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.
Pro-GOP campaign group working to elect Republican state attorneys general sets fundraising record
The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA), which works to elect GOP state attorneys general, reports that it brought in nearly $6 million in fundraising the past three months
Conservative legal group accuses Disney of violating civil rights, religious freedom laws
A conservative legal group set up by former Trump adviser Stephen Miller on Tuesday sent a letter to The Walt Disney Company Chair Susan Arnold accusing company executives of choosing to "discriminate," "alienate the Company’s core customers" and "violate the law."
Paris taxi driver files lawsuit against Tesla after fatal crash
A Paris taxi driver is suing Tesla over a fatal car crash.
Washington legislature OKs limits on sale of high-capacity magazines
Washington's state legislature passed a law that prohibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of gun magazines that hold over 10 rounds of ammunition.
Court rejects Pornhub parent company's motion to dismiss sex trafficking lawsuit
An Alabama federal judge has denied Pornhub's and its parent company MindGeek's motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought against the company on behalf of two sex trafficking victims.
Justice Department probing supply-chain disruptions, targeting companies exploiting the crisis to charge more
The Justice Department and FBI will be investigating entities that may be exploiting supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the DOJ announced Thursday.
Sandy Hook lawsuit: Gun manufacturer Remington reaches settlement with victims' families
Remington, a gun manufacturer that designed the rifle Sandy Hook Elementary School shooter Adam Lanza used to shoot and kill 26 victims in Connecticut in 2012, has agreed to pay a $73 million settlement to victims' families.
Fewer crashes after Utah sets strictest DUI law in US: study
A study shows traffic deaths in Utah declined after the state enacted the country's strictest drunken driving laws five years ago.
Feds seize $3.6B in stolen Bitcoin, arrest NYC couple in DOJ's largest crypto bust to date
Federal authorities seized $3.6 million in stolen Bitcoin and arrested a couple in Manhattan Tuesday in what’s considered the Justice Department’s largest financial cryptocurrency bust to date.
Conservative groups ask senators to keep app market open
A group of conservative policy organizations sent a letter to U.S. senators Monday asking them to keep the app market open and free from anti-competitive practices.
Microsoft, Justice Dept., 35 states accuse Apple of hurting competition in Epic Games fight
Microsoft, the Justice Department and 35 state attorneys are accusing Apple of hurting competition in amicus briefs filed Friday.
California's new law could cost some farmers millions, raise the price of one of America's favorite foods
Animal activists say Proposition 12 is about treating farm animals humanely. But, pork farmers say the law doesn't improve care and could cost them thousands per pig.
Oregon mom sues Snap, Meta over 15-year-old daughter's declining mental health: 'Deliberate addictive design'
A lawsuit has been filed against Snap and Meta Platforms on behalf of the family of a 15-year-old who was allegedly hospitalized for psychiatric episodes related to her social media addiction.
Cracker Barrel ordered to pay $9.4M after man was served sanitizer instead of water
A Tennessee jury has ordered Cracker Barrel, a Southern fare restaurant chain, to pay $9.4 million in damages after staff served a customer hand sanitizer instead of water in 2014.