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September 05, 2025
Temu Hit With $2M Penalty In FTC's 1st INFORM Act Case
The operator of Chinese e-commerce platform Temu has agreed to pay $2 million to resolve the Federal Trade Commission's inaugural enforcement action under the INFORM Consumers Act, which requires online marketplaces to provide customers with certain information and tools to combat counterfeit goods offered by high-volume third-party sellers.
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September 05, 2025
Democrat Slaughter Asks Justices To Let Her Stay On FTC
Democratic Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday not to pause her reinstatement while the Trump administration challenges lower court decisions holding that her firing was illegal, saying those decisions were plainly correct and she's in no danger of sowing "chaos."
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September 05, 2025
SEC, CFTC Set Sights On Crypto In Regulatory Collab
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission said Friday they are moving forward with a broad regulatory harmonization effort that they hope will encourage innovation in growing markets, and lawyers tell Law360 they expect the focus to be writing rules governing the crypto sector.
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September 05, 2025
Disney Faces Class Action Over Kids' Data Use On YouTube
Entertainment giant Disney Co. targets millions of children by failing to mark YouTube videos as "made for kids," allowing third-party advertisers to collect their personal information illegally, according to a proposed class action filed Friday in California federal court.
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September 05, 2025
FTC Drops Appeal For Rule Banning Noncompetes
The Federal Trade Commission officially abandoned its appeal Friday in a case that set aside a Biden administration rule banning the use of most employee noncompete clauses, but the agency said it plans to bring enforcement actions on a case-by-case basis instead.
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September 05, 2025
Debt Relief Co. Appeals CFPB's $43M Win To 7th Circ.
The former owner of a defunct debt relief provider and the company have filed an appeal to the Seventh Circuit to challenge a ruling ordering them to pay more than $43 million in restitution and penalties to settle claims from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that the firm preyed on student loan borrowers.
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September 05, 2025
Top Groups Lobbying The FCC
Lobbying slowed toward the end of the dog days, but the Federal Communications Commission heard from advocates nearly 100 times in August on issues like next-generation TV, satellite spectrum rules and 900 megahertz broadband.
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September 05, 2025
Merck Shakes Off Some Claims From Cholesterol Drugs Suit
A New Jersey federal judge has partly granted a request from Merck & Co. to dismiss claims brought by Humana over an alleged anticompetitive scheme to control distribution of cholesterol drugs Zetia and Vytorin, tossing several proposed theories of monopolization but allowing unjust enrichment claims and state law antitrust claims to survive.
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September 05, 2025
Calif. Tribes Seek Ban On Kalshi's Alleged Sports Gambling
Native American tribes in California are asking a federal court for an injunction that would prevent trading platform Kalshi from offering sports contracts on its lands, arguing Kalshi's advertising is illegal and detracts from the tribes' casinos.
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September 05, 2025
Vein Tech Maker Wants Suit Over DOJ Kickback Probe Tossed
Vein disease device maker Inari Medical Inc. and its former top brass have asked a New York federal judge to toss a proposed investor class action over claims the company's share price fell after it disclosed an investigation into its compliance with federal anti-kickback laws, arguing the suit fails to allege any specific kickbacks or false statements.
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September 05, 2025
DOJ Defends Expert Who Says Agri Stats Helps Hike Prices
The U.S. Department of Justice pushed back on Agri Stats' efforts to strike key testimony from an economist backing Minnesota federal court allegations that turkey, chicken and pork producers "use Agri Stats information to raise prices on customers," arguing the company made "fundamental mistakes" about the analysis.
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September 05, 2025
Casper Can't Escape Innovator-Liability Drug Label Suit
A California federal judge won't let Casper Pharma LLC escape an innovator-liability suit alleging that its failure to provide adequate warnings on its gout treatment led to the death of a man who used its generic version.
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September 05, 2025
Newsmax's 'Shotgun' Antitrust Suit Against Fox Tossed In Fla.
A Florida federal court tossed an antitrust lawsuit against Fox Corp. on Friday, ruling that Newsmax filed a "shotgun pleading" but allowing the broadcaster to refile an amended complaint.
