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.
States take legal action as 23andMe attempts to sell customer genetic information amid bankruptcy
Multiple states and the District Columbia are pushing back on bankrupt 23andMe’s plans to sell customer genetic information in a newly-filed lawsuit.
Battle erupts over Jimmy Buffett's $275M fortune as widow claims she's left in the dark
Jimmy Buffett’s widow and the co-trustee of the late singer-songwriter’s estate, Richard Mozenter, are at odds with each other over the $275 million trust.
Hardee’s franchisee Paradigm sues over termination threats and tech fees
Hardee's faces a lawsuit from Paradigm Investment Group over alleged breaches of franchise agreements, including technology fees and operating hours disputes.
Apple warns court ruling in App Store case may cost 'substantial sums annually'
Apple said in a court filing that a judge's order for it to ease restrictions on app developers would cost it "substantial sums annually" if the ruling is allowed to stand.
Microsoft wins appeal in FTC challenge to $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion Wednesday affirming a denial of a preliminary injunction the FTC had sought for Microsoft's now-completed acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Spotify updating app for US users after court ruling in Apple case
Spotify announced that it's moving ahead with updating its app on Apple devices in the wake of a court ruling. The updates will show in-app pricing and subscription information.
Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis shutters North Carolina store amid giant flag dispute
Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis says he was forced to close one of his North Carolina stores amid a fierce legal battle over giant American flags flying at his locations.
Key court wins power American energy infrastructure
The Department of Justice’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) has touted several recent federal court decisions as “wins" for America’s oil and natural gas.
FTC hits Uber with lawsuit over billing for Uber One
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking aim at Uber’s Uber One subscription service in a new lawsuit that it filed against the ride-hailing company.
Walgreens to pay up to $350M for filling illegal opioid prescriptions, Justice Department says
Walgreens has agreed to pay up to $350 million to resolve claims that the company illegally filled millions of invalid prescriptions for opioids.
Trump DOJ's plan to restructure Google hurts consumers, national security, says exec: 'Wildly overbroad'
Both parties in the DOJ's landmark antitrust case against Google will reconvene in Washington, D.C., on Monday to hash out a remedy — though Google executives warn that much remains at stake.