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Amazon must comply with US agency's pregnancy bias probe, judge rules
Judge Lorna Schofield ordered Amazon to comply with an EEOC subpoena on pregnancy discrimination claims. By August 9, Amazon must provide specific data beyond the 200,000 pages already submitted. Amazon, while acknowledging errors, claims support for workers. This investigation, involving complaints from five women, saw federal law changes impacting accommodations. Reporting by Daniel Wiessner, edited by David Holmes.
What happens when your bank isn't really a bank and your money disappears?
The long-standing promise of bank insurance faces a crisis as online-only lenders with millions in deposits face turmoil, freezing customer accounts and leaving many in the dark about their money's fate. The complex web of blame, bankruptcy, and missing funds has left depositors struggling to recoup their life savings.
Tesla investors to urge judge to reject record $7 billion legal fee in Elon Musk pay case
Tesla shareholders and CalPERS contest Richard Tornetta's $7 billion fee request overseen by Chancellor McCormick. Tornetta's win voided Musk's $56 billion pay, but Tesla argues it didn’t benefit. 1,500 letters submitted. Fee justified at 33%, references Dell Technologies case. Monday's hearing moved; billing rates start at $275/hour, with Tesla suggesting $13.6 million.
Boeing accepts a plea deal to avoid a criminal trial over 737 Max crashes, Justice Department says
Boeing is set to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge stemming from two 737 Max jetliners that killed 346 people, after the government determined the company violated an agreement that had protected it from prosecution for more than three years. Federal prosecutors accused Boeing of deceiving regulators who approved the airplane and pilot-training requirements for it. The plea deal, which still requires federal judge approval, calls for Boeing to pay an additional $243.6 million fine, the same amount it paid under the 2021 settlement that the Justice Department said the company breached.
President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, is convicted of all 3 felonies in federal gun trial
Hunter Biden was convicted of felony charges in Delaware's federal court. He showed little emotion as the verdict was read and faces up to 25 years in prison. The judge, Maryellen Noreika, will determine his sentencing.
Hunter Biden case: Meet US Judge Maryellen Noreika who will decide fate of President Joe Biden's son
US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden has hogged the limelight for all the negative reasons and now his fate will be decided the US Federal Judge Maryellen Noreika.
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Donald Trump has been convicted. Can he still run for President?
Former President Donald Trump, facing felony convictions, remains a competitive presidential candidate despite upcoming sentencing. Legal questions arise regarding his eligibility and potential ballot restrictions.
Donald Trump's attacks on his trial judges trigger widespread calls for violence
New York Justice Juan Merchan, Trump declared on Truth Social, is a "highly conflicted" overseer of a "kangaroo court." Trump supporters swiftly replied to his post with a blitz of attacks on Merchan. The comments soon turned ugly. Some called for Merchan and other judges hearing cases against Trump to be killed.
Elon Musk may be compelled to testify again in SEC's Twitter takeover probe
Elon Musk faces possible testimony in SEC's Twitter takeover investigation. Lawyers resist SEC's efforts. Probe centers on Musk's Twitter stock purchase. Previous rulings favored SEC. Dispute ongoing since Musk's 2018 tweet.
Elon Musk's X Corp loses lawsuit against Israeli data-scraping company
X Corp's legal battles over copyright violations against data-scraping companies were dismissed by Judge Alsup, raising concerns about monopolistic information control and copyright ownership in public data use.
Apple denies violating US court order in Epic Games lawsuit
Apple denies breaching court order on App Store, opposes Epic's contempt plea. Criticizing Epic's free tool access desire, U.S. Supreme Court rejects Apple's appeal. Meta Platforms, Microsoft, X support Epic's argument in ongoing legal battle.
Apple denies violating US court order in Epic Games lawsuit
Apple denied violating court order by Epic, criticized free tools. Epic declined comment. Supreme Court declined Apple's appeal. Apple imposed 27% fee on developers. Meta Platforms supported Epic's arguments.
Noncitizen voting isn't an issue in the US federal elections, regardless of conspiracy theories. Here's why
Trump has already made unfounded statements on this topic, such as in 2016 when he created a committee to look into the matter after blaming immigration voting for his defeat in the popular vote. It was dissolved before there was a single instance of a non-citizen voting. He and other Republicans have recently stepped up their conspiracy theories over the problem of the southern border migration surge under Biden, claiming Democrats are allowing them in to register them as voters.
US court allows Google speaker imports in Sonos patent fight
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld a U.S. trade tribunal's decision that Google's redesigns of products, including Google Home speakers, Pixel phones and Nest Hub smart displays, were sufficient to avoid infringing Sonos' multi-room wireless audio patents.