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September 05, 2025
Atty Fees Cut By $20M To $185M In Car Dealer Monopoly Case
A Wisconsin federal judge on Friday awarded $185 million in attorney fees after granting final approval on a $630 million deal to end a Sherman Act class action alleging CDK Global LLC conspired to restrain the market for car dealer manager systems.
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September 05, 2025
SEC Launches Task Force To Fight Cross-Border Fraud
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said Friday that it has formed a new task force to take on cross-border fraud.
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September 05, 2025
Integra Wound Dressing Disfigured Woman's Foot, Suit Says
Integra Lifesciences Corp. is facing a lawsuit in North Carolina federal court alleging the medical device and technology company's recalled wound dressing was defective and ultimately caused a kidney infection in a woman that required multiple surgeries.
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September 05, 2025
Veterans Attack NC Consulting Co.'s Push For Fee Fight Win
A proposed class of veterans accusing a North Carolina business of charging millions of dollars in illegal fees for help with disability claims has asked a federal judge to rule that it violated accreditation requirements.
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September 05, 2025
Collectible Companies Settle Fraudulent Steph Curry Card Suit
A court fight between sports collectibles companies over a Stephen Curry rookie card allegedly sold at a fraudulently high price has been resolved, as the two sides jointly moved to dismiss the case Friday in Texas federal court after reaching a settlement last month.
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September 05, 2025
NY AG Settles Lead Paint Suit With Buffalo Landlord
New York's attorney general, Erie County and the city of Buffalo have reached a proposed settlement with a Buffalo landlord and other parties who were accused of failing to deal with hazardous lead paint in multiple rental properties, according to a proposed consent order and judgment filed Friday.
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September 05, 2025
Fla. Bar Moves To Suspend Atty Accused Of Widespread Scam
The Florida Bar filed a petition Friday seeking the emergency suspension of a lawyer accused of scamming dozens of clients, failing to pay associates and paralegals who worked at his firm and repeatedly violating court orders.
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September 05, 2025
FCC Chief Wants To Let Prisons Jam Contraband Cellphones
The Federal Communications Commission plans to vote this month on a plan to allow state and local prisons to jam the signals of contraband cellphones obtained by prisoners.
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September 05, 2025
Mass. Justices Mull Privacy Issues In Era Of Online Records
Massachusetts' highest court heard arguments Friday in a pair of cases asking the justices to balance the public's right to access court documents against the privacy interests of potential medical malpractice victims and people charged with but later cleared of crimes.
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September 05, 2025
Court Denies Vape Interests' Bid To Halt Wisconsin E-Cig Law
A Wisconsin federal judge on Friday rejected vaping interests' motion to halt enforcement of a new state law banning the sale of e-cigarettes not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, saying they were unlikely to succeed on claims the law was preempted.
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September 05, 2025
H&R Block User Drops Tax Privacy Suit Over Ad Trackers
An H&R Block user who accused the company, Google and Meta of illegally sharing his private tax information through online marketing tools dropped his proposed class action following federal court orders to arbitrate his claims, according to a filing in a California federal court.
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September 05, 2025
Google, Roblox Beat Gamer's Addiction Suit In Ga., For Now
A Georgia federal judge has dismissed without prejudice a gamer's claims against Google and Roblox that their products caused his addiction to video games, finding the allegations in his more than 200-page-long lawsuit are too broad and vague.
Expert Analysis
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How Cos. Can Prep For Calif. Cybersecurity Audit Regulations
As the California Privacy Protection Agency Board finalizes cybersecurity audit requirements, companies should take six steps to prepare for the audit itself and to build a compliant cybersecurity program that can pass the audit, say attorneys at Covington.
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Competing In Modern Pentathlon Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Opening myself up to new experiences through competing in modern Olympic pentathlon has shrunk the appearance of my daily work annoyances and helps me improve my patience, manage crises better and remember that acquiring new skills requires working through your early mistakes, says attorney Mary Zoldak.
