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Law
fromEntrepreneur
11 hours ago

Did You Shop at Trader Joe's in 2019? You Might Be Owed Money From a Class Action Settlement.

Trader Joe's is paying $7.4 million to customers due to a lawsuit over receipt printing violations that increased identity theft risk.
Intellectual property law
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Some Trader Joe's Customers Could Receive A Payout From A $7.4 Million Settlement - Tasting Table

Trader Joe's customers may receive compensation due to a lawsuit over excessive card number printing on receipts.
Law
from6abc Philadelphia
1 day ago

Are you eligible? Trader Joe's shoppers could get payout from $7.4M settlement

Trader Joe's has agreed to a $7.4 million settlement over credit card receipt issues.
Law
fromEntrepreneur
11 hours ago

Did You Shop at Trader Joe's in 2019? You Might Be Owed Money From a Class Action Settlement.

Trader Joe's is paying $7.4 million to customers due to a lawsuit over receipt printing violations that increased identity theft risk.
Intellectual property law
fromTasting Table
1 day ago

Some Trader Joe's Customers Could Receive A Payout From A $7.4 Million Settlement - Tasting Table

Trader Joe's customers may receive compensation due to a lawsuit over excessive card number printing on receipts.
Law
from6abc Philadelphia
1 day ago

Are you eligible? Trader Joe's shoppers could get payout from $7.4M settlement

Trader Joe's has agreed to a $7.4 million settlement over credit card receipt issues.
#ticketmaster
Intellectual property law
fromFast Company
1 day ago

What's next for Live Nation? Jury reaches verdict in antitrust case over Ticketmaster fees

A jury found Live Nation guilty of monopolistic practices, potentially costing them hundreds of millions and impacting ticket prices for consumers.
Intellectual property law
fromFast Company
1 day ago

What's next for Live Nation? Jury reaches verdict in antitrust case over Ticketmaster fees

A jury found Live Nation guilty of monopolistic practices, potentially costing them hundreds of millions and impacting ticket prices for consumers.
#google
fromZDNET
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Android users can get up to $100 each from this class action suit - see if you're eligible

fromSan Diego Union-Tribune
3 days ago
Law

Google faces mass arbitration as advertisers seek billions

Google faces billions in damage claims from advertisers due to illegal monopoly rulings on its search and advertising technology.
fromMiami Herald
3 days ago
Intellectual property law

Google faces mass arbitration as advertisers seek billions

Google faces billions in damage claims from advertisers due to illegal monopoly rulings on its search and advertising technology.
Mobile UX
from6abc Philadelphia
1 day ago

Android users eligible for payout as part of $135M settlement

Google has reached a $135 million settlement over allegations related to data transmission in Android devices.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Google $135M Settlement: Millions of Android Users May Qualify for Payout

A class action lawsuit against Google over unauthorized data use on Android may result in $135 million in payouts for millions of users.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Android users can get up to $100 each from this class action suit - see if you're eligible

A lawsuit claims Google transmitted user data without permission, affecting Android users since 2017, with a settlement fund of $135 million.
Law
fromSan Diego Union-Tribune
3 days ago

Google faces mass arbitration as advertisers seek billions

Google faces billions in damage claims from advertisers due to illegal monopoly rulings on its search and advertising technology.
#amazon
E-Commerce
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Newly unsealed records reveal Amazon's price-fixing tactics, California attorney general claims

Amazon allegedly pressured independent sellers to raise prices on competitors to maintain its price advantage.
E-Commerce
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Newly unsealed records reveal Amazon's price-fixing tactics, California attorney general claims

Amazon allegedly pressured independent sellers to raise prices on competitors to maintain its price advantage.
#live-nation
Law
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Live Nation says it will fight monopoly suit loss

Live Nation-Ticketmaster plans to appeal a jury's antitrust verdict and argues the damages awarded are limited and manageable.
NYC music
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US jury finds Ticketmaster and Live Nation had anticompetitive monopoly

Live Nation and Ticketmaster face significant financial penalties after being found guilty of monopolistic practices in a lawsuit by multiple states.
Law
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Live Nation says it will fight monopoly suit loss

Live Nation-Ticketmaster plans to appeal a jury's antitrust verdict and argues the damages awarded are limited and manageable.
NYC music
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US jury finds Ticketmaster and Live Nation had anticompetitive monopoly

Live Nation and Ticketmaster face significant financial penalties after being found guilty of monopolistic practices in a lawsuit by multiple states.
#antitrust
US politics
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Jury finds Live Nation/Ticketmaster is illegal monopoly that overcharged fans

