New York Sues Valve Co. for Encouraging “Gambling” in Children, Teens
The lawsuit alleges that, in total, Valve has made billions of dollars by “luring” users to gamble on expensive digital items.
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CA Court Orders State to Commercial Licenses to More than 20k Immigrants
“It would have a devastating impact, not only on the individuals like you mentioned but their livelihoods because having a commercial license is a requirement of their jobs, but also it would impact their families, the communities that they serve, as well as the larger state and if not the country, because they’re providing essential services,” Asian Law Caucus attorney Katherine Zhao said in a Wednesday hearing.
Texas Settles Smart TV Surveillance Lawsuit with Samsung
In light of the lawsuit, Samsung decided to settle. As part of the settlement, Samsung agreed to update its smart TVs and implement measures—like disclosures and consent screens—to give consumers more control over the data that they’re willing to share with the company.
Supreme Court Declines to Dismiss Immigrant Forced Labor Lawsuit
“If eventually found liable, GEO may of course appeal,” Justice Elena Kagan wrote for the court’s majority. “But GEO must wait until then.”
Justice Department Lawsuit Accuses University of California of Pervasive Antisemitism
“Based on our investigation, UCLA administrators allegedly allowed virulent anti-Semitism to flourish on campus, harming students and staff alike,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “Today’s lawsuit underscores that this Department of Justice stands strong against hate and anti-Semitism in all its vile forms.”
Trump Administration Sues After New Jersey Kicks ICE Out of State-Controlled Properties
“What I think the federal government needs to be focused on right now, instead of attacking states like New Jersey working to keep people safe, is actually training their ICE agents,” newly-elected New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said.
California Sues Trump Administration Over Vaccine Schedule Changes
Since then, Kennedy has appointed a number of new members to the panel. California alleges that, of the 13 current members, at least nine lack the qualifications and required experience necessary for their positions. A majority have also expressed anti-vaccine views that broadly align with Kennedy’s.
Health Groups Sue to Stop EPA’s Termination of “Endangerment Finding”
“With this action, EPA flips its mission on its head,” said Hana Vizcarra, an attorney with Earthjustice representing at least six of the groups named as plaintiffs in the lawsuit. “It abandons its core mandate to protect human health and the environment to boost polluting industries and attempts to rewrite the law in order to do so.”
Illinois Judge Dismisses “Boneless Wings” Lawsuit Against Buffalo Wild Wings
“Halim does not plausibly allege that reasonable consumers are deceived by boneless wings, so he has failed to state a plausible claim for relief,” Tharp wrote.
Trump Administration Quietly Drops Nationwide DEI Ban
The Trump administration did not offer an explanation as to why it had changed its position, but instead cited the result of a similar legal challenge heard in Maryland. In that case, the Justice Department agreed to refrain from enforcing the ban.