Federal Government, State Attorneys General Suggests Facebook Should Be Broken Up
More than 40 state attorneys general have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Facebook, with the federal government spearheading its own litigation.
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California Rep. Katie Porter Slams Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell as Blatantly “Corrupt”
Rep. Porter, a California Democrat, alleged that McConnell is holding coronavirus relief talks captive to win liability exemptions for careless corporations.
Seattle to Pay $1.5m Settlement to Family of Che Taylor
Police insisted they had seen Che Taylor wearing a handgun holster–yet the only nearby firearm was buried under a pile of trash in another man’s car.
Supreme Court Silence Heralds Transgender Rights Win in Oregon
The Supreme Court’s decision not to hear a case appeal means Oregon’s Dallas School District No. 2 can continue to accommodate transgender students.
Michigan Judge Trashes Republican Lawsuit Seeking to Overturn State’s Election Results
A former Trump campaign attorney had asked the courts to discard the state’s election results–and hand over the power to make a final decision to the Republican-dominated Legislature.
Major League Baseball Sues Insurers, Citing Losses Caused by Coronavirus
Major League Baseball says it has paid millions of dollars in insurance every year to avoid financial catastrophe–and now that COVID-19 has caused one, insurers are refusing to pay out.
California Judge Tells Los Angeles to Show Proof Outdoor Dining Spreads Coronavirus
The judge appeared sympathetic to the restaurant coalition suing the county, but said he needs to see evidence–or lack thereof–before making a decision.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Calls Trump Campaign’s Election Lawsuits an “Assault on Democracy”
The Trump campaign’s lawsuits make big claims while providing practically no substantiating evidence.
Michigan Funeral Home Settles Lawsuit That Led to Major Transgender Rights Victory at Supreme Court
The funeral home will pay $250,000 to the ACLU and estate of Aimee Stephens, while also agreeing to update its anti-discrimination policies.
Supreme Court Unlikely to Hold Nestle, Cargill Responsible for Alleged Child Labor Violations
The lawsuit’s success largely comes down to the justices’ interpretation of a 231-year old tort statute.