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Amazon updates terms to require arbitration and block class-action suits
Amazon's updated terms mandate arbitration and prohibit class-action lawsuits, shifting consumer dispute resolution and legal strategies in e-commerce.
Apple Proposes 12%-27% Fees on Purchases via External App Store Links
Apple proposes commission fees of 12%-27% on digital purchases made via external links after Ninth Circuit ruling allowing such links in apps.
Flock Safety Revamps Surveillance After Access Abuse Claims
Flock Safety cuts data retention to 7 days and adds audit tools after misuse reports. Civil liberties groups criticize reforms as incomplete.
New Mexico Fines Meta $567M More in Child Safety Case, Total Hits $942M
A New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million more in child safety lawsuit, nearly doubling fines to $942 million and mandating platform changes.
Trump Blames Minn. Governor for Water System Cyberattacks Linked to Iran
Former President Trump accuses Minnesota Gov. Walz for cyberattacks on water systems likely tied to Iran, amid FBI and CISA investigations.
New York Sues Kalshi Over Alleged Illegal Sports Betting
New York Attorney General sues Kalshi alleging violations of state gambling laws over prediction markets on sports and events.
Ariana Grande Sues Hackers Over Years of Leaked Unreleased Songs
Ariana Grande filed a 2026 lawsuit against hackers leaking her unreleased songs and videos, spotlighting IP risks and privacy issues for legal pros.
eBay, Former Execs Settle $55.7M Cyberstalking Suit with Massachusetts Couple
eBay and three former executives agree to a $55.7M settlement over 2019 harassment of a Massachusetts couple, highlighting corporate legal risks.
NY Finalizes Rules Mandating Age Verification for Algorithmic Feeds
New York Attorney General finalizes rules requiring age verification for social media algorithms under SAFE for Kids Act, targeting youth privacy and safety.
Apple Aims for Late 2027 Launch of Privacy-Focused Smart Glasses
Apple plans to launch smart glasses in late 2027 with innovative privacy features, raising compliance challenges for legal and privacy professionals.
Lawmakers Propose AI Kill Switch Act to Enable Gov Shutdowns of Risky AI
The AI Kill Switch Act would let DHS order shutdowns of advanced AI systems posing risks, raising new compliance demands for legal advisors.
EU fines Google $1B for Digital Markets Act antitrust breaches
The EU imposed a $1 billion fine on Google for Digital Markets Act violations, highlighting new regulatory risks in digital markets.
Judge Allows Exxon Suit Over Zinc-Contaminated Oil to Proceed in Baton Rouge
A federal judge denied dismissal in Exxon’s lawsuit over zinc-contaminated crude oil at its Baton Rouge refinery, advancing a key environmental litigation.
Sony Music Sues AI Generator Udio Over 30,000 Song Copyrights
Sony Music filed a lawsuit against AI music generator Udio for copyright infringement of over 30,000 songs, including hits by Elvis Presley and Beyoncé.
Federal Judge Pauses $110B Paramount-Warner Bros Merger for 14 Days
A federal judge issued a 14-day halt on the $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros merger citing antitrust concerns, signaling challenges for media M&A and BigLaw.
FBI reportedly told to stop investigating ICE confrontations, agencies deny
Reports say FBI was instructed to halt probes into ICE incidents, but DOJ and DHS deny policy change amid scrutiny of ICE enforcement.
New York Bans Big AI Data Centers but Uses AI to Review State Rules
NY Governor Hochul imposes 1-year moratorium on large AI data centers while deploying AI to overhaul state regulations, balancing innovation with environmental concerns.
Google Must Allow Third-Party Android App Stores Starting Next Week
Google and Epic Games drop settlement talks, forcing Google to host rival Android app stores, reshaping app compliance and legal tech distribution.
Apple Sues OpenAI Over Trade Secret Theft in Talent Recruitment
Apple accuses OpenAI of stealing trade secrets through former employees and aggressive recruitment tactics, signaling rising AI legal battles.
Meta updates smart glasses to disable camera if privacy LED is tampered with
Meta's Ray-Ban Meta glasses now disable cameras if privacy LEDs are physically altered, enhancing privacy protections amid legal scrutiny.