Arizona AG Kris Mayes emphasized the victory against Live Nation and Ticketmaster's monopoly, highlighting the importance of fighting for consumer rights.
US politics
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Jury finds Live Nation/Ticketmaster is illegal monopoly that overcharged fans

Arizona AG Kris Mayes emphasized the victory against Live Nation and Ticketmaster's monopoly, highlighting the importance of fighting for consumer rights.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

How Much Are You Spending on Subscriptions? New UK Laws Make Refunds and Cancellations Easier for Consumers

New laws will simplify subscription cancellations, potentially saving consumers £400 million annually by preventing subscription traps.
#furniture
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

NYC furniture retailer to repay shoppers in $350K settlement - and you may be eligible

Payless Furniture will pay $350,000 to settle claims of refund cheating and must change its business practices.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Long Island
2 days ago

Brooklyn furniture company ordered to pay $350K in settlement over customer complaints

Payless Furniture Inc. must pay $350,000 in restitution due to customer complaints about delayed orders and unexpected fees.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

NYC furniture retailer to repay shoppers in $350K settlement - and you may be eligible

Payless Furniture will pay $350,000 to settle claims of refund cheating and must change its business practices.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Long Island
2 days ago

Brooklyn furniture company ordered to pay $350K in settlement over customer complaints

Payless Furniture Inc. must pay $350,000 in restitution due to customer complaints about delayed orders and unexpected fees.
EU data protection
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Top EU court says German online gambler can sue for refund

EU users can sue betting operators for losses if gambling was illegal in their home country at the time of betting.
Marketing tech
fromMiami Herald
2 days ago

Ad companies settle with FTC over 'brand safety' collusion claims

U.S. ad companies Dentsu, Publicis, and WPP settled with the FTC over alleged collusion affecting conservative publishers' ad revenues.
#nzxt
Gadgets
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

NZXT agrees to $3.45 million settlement over controversial rental PC program

NZXT and Fragile reached a settlement for 19,322 customers regarding PC rental and ownership issues.
Law
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

NZXT to pay $3.45 million settlement over Flex PC rentals

NZXT and Fragile will pay $3.45 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over deceptive practices in their Flex PC rental service.
Gadgets
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

NZXT agrees to $3.45 million settlement over controversial rental PC program

NZXT and Fragile reached a settlement for 19,322 customers regarding PC rental and ownership issues.
Law
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

NZXT to pay $3.45 million settlement over Flex PC rentals

NZXT and Fragile will pay $3.45 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over deceptive practices in their Flex PC rental service.
Healthcare
fromCbsnews
5 days ago

Fighting for health care claim approvals

Insurance companies often delay or deny necessary medical treatments, causing significant emotional and physical distress for patients.
Law
fromAbove the Law
10 hours ago

Lawyer Tells Attorneys For Missing Child That They're 'Gonna Burn In Hell' - Above the Law

A lawyer for Camp Mystic made a controversial remark during a hearing related to a tragic flood that killed 27 people.
Boston food
fromFast Company
1 week ago

If you bought this popular toothpaste, you may be owed money from Colgate-Palmolive. Here's how to claim it

Tom's of Maine toothpaste buyers may receive cash from a $2.9 million settlement due to alleged deceptive practices.
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago

Midwood furniture retailer 1StopBedrooms to pay up to $350K over consumer violations, state says * Brooklyn Paper

"No New Yorker should have to pay hundreds of dollars for furniture only to receive it late or damaged," said Attorney General James. "We are requiring 1StopBedrooms to refund customers who were forced to pay unlawful cancelation fees or could not cancel their order after it was delayed for months."
E-Commerce
#ftc
fromAol
5 days ago
Marketing tech

US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

fromAol
5 days ago
Marketing tech

US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

fromAol
5 days ago
Marketing tech

US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

fromAol
5 days ago
Marketing tech

US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

#meta
France news
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

French class-action lawsuit over motorway peage charges

A French law firm is launching a class-action lawsuit against motorway operators over potentially illegal toll pricing and lack of transparency.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Verdicts against Meta and Google may bring a new era of big tech accountability

"We appealed and appealed and lost every appeal. And then the case was ultimately dismissed."
US news
Law
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Hochul Could Cut 'Runaway' Crash Lawsuits With Default Motorist Liability - Streetsblog New York City

New York could reduce auto insurance premiums and litigation by adopting a presumed liability model for drivers in crashes involving vulnerable road users.
Agile
fromEntrepreneur
4 weeks ago

