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Federal judge delays a mifepristone lawsuit until after midterms

A federal judge on Sunday paused a lawsuit seeking to revoke the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of the abortion pill mifepristone until after the midterm elections.

His Research on Pregnant Opioid Users Was Widely Celebrated. Auditors and Experts Found Major Flaws.

The post His Research on Pregnant Opioid Users Was Widely Celebrated. Auditors and Experts Found Major Flaws. appeared first on ProPublica .

Voluntary assisted dying legal nation-wide after laws pass NT parliament

Meta agrees to heavy restrictions on teen users in major lawsuit settlement

Meta settled its latest kids online safety trial with a group of 29 state attorneys general, sparing it from the remainder of a trial that could have cost it hundreds of billions of dollars. Under the terms of the settlement, which resolves claims by a larger group of 47 states a

Nine CEO confident new AI laws will deliver a ‘world of growth in publishing’ as network slashes costs

Matt Stanton says company has ‘good pipeline’ of AI deals ahead even as it aims to cut $160m in costs Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The head of Nine Entertainment sees a “world of growth in publ

Queensland bail breach laws to carry minimum 12 month jail sentence

Zillow Settles Antitrust Lawsuit With The FTC - Engadget

Zillow Settles Antitrust Lawsuit With The FTC Engadget Zillow settles FTC claims it paid Redfin to stop competing on apartment listings Reuters FTC Reaches Settlement With Zillow, Redfin Over Antitrust Concerns WSJ Zillow and Redfin settle FTC antitrust case TechCrunch Redfin and

How fusion reactions can survive flaws—up to a point

Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have found that implosions designed for inertial fusion energy (IFE) can tolerate significant imperfections before performance abruptly declines, a finding that could inform the design of fuel targets for future fusion

Supreme Court lets Trump build White House ballroom as lawsuit continues

Chief Justice John Roberts dissented with three liberal justices, saying, "That construction is likely unlawful."

FTC lawsuit alleges Amazon has been ‘secretly and systematically’ overcharging for ads

The FTC and 22 state attorneys general are suing Amazon for allegedly using a "secret ad surcharge" to drive up prices for ads on its website and app.

ATM Flaws Reveal Key Weaknesses in the Software Supply Chain

A security researcher discovered nine vulnerabilities impacting ATM encryption and authentication software. But the problems extend far beyond your local cash machine.

FTC accuses Amazon of running a ‘secret ad surcharge scheme’ in new lawsuit

Amazon is facing a new lawsuit from the FTC and 22 states for allegedly secretly charging businesses more for advertising.

AT&T Lawsuit Says Charter Is Misleading Customers With ‘Fiber-Powered’ Claims

The new lawsuit is centered around what a fiber connection really means for customers.

Elon Musk’s xAI used child porn to train Grok models, lawsuit says

xAI has now been accused of training Grok on child sex abuse materials (CSAM), as regulators and courts continue to probe how far the problem goes, and some Grok users have been arrested .

Licenses Versus Lawsuits: Why Suno’s Parallel Legal Strategies May Pose a ‘Conundrum’

The AI music giant is simultaneously dealmaking with the music industry and fighting majors in court. Experts are split on whether those two legal fronts conflict.

Freedom Fuel gas stations sold stolen fuel, lawsuit claims

Freedom Fuel gas stations, which the Trump administration promoted last month, sold fuel that its supplier never paid for, a lawsuit filed earlier this month claims.

Before You Run Shirtless on Vacation, Check the Local Laws. One Runner Found Out the Hard Way.

Running somewhere new? The neighborhood rules may matter as much as your route.

Walmart settles DOJ opioid crisis lawsuit for $50 million

Walmart has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a lawsuit claiming that its pharmacies filled hundreds of thousands of illegal prescriptions for controlled substances that fueled the opioid crisis, the Justice Department announced Friday.

Algorithmic rent-pricing litigation expands under new state and local laws

Article URL: https://www.morganlewis.com/pubs/2026/08/algorithmic-rent-pricing-litigation-expands-under-new-state-and-local-laws Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49495127 Points: 74 # Comments: 44

Learner's licence needed to keep pedalling under new Queensland laws

Connecticut's new lawsuit against Kalshi piles on to prediction market legal fight

The courtroom combat across state and federal courts is so far producing roughly split outcomes, suggesting a big job may be coming for the Supreme Court.