Biden nominates Indian origin judge to US Court for Eastern District of New York
President Joe Biden has put forward the nomination of Sanket Jayshukh Bulsara, a judge of Indian descent with expertise in securities, contract law, bankruptcy, and regulatory affairs, for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Bulsara, aged 46 and the child of immigrants from India and Kenya, has served as a US Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of New York since 2017.
California probes SpaceX over sex bias, retaliation claims
The California Civil Rights Department notified SpaceX of the claims in January, several months after a group of engineers filed complaints with the agency claiming they were fired for criticizing SpaceX and Musk in a letter to company executives, their lawyer Laurie Burgess said Tuesday.
Apple beats AliveCor lawsuit over heart-rate apps for Apple Watch
In an amended complaint, AliveCor said Apple had led it to believe it would collaborate on heart-monitoring technology for the Apple Watch, only to then copy its ideas and embark on a "concentrated campaign to corner the market for heartrate analysis."
US judge certifies Apple app store class action
A federal judge allows Apple customers to pursue a class action accusing the company of monopolizing the market for iPhone apps by banning purchases outside its App Store, leading to higher prices. The class was narrowed to include only Apple account holders who spent $10 or more on app or in-app content. The judge rejects Apple's bid to exclude testimony from two expert witnesses about how it may have harmed consumers.
Tesla agrees to pay $1.5 million to settle California hazardous waste lawsuit
Tesla has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by 25 California counties earlier this week accusing the electric vehicle maker of mishandling hazardous waste at its facilities across the state.
US appeals court prevents California from banning guns in most public places
A federal appeals court reversed its decision to lift an injunction on California's law restricting public carry of guns. The law, deemed unconstitutional, bans carrying firearms in specific public places. Gun rights groups celebrate the delay in enforcing the law, pending an April hearing for California's appeal. Concerns arise about increased risks of gun violence. This law was a response to the U.S. Supreme Court's expanded interpretation of gun rights, which struck down New York's stringent gun permit regulations.
X, formerly Twitter, violated contract by not paying millions in bonuses: US judge
Mark Schobinger, the former senior director of compensation at X (formerly Twitter), sued the company alleging that it promised employees 50% of their 2022 target bonuses but never made those payments.
Suit against X, formerly Twitter, over unpaid bonuses can proceed: judge
In June, Mark Schobinger, a former senior director of compensation for Twitter who lives in Texas, sued the company, claiming breach of contract under California law.
Twitter violated contract by failing to pay millions in bonuses, US judge rules
Mark Schobinger, who was Twitter's senior director of compensation before leaving Elon Musk's company in May, sued Twitter in June, claiming breach of contract.
Meta, Alphabet, ByteDance, Snap must face social media addiction lawsuits
US district judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California ruled against Alphabet, which operates Google and YouTube; Meta Platforms, which operates Facebook; ByteDance, which operates TikTok; and Snap, which operates Snapchat.
US Supreme Court takes up Coinbase arbitration dispute
When users later accused the company of violating California's false advertising law by duping them into paying to participate in a sweepstakes that offered prizes in dogecoin, a type of cryptocurrency, they brought a class action suit in federal court.
Federal judge again rules that California's ban on assault weapons is unconstitutional
A federal judge in California has once again overturned the state's ban on assault weapons, ruling that it violates the constitutional right to bear arms. U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez stated that while these weapons are commonly used by criminals, they are also owned by law-abiding citizens who feel the need to protect themselves. The judge's ruling is similar to a previous decision in 2021, in which he called the ban a "failed experiment." The state has 10 days to seek a stay on the ruling as part of an appeal to the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Hunter Biden must come to court in person for firearms case, judge rules
Hunter Biden has been ordered to appear in person for a hearing regarding federal firearms charges. He had requested to appear via video conference, but the judge ruled that he should be there in person. The court found that video appearances were only allowed during the height of the pandemic or in certain circumstances. Biden is accused of lying on a form about his drug use when purchasing a firearm and keeping the gun for 11 days. The court date has been rescheduled, and additional investigations into his business dealings are ongoing.
California case could deal blow to high-interest online lenders in the US
The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) is seeking a ruling that would block Chicago-based Opportunity Financial (OppFi) from offering loans with an interest rate above California's maximum of 36%.
Google must face trial over Sonos patents, says California judge
The case, set for trial May 8, is part of a contentious intellectual property dispute between the former business partners over their smart speakers that includes lawsuits in the United States, Canada, France, Germany and the Netherlands.
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