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.
Verdicts & Settlements
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.
Court Upholds Boy Scouts Settlement Deal
Appeals court rejects challenge to Boy Scouts’ $2.46 billion abuse settlement plan.
Harvard, Jewish Student Settle Antisemitism Lawsuit
A Jewish graduate of Harvard who made headlines after delivering a “fiery” speech at the Republican National Convention has settled his antisemitism lawsuit with the university. According to The New York Times, plaintiff Shabbos Kestenbaum announced the settlement on Thursday. The terms of the settlement are and will remain confidential, but Kestenbaum said that he
St. Louis Settles Jail Abuse Case
St. Louis settles lawsuit over inhumane jail conditions at closed Workhouse facility.