OpenAI renews push to get Apple’s trade secret theft lawsuit tossed

Chang Liu, Tang Tan, OpenAI, and io Products filed a new petition asking the court to dismiss Apple’s trade secret misappropriation complaint with prejudice. Here’s what that means.

Walmart settles US government’s opioid lawsuit

The Justice Department and Walmart confirmed the settlement without disclosing terms.

Walmart settles U.S. government's opioid lawsuit

In a 2020 complaint, the Justice Department accused Arkansas-based Walmart of repeatedly violating the federal Controlled Substances Act since 2013.

Jermaine Dupri Drops Lawsuit Claiming $18M in Unpaid Royalties on Mariah Carey & Usher Albums

Less than two months after he filed it, the hitmaking producer and exec has dropped a case that claimed Sony Music owed him millions.

EPA says power for data centers can sidestep pollution laws

Article URL: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-issues-permitting-guidance-further-president-trumps-agenda-promoting-data-centers Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49478103 Points: 127 # Comments: 78

Selena Gomez Seeks Dismissal From Fraud Lawsuit Against Mental Health Startup

A few years ago, Selena Gomez and her mother Mandy Teefey co-founded Wondermind, a start-up company that advertised itself as a "mental health ecosystem." Gomez, a pop star who is famous for her mental health struggles and advocacy, lists herself as Wondermind's "founder/CIO" in

Unprecedented teen protections on Instagram see $18B lawsuit settled

Meta has reached a settlement with US states in an $18B lawsuit accusing the social media giant of deliberately making Instagram addictive to teenagers.

EPA faces lawsuit over claims it fast-tracked approval of toxic 'data center chemicals' — exposure to photoacid generators used for semiconductor manufacturing

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently given two new chemicals approval for use within the U.S., but the non-profit organization Earthjustice is suing the agency for not doing its job.

Wexner Steps Down as Ohio State Medical Center Board Chair Amid Epstein Lawsuits

Wexner Steps Down as Ohio State Medical Center Board Chair Amid Epstein Lawsuits Emma Whitford Thu, 08/27/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Emma Whitford

Widow of man who died in a 'cruel' way says NT's new VAD laws are 'very weak'

Failing Front Camera Cost One Honda Owner Nearly $3,000, Lawsuit Says

The front camera sensor plays a crucial role in the operation of the Honda Sensing system

Queensland government introduces major overhaul of bail laws

Meta settles lawsuit, pays $17.1 billion over absurd claims

Busybodies in both parties long ago decided that Zuck was Public Enemy Number 1. And they are perfectly willing to erect a regime of mass censorship in order to get their man.

Meta agrees to pay $18 billion to settle US teen addiction lawsuits

Meta will pay up to $18 billion over the next decade and strictly limit how teenagers use Facebook and Instagram under an agreement with nearly all US states to resolve claims it designed those social media platforms to addict children.

Meta settles in US states lawsuit on teen user addiction

Meta has agreed to pay what could amount to billions of dollars and to implement platform usage limitations on young users in a lawsuit brought by US states. The challenge revolved around addiction issues and overuse.

Meta settles landmark US lawsuit for nearly $18bn and agrees to change Facebook and Instagram

Major changes for TikTok and YouTube could be about to follow.

Selena Gomez Fights ‘Absurd’ Fraud Claims in Wondermind Investor Lawsuit

Lawyers say the pop star and actress “should never have been dragged into” a legal fight over the mental health startup.

Meta dodges ‘Big Tobacco’ nightmare with $18 billion settlement in child-safety lawsuit

The social-media giant’s agreement with state officials removes a cloud that was hanging over its stock, analysts say.

Meta agrees to pay $18 billion to settle US lawsuits over children's social media addiction - Reuters

Meta agrees to pay $18 billion to settle US lawsuits over children's social media addiction Reuters Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims The New York Times Time limits and a midnight cutoff: Meta’s new rules for kids go further

VAD laws expected to pass NT parliament today, legalising practice nation-wide

Meta settles for $18B in lawsuit brought by 29 states over social media harms to children

The lawsuit alleged that Meta knowingly designed platforms like Instagram and Facebook to addict children, despite knowing about the harms the platforms could pose to young users.