What Every CEO Should Do When a Customer Claims Your Business Caused Harm

Businesses need a clear, repeatable playbook for handling serious complaints to prevent chaos and control outcomes during critical moments.
Law
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

For Google Advertisers Who Overpaid The Monopoly - Don't Hate, Arbitrate | AdExchanger

Keller Postman is pioneering mass arbitration lawsuits against Google for alleged monopolistic practices and overpayments in advertising.
#tariffs
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Silicon Valley food

Costco Member Starts Class Action To Make Sure Customers Get Their Share Of Tariff Refunds - Above the Law

Costco customers filed a class action lawsuit demanding refunds for higher prices paid on imported goods due to Trump's tariffs after the Supreme Court ruled them unconstitutional.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago
Intellectual property law

FedEx and UPS charged fees for collecting tariffs. Now, customers want that money back.

Shipping companies face lawsuits over additional fees charged for handling tariffs after recent Supreme Court rulings deemed many tariffs unconstitutional.
Silicon Valley food
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Costco Member Starts Class Action To Make Sure Customers Get Their Share Of Tariff Refunds - Above the Law

Costco customers filed a class action lawsuit demanding refunds for higher prices paid on imported goods due to Trump's tariffs after the Supreme Court ruled them unconstitutional.
#tariff-refunds
European startups
fromFortune
1 month ago

Americans are demanding refunds from the $180 billion in tariffs they paid for, and they're suing companies like Costco to make it happen | Fortune

Americans are suing retailers like Costco to recover costs from tariff-inflated prices after a Supreme Court ruling enabled refund claims on approximately $180 billion in import taxes.
Intellectual property law
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A Costco shopper is suing, saying members deserve a slice of any tariff refunds

A Costco member is suing to prevent the company from profiting twice on tariffs by receiving refunds from the government while charging customers higher prices without reimbursement.
European startups
fromFortune
1 month ago

Americans are demanding refunds from the $180 billion in tariffs they paid for, and they're suing companies like Costco to make it happen | Fortune

Americans are suing retailers like Costco to recover costs from tariff-inflated prices after a Supreme Court ruling enabled refund claims on approximately $180 billion in import taxes.
Intellectual property law
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A Costco shopper is suing, saying members deserve a slice of any tariff refunds

A Costco member is suing to prevent the company from profiting twice on tariffs by receiving refunds from the government while charging customers higher prices without reimbursement.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Biglaw Firm Sued For Firing Staffer A Month After Returning From Disability - Above the Law

Firing an employee shortly after disability leave, amid claims of a hostile work environment, can lead to legal repercussions.
#antitrust-litigation
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The twist in the Ticketmaster antitrust fight

The Department of Justice and Live Nation-Ticketmaster settled their antitrust case, ending the trial before it could fully expose industry practices and potentially reshape the company's operations.
US news
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

US blindsides states with surprise settlement in Live Nation/Ticketmaster trial

State attorneys general seek mistrial after Trump administration unexpectedly settled antitrust case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, citing prejudicial impact on jury.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

The twist in the Ticketmaster antitrust fight

The Department of Justice and Live Nation-Ticketmaster settled their antitrust case, ending the trial before it could fully expose industry practices and potentially reshape the company's operations.
US news
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

US blindsides states with surprise settlement in Live Nation/Ticketmaster trial

State attorneys general seek mistrial after Trump administration unexpectedly settled antitrust case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, citing prejudicial impact on jury.
Law
fromBloomberglaw
2 weeks ago

Newborn Death Verdict Displays Tort Law Power in Work Disputes

A $22.5 million verdict against an Ohio company highlights the legal risks of denying medical accommodations for pregnant employees.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
27 years ago

Homeowners File Suit Against Builder

A homeowners association sued builder Amcal General Contractors for widespread construction violations including defective electrical, plumbing, waterproofing, and sound reduction systems at a 90-unit condominium complex.
Law
fromSan Jose Inside
3 weeks ago

Walgreens Arees To Pay $6M To Settle Consumer Protection Lawsuit

Walgreens will pay $6 million to settle allegations of overcharging and selling expired drugs in California.
#social-media
Intellectual property law
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

A Jury Just Found Meta and YouTube Liable in Addiction Case. They Must Pay $3 Million - and It's Just the Beginning.

A jury ruled that social media features can cause personal injury, holding Meta and YouTube liable for creating addictive products that harmed a young woman.
Law
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark child social media harm case, ordered to pay $3 million-with punitive damages still to come | Fortune

Meta and YouTube were found liable for negligence in a lawsuit regarding harm to children using their platforms.
Intellectual property law
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

A Jury Just Found Meta and YouTube Liable in Addiction Case. They Must Pay $3 Million - and It's Just the Beginning.

