SEC Asks Court to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Crypto Exchange Binance “with Prejudice”
The SEC did not provide a detailed explanation for its about-face, but indicated that the Trump administration made a calculated decision to cease litigation.
Verdicts & Settlements
Library of Congress Official Suffers Early Loss in Suit Against Trump Administration
In court documents, Perlmutter and her attorneys asked the court to issue a temporary restraining order prohibiting Trump administration appointees from interfering with the Library of Congress and its operations.
Iowa Man Settles Religious Expression Lawsuit with Former Employer
In June of 2023, Eaton kicked off “Pride Month” with a ceremony that involved hosting a rainbow-colored flag outside of its main office. It also allegedly encouraged workers to wear Pride-related colors. In some cases, Eaton managers sent out emails to staff with links to purchase Pride-themed T-shirts.
FTC Discards Biden-Era Lawsuit Against PepsiCo
Many of the lawsuit’s claims derived from the 1936 Robinson-Patman act, which prohibits companies from using certain incentives to favor large customers over their smaller competitors.
Supreme Court Punts On Religious Charter School Case
Oklahoma’s decision to authorize a religious charter school was influenced by another, recent Supreme Court ruling that expanded the potential role and visibility of religion in public spaces. This logic was quickly seized upon by the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and the Diocese of Tulsa.
Federal Judge Says Company Can’t Claim AI Chatbot Has First Amendment Rights
Shortly before Setzer’s suicide, the chatbot urged the 14-year-old to “come home to me as soon as possible.” Moments after receiving the message, Setzer retrieved a firearm and committed suicide by shooting himself.
Whistleblower’s Death Raises Safety Questions
Former Boeing worker’s suicide sparks renewed concerns over safety and whistleblower treatment.
3M Settles New Jersey PFAS Lawsuits
3M will pay $450 million to settle New Jersey lawsuits over PFAS pollution.
Michigan Settles Pandemic-Era Unemployment Lawsuit
The agreement contains several provisions. The state’s Unemployment Insurance Agency, or UIA, must pay about $55 million to claimants. It will also, for the first time in years, be permitted to resume collection efforts against applicants who committed fraud or were otherwise overpaid.
Capital One Settles $500m Lawsuit with Its Own Customers
The terms of the proposed settlement would require Capital One to pay a total of $425 million to any depositor who opened, maintained, or otherwise used a 360 Savings account at any point after September 18, 2019.