel Retracts Climate Guidance After GOP Pushback
A U.S. judicial advisory body removed a chapter on climate science from a key judicial manual after objections from Republican state attorneys general, who disputed its presentation of human-caused climate change as settled fact. The Federal Judicial Center, which produces educational materials f...
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ICE's Rapid US Expansion: Where It's Headed Next
ICE is undergoing a major, undisclosed expansion, establishing over 150 new offices and leases nationwide, often located near sensitive sites like schools and places of worship. The expansion relies on the GSA bypassing standard lease procedures at DHS's request, sometimes citing national securit...
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Social Media Firms Privately Discussed Teen Engagement
Major social media companies internally prioritized attracting younger users as a core business strategy, viewing them as a massive growth opportunity, while simultaneously acknowledging the associated risks. Internal documents reveal companies were aware of specific harms, such as difficulties v...
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2025: The Year Legal Battles Reshaped Gaming
The video game industry in 2025 is being reshaped by major legal and regulatory changes, particularly in mobile ecosystems where new rules are forcing open app stores and enabling alternative payment systems, leading to a fragmented global market. Monetization practices, especially in free-to-pla...
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Corporate Espionage Hits Top 401(k) Startups in New Allegations
A federal lawsuit accuses three brothers of corporate espionage, alleging they stole confidential data from Human Interest to benefit competitor Guideline as part of a coordinated scheme called the "Sterri Takeover." The case escalated with claims that Guideline's CFO pressured Human Interest to ...
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Facebook's $38.36 Payout: The Price of Your Data in the Cambridge Analytica Scandal
Settlement funds are being distributed to users from the Facebook privacy lawsuit, concluding one of the largest data breach cases. The lawsuit addressed allegations that Facebook improperly shared user data with third parties like Cambridge Analytica without consent. Most eligible users are rece...
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