A jury ruled that social media features can cause personal injury, holding Meta and YouTube liable for creating addictive products that harmed a young woman.
Law
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark child social media harm case, ordered to pay $3 million-with punitive damages still to come | Fortune

Meta and YouTube were found liable for negligence in a lawsuit regarding harm to children using their platforms.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

The Laws Of Unintended Consequences - Above the Law

California's new law mandates certification for alternative dispute resolution professionals to ensure ethical standards following the Tom Girardi scandal.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Uber - a target of car crash lawsuits - pushes for law to limit California lawyer fees

Uber-backed initiative would cap attorney fees at 25% in vehicle collision cases, which lawyers say will reduce access to legal representation and income.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Unison faces consumer lawsuit over home equity investment claims

Unison's home equity investment agreements are alleged to be misleading, functioning as unlicensed, high-cost mortgages that can strip homeowners' equity and evade consumer protections.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Legal Cases Against Social Media's Do No Harm

Social media companies cannot evade responsibility for mental health harm by claiming pre-existing conditions are the primary factor, as platforms may significantly worsen existing conditions regardless of baseline mental health status.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Lawsuit from families of men killed in boat strikes is the first to reach U.S. court

Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo are presumed dead after a U.S. missile hit the boat they were taking home to Trinidad last October. President Trump said the strike targeted narco terrorists when he posted the video online, but families of those men say they had no ties to the drug trade. Now Joseph's mother and Samaroo's sister are suing the U.S. government in federal court in Massachusetts.
US politics
fromAndroid Authority
2 months ago

Verizon is suing T-Mobile for perceived false advertising

Recently, T-Mobile has come underfire for false advertising, with AT&T and Verizon bothcomplaining to the National Advertising Division over perceived issues with several claims made by its rival. The NAD ultimately agreed with T-Mobile's rivals, but it technically doesn't have the power to enforce anything. With that in mind, Verizon is hoping to force a resolution to the issue after filing a lawsuit against T-Mobile.
Gadgets
Healthcare
fromFast Company
2 months ago

You might qualify for this Kaiser settlement without ever filing a complaint

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan agreed to pay $10.5 million to settle claims it sent marketing texts after recipients had opted out.
US politics
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Legislators Push to Make Companies Tell Customers When Their Products Will Die

Massachusetts bills would require companies to disclose when software support for connected devices will end to improve cybersecurity and consumer protection.
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
2 months ago

You can still claim your refund in Amazon's $2.5 billion Prime settlement - here's how

Amazon will pay $2.5 billion in an FTC settlement over alleged deceptive Prime enrollment and cancellation practices; eligible subscribers can claim by July 27, 2026.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | How much is my personal injury case worth? | amNewYork

According to a 2025 MetLife personal injury study, the severity of injury plays a significant role in determining a settlement amount both in terms of economic and non-economic damages. As such, the MetLife study found that on average, the amount of settlement money a personal injury litigant receives is about $324,000.
Law
Law
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

What to Expect From the Legal Process After a Catastrophic Accident - Social Media Explorer

Thorough initial investigations and timely legal representation are essential to gather evidence, document circumstances, and shape effective legal strategy.
#personal-injury
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Equifax settles fair credit reporting act suit

In the second amended complaint, Guo claims that after she was the victim of identity theft, the financial institution and credit bureau defendants continued to report and attempt to collect fraudulent debts after she provided proof of the fraud. In doing such she alleges that they violated federal and California consumer protection laws by failing to properly investigate and correct her credit reports.
Law
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

Why Early Legal Guidance Matters After an Injury in Stamford - Social Media Explorer

Seeking legal guidance promptly can significantly influence the outcome of a case. When individuals face legal challenges, whether they are related to personal injury, criminal charges, or family disputes, the initial steps taken can set the tone for the entire process. Engaging a qualified attorney early on ensures that individuals are informed about their rights and obligations, which can prevent missteps that may jeopardize their case.
Law
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Hiring The Wrong Product Counsel Is A Silent Product Risk - Above the Law

Product counsel must act as proactive design partners with product instincts and judgment, prioritizing dynamic decision-making over static legal subject-matter credentials.
Law
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Top Nissan Engine Lemon Law Companies & Class Action Firms 2026

Individual Lemon Law claims often provide stronger remedies, including vehicle repurchase and loan payoff, for severe Nissan engine defects compared with class actions.
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