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TikTok Settles for $400M Over Child Privacy Violation Claims
TikTok agrees to $400 million settlement over 2024 DOJ lawsuit alleging violations of children's online privacy laws under COPPA.
Federal Trial Targets Meta Over Child Safety on Facebook, Instagram
Meta faces a $200B lawsuit from 29 states alleging Facebook and Instagram harm children, risking major social media legal precedents.
Second Circuit Blocks Trump-Appointed NY Federal Prosecutor Over Senate Rules
Second Circuit voids Trump-appointed Northern District of New York prosecutor's role, citing Senate confirmation violations and halting key investigation.
Texas Appeals Court Cuts Alex Jones' Punitive Damages to $750K Each
Texas appeals court reduces Alex Jones' punitive damages in Sandy Hook defamation case but keeps $4M compensatory award intact.
10th Circuit Restores NCAA's Five-Year Eligibility Rule
The 10th Circuit Court reinstated NCAA's five-year eligibility limit, impacting thousands of college athletes amid ongoing lawsuits.
CBP Faces Scrutiny Over Forced Labor Ban Reversal on Dominican Sugar
CBP's 2025 lift of a ban on Dominican sugar amid forced labor claims raises trade compliance concerns as fresh reports show abuses persist.
DNC Sues DOJ Over Ballot Seizure Records Before 2026 Midterms
The DNC filed a FOIA lawsuit against the DOJ seeking records on ballot seizure plans ahead of the 2026 midterms, highlighting election integrity concerns.
Ex-Google Engineer Acquitted of Economic Espionage Charges
Linwei Ding’s conviction on economic espionage counts was overturned, highlighting legal challenges in AI trade secret cases.
Federal Judge Issues Injunction Blocking Mount Shasta Logging Over Owl Risks
A federal judge blocked a Mount Shasta logging project, citing USFWS failure to protect the threatened northern spotted owl under ESA.
NYC Renters Sue Compass Over Listings Removal Driving Rent Hikes
A new class-action lawsuit alleges Compass's removal of listings from Zillow and StreetEasy led to NYC rent surges, challenging real estate marketplace practices.
Colorado Court OKs Warrantless DNA Test from Trash in 1981 Murder Case
Colorado Court of Appeals upholds warrantless DNA testing from trash in 1981 murder case, reaffirming Fourth Amendment precedent on abandoned property.
Mass. Appeals Court Vacates Harassment Order, Citing Due Process Violations
Massachusetts Appeals Court vacates a harassment prevention order against a self-represented protester, emphasizing due process and protected speech in harassment cases.
Illinois Court Allows DOJ Challenge to State Bivens and CASPA Laws
Illinois federal court rules DOJ can challenge state laws regulating federal agents, impacting federal-state enforcement powers.
Europe Faces New 'Megafire' Normal Amid Rising Wildfire Risks
Europe's worst wildfire season in 2025 signals legal and regulatory challenges with new EU strategies and liability rulings.
Judge Denies Bail for Ex-Real Estate Investor Luke Brugnara Again
Luke Brugnara's third bail request rejected over $350K bond doubts, spotlighting judicial risk assessments in high-profile cases.
Ex-Cop Testifies Duane Davis Admitted Role in Tupac Murder Trial
Ex-police officer testifies that Duane Davis admitted involvement in Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder case now on trial in Las Vegas.
Court Blocks ATF Ghost Gun Rules Against Defense Distributed
Federal court bars enforcement of ATF ghost gun regulations, allowing Defense Distributed to distribute parts and kits for 3D-printed firearms.
Former Meta Engineer Says Safety Tools Were Designed to Fail in Teen Harm Trial
Former Meta engineer testifies that social media safety tools were intentionally ineffective, fueling ongoing teen harm lawsuit and potential regulatory shifts.
Federal Judge Orders New Environmental Review of Utah Coal Mine
A federal judge mandates a new environmental review for Utah coal mine expansion, citing flaws in greenhouse gas analysis, impacting compliance standards.
Trump Delays 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods for Three Days After Talks
U.S. delays 50% tariffs on $20B Canadian goods following talks; impacts trade law and cross-border business under Section 338 of the Tariff Act.