Apple renews push for expedited discovery in OpenAI trade secret misappropriation lawsuit

Apple has submitted its response to OpenAI’s attempt to block expedited discovery in its ongoing trade secret lawsuit . Here are the details.

Buc-ee’s says it will prioritize ‘conservative, business-friendly’ states amid pushback over logo lawsuits

Gas station and travel center chain Buc-ee’s said it will seek out “conservative, business friendly” states for new locations after receiving pushback over its decision to go after small business owners with allegedly similar logos. “We have a lot of opportunities. We’re growing.

Democratic states file new lawsuit seeking to block Trump's order limiting mail voting in midterms

Democratic-controlled states on Wednesday filed another lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to limit mail voting in this year's midterm elections.

Meta will pay up to $18 billion to settle states' lawsuit alleging harms to young users

The company called on YouTube and TikTok to join it in setting time limits for teens.

Democratic states file new lawsuit seeking to block Trump’s order limiting mail voting in midterms - AP News

Democratic states file new lawsuit seeking to block Trump’s order limiting mail voting in midterms AP News Judge issues setback to Trump administration plans to restrict mail-in ballots The Washington Post Where Does Trump’s Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting Stand? The New

Pennsylvania attorney general accuses Snapchat of failing to protect children in new lawsuit

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday (R) announced a lawsuit Tuesday, accusing Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, of failing to protect children from compulsively using its platform. The complaint, filed this week, alleges Snapchat knowingly lies about the frequency of ad

Teen carjacker spared jail despite Victoria's new 'adult time' laws

Court Revives Lawsuit Filed by UK Prof Who Called for War on Israel

Court Revives Lawsuit Filed by UK Prof Who Called for War on Israel kathryn.palmer… Tue, 08/25/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer

Zillow settles antitrust lawsuit with the FTC

Zillow settles antitrust lawsuit with the FTC.

Lawsuit demands Logitech hand tariff refunds over to customers

Logitech is facing a proposed class action lawsuit for not giving customers tariff refunds. In April 2025, Logitech raised the prices on 51 percent of its portfolio, with some prices increasing by as much as 25 percent. The complaint seeks to “recover monies that Logitech extract

Hidden Zillow listings created fake supply shock, raising NYC rents, lawsuit says

This week, two New York City renters filed a class action complaint alleging that a brokerage business called Compass—which has been boycotting posting listings on free digital platforms like Zillow —has now delisted so many rental units that it has created a fake supply shock th

Abbott tells judge Minnesota’s ICE officer extradition lawsuit ‘doomed to fail’

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) asserted to a judge Monday that he’s not obligated to hand over an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer charged by Minnesota authorities with shooting a Venezuelan man earlier this year during “Operation Metro Surge.” Minnesota is pushing i

Lawson to cut rice ball prices in Japan as costs ease

The convenience store chain will lower prices on most of its hand-wrapped onigiri by ¥10 starting Sept. 29, a company spokesperson says.

Day after Gautam Adani meets D.K. Shivakumar, government amends two laws to clear legal hurdles for tunnel road project

The move has drawn strong condemnation from the petitioners arguing that this amounted to “regularising violations in retrospect”.

Dethroned Miss North Carolina USA files lawsuit, says she was stripped of crown over conservative beliefs

Brittany Boltinhouse claims that pageant organizers conspired to replace and defame her over her support for President Trump, among other conservative figures.

Big Apple targeted in lawsuit over Mamdani's government grocery store plans - Fox Business

Big Apple targeted in lawsuit over Mamdani's government grocery store plans Fox Business New York supermarkets sue over Mamdani’s municipal grocery stores The Hill Opponents Sue to Stop Mamdani’s City-Owned Grocery Store Plan The New York Times Exclusive | Immigrant-owned grocers

Four arrested with leopard skin, 17 claws in Bhadradri Kothagudem

Secret White House bunker undercuts Trump’s ballroom lawsuit, ex-officials say - The Washington Post

Secret White House bunker undercuts Trump’s ballroom lawsuit, ex-officials say The Washington Post The Case of the Disappearing, Reappearing White House Ballroom Stairs The New York Times Supreme Court allows Trump’s ballroom construction to continue for now NPR Insiders Blow Up

Trump threatens lawsuit against nonprofit that questioned whether National Guard plan lessened crime

The letter gave the Washington, D.C.-based Center for American Progress until the end of business Friday to issue the retraction or face a $5 billion lawsuit. The center declined.

