Disney to pay $10 million to settle FTC lawsuit accusing it of allowing data collection on kids
The Walt Disney Co. will pay $10 million to settle a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit claiming the entertainment company allowed personal data to be collected on children.
Google to pay $425 million after years of improper spying on smartphone activity
A federal jury ordered Google to pay $425.7 million for invading users' privacy by collecting data on millions of users who had turned off a tracking feature.
Justice Department opens criminal probe into Fed's Lisa Cook
The DOJ investigation comes as Cook sues President Donald Trump in federal court over her firing from the panel of central bankers that is tasked with charting the nation’s economic path.
Lisa Cook’s three home loans at center of Trump fight over Federal Reserve seat
Trump appointee alleges Lisa Cook committed mortgage fraud on three 2021 property loans before her Federal Reserve nomination, prompting her lawsuit against firing.
Shell faces lawsuit over alleged racial bias in corporate reorganization
America First Legal filed a federal lawsuit claiming Shell violated civil rights laws by discriminating against White workers in its security division during a corporate reorganization.
Trump asks court to allow removal of Fed's Lisa Cook immediately; judge sets quick schedule
The Trump administration defended its attempt to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook amid her lawsuit to block her firing, while the Federal Reserve asked the court for a prompt ruling.
Trump official issues second criminal referral for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
FHFA Director Bill Pulte fires off a second criminal referral letter regarding Federal Reserve System board of governors member Lisa Cook.
Rick Perry says Ken Paxton's energy lawsuit will hurt US coal companies
Texas AG Ken Paxton's suit claims three asset managers broke antitrust laws by using stock holdings to pressure coal firms to cut output, though divestment could curb production.
Trump fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud: What did she do?
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is facing mortgage fraud allegations raised by Trump official Bill Pulte and vowed a legal challenge against President Trump's attempt to fire her.
Musk's X reaches tentative settlement in $500 million lawsuit over firings of platform's former workers
Elon Musk's X Corp. has reached a tentative agreement to settle a lawsuit filed by former employees of the company who argued they were owed $500 million in severance pay.
Trump calls for Fed governor's resignation as ally requests DOJ probe
President Donald Trump called for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to resign after the head of FHFA, Bill Pulte, sent a referral accusing her of mortgage fraud.
Appeals court clears way for Trump admin to resume CFPB mass firings
A federal appeals court overturned a lower court ruling that had blocked the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Trump lawyer Alan Dershowitz confronts pierogi stand again; accused of 'misgendering' chef
Lawyer Alan Dershowitz plans lawsuit against West Tisbury Farmers Market after Good Pierogi stand refused to serve him over his political views and clients.
Zillow hit with federal copyright lawsuit over 47K allegedly stolen property photos
CoStar files lawsuit against Zillow claiming systematic copyright infringement of photographs distributed across Zillow's network. Many of the images have the CoStar watermark.
Legal expert explains why companies need 'love contracts' after viral CEO-HR romance scandal
Office relationships between managers and subordinates pose liability issues, with experts recommending disclosure policies and "love contracts" to manage conflicts.
Florida CEO gets 5 years in prison, $128M fine in 'Obama phone' scam
The owner of a telecom firm was sentenced to five years in prison for taking money from a federal program that provides discounted phone services to low-income customers.
NYC bar's employees used spray bottles for cocaine during shifts, had a rating game for female guests: lawsuit
Employees at a New York City nightspot allegedly used spray bottles for cocaine on the job and had a system to rate the attractiveness of customers, according to a lawsuit.
Karen Read faces potential multimillion-dollar lawsuit from O'Keefe family despite acquittal
A lawsuit remains pending against Karen Read, and legal experts say it could have significant financial ramifications for Read depending on how it plays out.
AT&T settles data breach lawsuits for $177 million: What customers need to know about settlement payments
Money could be coming the way of some AT&T users through a nine-figure settlement that stemmed from lawsuits about a pair of data breaches the company experienced in the past.
Seven suspects charged in daring $100M jewelry heist authorities call 'largest' in US history
Federal authorities have charged seven people with carrying out a 2022 jewelry heist that officials have called the "largest" in American history.