Topic: federal lawsuit
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States Seek Live Nation-Ticketmaster Breakup
More than 30 states are asking a federal judge to force Live Nation-Ticketmaster to sell its ticketing operations and large amphitheaters, following a jury's finding that the company operated as an illegal monopolist. The states' initial proposal does not require further breakups of other busines...
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DOGE Affiliate Takes Over US Government's ID Platform
Greg Hogan, an affiliate of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has been appointed acting assistant commissioner of the Technology Transformation Services (TTS) to oversee Login.gov, with a mission to expand its user base into a world-class identity platform. Hogan previously served a...
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Anthropic Sues Pentagon Over Supply Chain Risk Label
Anthropic is suing the U.S. Department of Defense to overturn its designation as a supply-chain risk, arguing this unconstitutionally punishes the company for its ethical policies restricting military uses like autonomous weapons. The lawsuit claims significant financial stakes, including the pot...
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Uber Held Liable in Landmark Sexual Assault Lawsuit
A federal jury found Uber legally responsible for a passenger's sexual assault and ordered the company to pay $8.5 million in damages to the victim. Uber has historically denied liability for driver crimes, despite its own safety report documenting thousands of sexual assault incidents, mostly in...
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Tesla's "Mad Max" Mode Faces Federal Investigation
Federal regulators are investigating Tesla's "Mad Max" driving mode due to safety concerns after reports of rapid lane changes and sudden acceleration in Full Self-Driving mode. The technology behind this aggressive driving behavior was previously tested in 2018 but was shelved after public criti...
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California Bans Predatory Early Cancellation Fees
A new California law (AB 483) protects consumers from unexpected early termination fees in installment contracts by requiring transparency and capping fees at 30% of the contract's total value. The legislation mandates that businesses clearly disclose cancellation charges upfront, preventing them...
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UK Fines 4Chan for Online Safety Failures
The UK has fined 4Chan £20,000 for failing to comply with an Online Safety Act investigation by not providing required information on earnings and risk assessments for illegal content. Ofcom warns that continued non-compliance could lead to additional daily fines and emphasizes this as a strict m...
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