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Lawsuit Against Meta Over Section 230, Tech Shield Law, Is Dismissed
A professor sued pre-emptively to release software that would let users automatically unfollow everyone in their Facebook feed.Tech - The New York Times - November 8 -
Judge dismisses news outlets' lawsuit against OpenAI
A federal judge on Thursday dismissed two news outlets’ lawsuit against OpenAI over its use of their copyrighted content to train ChatGPT, finding that failed to show an actual injury. Raw Story ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Judge dismisses a lawsuit over South Dakota abortion-rights measure that voters rejected
A South Dakota judge has dismissed a lawsuit that an anti-abortion group filed in June targeting an abortion rights measure that voters went on to rejectHealth - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Fox attorneys seek to dismiss shareholder lawsuit over reporting of vote rigging allegations in 2020
Attorneys for Fox Corp. are asking a Delaware judge to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to hold current and former company officials personally liable for the financial fallout from Fox News reports ...Tech - ABC News - 15 hours ago -
Senate Democrats Are Running Out of Time to Pass a Shield Law to Protect Journalism
The PRESS Act, which would protect journalists from government spying, enjoys broad bipartisan support and has passed the House—but it’s unclear whether the Senate will take it up.Tech - Wired - November 14 -
Meta fined nearly €800mn for breaking EU law over classified ads practices
Facebook is undermining rivals by ‘tying’ its free Marketplace services with the social network, Brussels saysWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Bangladesh tycoon says Singapore citizenship is a shield against central bank ‘intimidation’
Mohammed Saiful Alam considers international arbitration over accusations he siphoned money out of banking sectorWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Judge dismisses Pennsylvania Republicans' overseas voters lawsuit
A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed six Pennsylvania Republican congressmen’s lawsuit that could have thrown thousands of overseas ballots into question in the key swing state. U.S. District ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Thai court dismisses activist's suit against Israeli spyware producer over lack of evidence
A Thai court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a pro-democracy activist who alleged spyware produced by an Israeli tech firm had been used to hack his phoneTech - ABC News - Yesterday -
Meta must face trial in FTC antitrust lawsuit, judge rules
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Meta must face trial in an antitrust case brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over the social media giant’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Judge dismisses Pennsylvania GOP lawmakers' lawsuit about voting abroad
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a group of House Republican lawmakers from Pennsylvania seeking stricter ID requirements for Americans voting from locations overseas. Meanwhile, ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
To succeed, modern tech needs updated patent law
America's first patent statutes date to the 18th century, when steam engines and cotton gins were cutting-edge. It’s little wonder, then, that in recent years, confusion has reigned over what can ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Perplexity CEO ‘Surprised’ by Publishers’ Lawsuit Against Startup
Aravind Srinivas said he told Dow Jones and the New York Post in June that the AI company was open to discussions about using their content.Business - Inc. - October 24 -
Ex-employee sues Suns, cites multiple allegations
Andrea Trischan, a former Suns employee, seeks what the team said is $60 million in damages after filing a lawsuit against it, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.Sports - ESPN - November 14 -
Under Trump, Tech Giants Like Apple and Meta Face a Familiar Uncertainty
Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta and others learned during the last Trump administration to expect the unexpected when it came to Washington scrutiny and support.Business - The New York Times - November 7 -
Lawsuit challenges Louisiana law classifying mifepristone, misoprostol as controlled substances
Louisiana health care workers and advocates filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging a recently passed state law reclassifying two drugs used in medication abortions — mifepristone and misoprostol — as ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Meta fined €798m over 'unfair' Facebook Marketplace
The European Union says the tech giant crowded out rivals, breaching competition law.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
Supreme Court allows multibillion-dollar class action to proceed against Meta
The Supreme Court is allowing a multibillion-dollar class action investors’ lawsuit to proceed against Facebook parent Meta stemming from the privacy scandal involving the Cambridge Analytica ...Tech - ABC News - 17 hours ago -
Judge upholds dismissal of charges against Alec Baldwin in fatal 'Rust' shooting
A New Mexico judge has declined to reconsider criminal charges against Alec Baldwin over the fatal shooting on the set of "Rust" in October 2021.Top stories - ABC News - October 25 -
JD Vance dismisses taking action against Russia for election interference
In an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan, Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance of Ohio dismisses Russia's latest efforts to interfere with U.S. elections.Top stories - CBS News - October 27 -
Assault, kidnapping charges against South Carolina star Ashlyn Watkins dismissed
Ashlyn Watkins was arrested in August after an alleged incident in a student housing center on South Carolina’s campus.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5 -
South Carolina forward Ashlyn Watkins has charges against her dismissed
South Carolina forward Ashlyn Watkins has had the charges against her dismissed, according to online court recordsSports - ABC News - November 5 -
South Carolina lifts suspension of Ashlyn Watkins after charges are dismissed
Ashlyn Watkins was charged with assault and kidnapping on Aug. 31Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7 -
Manhattan DA says he's against dismissing Trump's "hush money" conviction
Manhattan, New York, District Attorney Alvin Bragg and his team of prosecutors are vowing to oppose any effort to dismiss President-elect Donald Trump's "hush money" conviction and suggesting they ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
OpenAI’s data scraping wins big as Raw Story’s copyright lawsuit dismissed by NY court
The dismissal of Raw Story’s lawsuit is more than a win for OpenAI—it’s an indicator of how courts may handle similar copyright claims.Tech - VentureBeat - November 8 -
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FanDuel, MLBPA settle player likenesses lawsuit
Major League Baseball's players union settled a lawsuit that accused sports betting giant FanDuel of using the names and likenesses of hundreds of MLB players on its betting platform without ...Sports - ESPN - November 15 -
New product implicated in listeria lawsuit against Boar's Head
On July 26, the company recalled around 200,000 pounds of deli products, only to flag 7 million pounds of deli meat four days later.Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
Bar association presidents warn lawyers against frivolous election lawsuits
Former presidents of the American Bar Association and other state and local bar associations published an open letter condemning election lawsuits brought forth in swing states across the country. ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Palworld Developer Shares More Details About Nintendo's Lawsuit Against The Game
When Palworld debuted earlier this year, its similarities to Pokemon led observers to expect a legal response from Nintendo. That finally happened in September, when Nintendo filed a lawsuit ...Tech - GameSpot - November 8 -
The White Stripes drop 'Seven Nation Army' copyright lawsuit against Trump
The White Stripes are dropping a copyright infringement lawsuit against Donald Trump and his campaign following the former president's Election Day win. The band had accused Trump and his 2024 ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Shell’s successful appeal will not end climate lawsuits against firms, say experts
Dutch appeal court ruled in favour of oil and gas company over judgment telling it to limit emissions. A court ruling in favour of Shell does not spell the end of climate litigation against ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Elon Musk adds Microsoft to lawsuit against ChatGPT-maker OpenAI
Mr Musk, a co-founder of the company, is accusing it and the tech giant of operating a monopoly.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
Private equity landlords' screening process discriminated against renters, lawsuits contend
Two large private equity-backed landlords discriminated against prospective tenants by relying on faulty screening systems, according to two lawsuits.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
Lawsuit against former Marvel actor Jonathan Majors dropped by ex-girlfriend
The ex-girlfriend of former Marvel actor Jonathan Majors has dropped a lawsuit that accused him of assault and defamation, according to court records filed in New York Thursday.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
A Dutch court weighs a lawsuit against arms sales to Israel
Pro-Palestinian activists have told a Dutch court that the Netherlands is violating international law by selling weapons to IsraelWorld - ABC News - 21 hours ago
