Supreme Court hears arguments in case on property damage during union strikes
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a labor dispute that involves the ability of companies to sue in state court when union strikes damage property.
DOJ alleges 8 Americans used social media to make $114M in 'pump and dump' investment scheme
The Department of Justice has indicted eight social media influencers for allegedly utilizing their wide reach to "pump and dump" securities at the cost of investors.
Rapper sentenced for COVID fraud after music video flaunted stacks of unemployment assistance envelopes
Rapper Fontrell Antonio Baines, known by the alias "Nuke Bizzle" was sentenced to 77 months in federal prison for defrauding the U.S. government for COVID-19 relief funds.
Cryptocurrency exchange FTX owes more than $3 billion to creditors
Cryptocurrency exchange FTX, which filed for bankruptcy protection last week, said in a court filing that it owes its 50 largest creditors more than $3 billion.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos faces lawsuit from former housekeeper
An ex-housekeeper for Jeff Bezos has filed a lawsuit making several allegations about her treatment during her tenure working at the Amazon founder's home.
VT begins phasing out COVID rental assistance program
Vermont will begin phasing out its federally funded rental assistance as funding has begun drying up. New applications will no longer be accepted beginning on Oct. 1.
Pfizer offers 'Breakthrough Fellowship Program' that excludes Asian and White applicants
Pfizer is offering a fellowship program specifically for “early career colleagues of Black/African American, Latino/Hispanic and Native American descent."
17 Lyft drivers, passengers sue rideshare company over assaults that occurred using app
Eighteen new lawsuits were filed against rideshare app Lyft on Wednesday on behalf of drivers and passengers who say they have been assaulted while using the app.
Second Hyundai supplier accused of breaking child labor laws
The Department of Labor filed a federal lawsuit against Hyundai supplier, SL Alabama, for violating child labor laws at its Alexander City factory.
American Express slapped with lawsuit alleging discrimination against White employees
A class action lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges that American Express discriminates against White employees and shows "callous indifference" to civil rights law.
Visa to suspend ad payments on MindGeek's Pornhub amid child pornography lawsuit
Visa is suspending payments for advertisements on Pornhub parent company MindGeek's websites amid a lawsuit that accuses both companies of monetizing child porn.
Lawsuit accusing Pornhub parent Mindgeek of monetizing child pornography can move forward, judge rules
A California judge has ruled that a lawsuit accusing Visa and Pornhub parent company MindGeek of violating child porn and trafficking laws by monetizing illegal content can move forward.
5 executives from poultry industry found not guilty of price fixing
Five executives from the poultry processing industry were found not guilty on accusations of conspiracy to fix prices. The company involved is Pilgrim's Pride.
Meta, Instagram sued on behalf of 8 plaintiffs 'for exploiting young people for profit'
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms is facing eight new lawsuits accusing the company of exploiting young and vulnerable users for profit.
Appeals court reinstates Texas law prohibiting social media companies from banning users over political views
A federal appeals court has reinstated a Republican-backed Texas law that prevents large social media companies from banning users over their political views.
DeSantis notches legal win in battle over law revoking Disney's special tax district
A judge dismissed a lawsuit from a Miami attorney challenging Gov. DeSantis' law. Disney says that Florida cannot dissolve the S.B. 4-C district until it pays its debts.
Suit seeks to overturn renewed Philadelphia mask mandate
Philadelphia businesses and residents are seeking to overturn Philadelphia's renewed indoor mask mandate through the courts.
Injured Copperfield trick participant loses lawsuit appeal
Nevada's Supreme Court upheld a jury's finding that David Copperfield and a hotel were not financially responsible for a man's injuries during a vanishing act.
New Jersey couple sues Dunkin’ after hot coffee severely burns husband
Arlington suffered second- and third-degree burns after the coffee spilled in his lap at the drive-thru
Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation: Business cases Supreme Court will hear in 2022 with new justice on bench
With Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed as the newest Supreme Court justice, here are the key business-related cases the court is set to hear after she takes the bench.