New apartment law has potential to become one of India’s strongest apartment governance laws: BAF

Oura Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Inaccurate AI Sleep Tracking

A proposed class-action lawsuit accuses the popular smart ring company of false advertisement.

OpenAI calls for California to strengthen its AI safety laws

The AI leader said that the state's SB 53 framework should "be amended to expand safeguards."

Logitech faces lawsuit for withholding $61M in tariff refunds from customers — lawsuit claims company extracted up to $97M from consumers in 2026 through tariff

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Logitech after it allegedly failed to return the tariffs that the U.S. government refunded to the company after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump’s tariffs were illegal . According to Ars Technica , the company

TikTok will pay $400 million to settle DOJ child privacy lawsuit

The US Department of Justice announced on Friday that TikTok will pay $400 million to settle a lawsuit filed in 2024 over allegedly violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). In the lawsuit, the DOJ alleged that TikTok collected data from children without not

Former Supreme Court judge flags ‘silence’ of journalists over media laws

Former Supreme Court judge B. Sudarshan Reddy called upon journalists to mount a collective fight to protect their rights by seeking wider support from society

Paramount, California AG office reportedly plan to meet Monday to discuss settling WBD lawsuit

Paramount and the California A.G. office are set to meet Monday to discuss a settlement of the antitrust lawsuit over Paramount's Warner Bros. Discovery deal.

TikTok reaches $400M settlement over children’s privacy lawsuit

Two years after the U.S. Department of Justice alleged that TikTok violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, it has reached a $400 million settlement.

TikTok will pay $400 million to settle Justice Department lawsuit over child privacy

The DoJ said the app has made significant strides in privacy protections since the 2024 suit.

Florida seeks court ruling to officially classify Sam Altman and ChatGPT as a 'public nuisance' — OpenAI fights to keep lawsuit away from a state jury

Florida's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman has now been sitting before U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon in Fort Pierce for seven weeks without a ruling on whether it belongs there. The state filed its 83-page, ten-count complaint in Highlands County circuit court on June 1,

Before an emergency hearing, the Kennedy Center's board threatens to demolish it

A lawsuit seeks to block President Trump's name from going back on the center. The center's board warns that if renovation plans don't go forward, it may be demolished.

The Northern Territory has just voted to legalise voluntary assisted dying. Here’s how it will work

Many aspects of the new voluntary assisted dying laws are familiar. But there are some differences to address the territory’s unique needs.

OpenAI had warnings before its agents broke out

OpenAI missed and failed to act on several warning signs that its models were exploiting security flaws and breaking out of their testing environments before they breached Hugging Face , according to a technical report released by the company Wednesday.

Air Force officer who called for Trump impeachment criminally charged

An Air Force officer who twice called for President Trump’s impeachment publicly on the steps of the Capitol has been criminally charged. Air Force Maj. Jason Watson is accused of breaking multiple military laws — allegedly committing three Article 88 violations for making “conte

Albanese to seek state cooperation on data centres but faces fight with Queensland

The federal government will push for new national laws with rules for where data centres can go, how they must be powered and where their water comes from.

A ‘Lion King’ Composer Sued a Comedian Over a Joke. Now He Owes $40K in Legal Bills.

A questionable lawsuit over a "Circle of Life" comedy bit has backfired on the composer who filed the case.

Music publishers sue Anthropic, allege "blantant theft" of copyrighted music

Some of the world's largest music publishers filed a blockbuster lawsuit against Anthropic late Friday night, alleging "one of the largest and most blatant ongoing thefts of intellectual property in history." Why it matters: The suit is the opening salvo in what is now likely to

Court rules Kalshi sports bets aren't "swaps," just gambling with a different name

Kalshi today lost a major ruling over whether it can evade state gambling laws, as a federal appeals court found that Nevada can stop the prediction market from allowing sports bets.

Apple reveals ‘shocking evidence’ from ex-employee’s MacBook in OpenAI suit

Apple has filed a new document in its ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI as it continues to push for expedited discovery. In today’s filing, Apple says that it has new “shocking evidence” based on early forensic inspection of a laptop used by former engineer Chang Liu. more…