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Shifting DEI Expectations Put Banks In Legal Crosshairs
The Trump administration's rollbacks on DEI-friendly policies create something of a regulatory catch-22 for banks, wherein strict compliance would contradict established statutory and administrative mandates regarding access to credit for disadvantaged communities, say attorneys at Husch Blackwell.
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When Rule 12 Motions Against Class Allegations Succeed
Companies facing class actions often attempt early motions to strike class allegations, and while some district courts have been reluctant to decide certification issues at the pleading stage, several recent decisions have shown that Rule 12 motions to dismiss or strike class allegations can be effective, say attorneys at Womble Bond.
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Atkins' Crypto Remarks Show SEC Is Headed For A 'New Day'
A look at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins' recent speeches provides significant clues as to where the SEC is going next and how its regulatory approach to crypto will differ from that of the previous administration, say attorneys at Eversheds Sutherland.
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DOJ Memo Lays Groundwork For Healthy Bank Sponsorships
The U.S. Department of Justice's recent digital asset policy shift offers potential clarity in the murky waters of sponsor bank relationships, presenting nontraditional financial companies with both a moment of opportunity and a test of maturity, say attorneys at Arnall Golden.
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Law School's Missed Lessons: Teaching Yourself Legal Tech
New graduates often enter practice unfamiliar with even basic professional software, but budding lawyers can use on-the-job opportunities to both catch up on technological skills and explore the advanced legal and artificial intelligence tools that will open doors, says Alyssa Sones at Sheppard Mullin.
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Explicit Pic Takedown Law Casts A Wide Net
With a surprisingly broad range of online platforms potentially subject to the new Take It Down Act’s process for removing revenge porn or explicit deepfakes, all services that allow user interaction or content hosting should proactively evaluate their legal obligations and demonstrate compliance, say attorneys at Goodwin, say attorneys at Goodwin.
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How AI May Reshape The Future Of Adjudication
As discussed at a recent panel at Texas A&M, artificial intelligence will not erase the human element of adjudication in the next 10 to 20 years, but it will drive efficiencies that spur private arbiters to experiment, lead public courts to evolve and force attorneys to adapt, says Christopher Seck at Squire Patton.
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When Legal Advocacy Crosses The Line Into Incivility
As judges issue sanctions for courtroom incivility, and state bars advance formal discipline rules, trial lawyers must understand that the difference between zealous advocacy and unprofessionalism is not just a matter of tone; it's a marker of skill, credibility and potentially disciplinary exposure, says Nate Sabri at Perkins Coie.
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How Medical Practices Can Improve Privacy Compliance
In light of recent high-profile patient privacy violations, health practices — especially in California — should better position themselves to comply with medical privacy laws by shoring up strategies ranging from mapping electronic protected health information to building a better compliance culture, says Suzanne Natbony at Aliant Law.
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Despite Rule Delay, FTC Scrutiny Looms For Subscriptions
Even though the Federal Trade Commission has delayed its click-to-cancel rule that introduces strict protocols for auto-renewing subscriptions, businesses should expect active enforcement of the new requirements after July, and look to the FTC's recent lawsuits against Uber and Cleo AI as warnings, say attorneys at Holland & Knight.
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3 Corporate Deposition Prep Tips To Counter 'Reptile' Tactics
With plaintiffs counsel’s rising use of reptile strategies that seek to activate jurors' survival instincts, corporate deponents face an increased risk of being lulled into providing testimony that undercuts a key defense or sets up the plaintiff's case strategy at trial, making it important to consider factors like cross-examination and timing, say attorneys at Dentons.
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Class Standing Issues Still Murky After Justices Punt LabCorp
While litigants and district courts had hoped the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in LabCorp v. Davis would provide much-needed clarity on the interplay between Article III standing and class certification, the court's failure to rule on the issue leaves disagreement, confusion and uncertainty for stakeholders, says Erica Rutner at Cozen O'Connor.
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Ore. Coinbase Case Charts New Path For State Crypto Suits
Oregon's recent lawsuit against Coinbase serves as a reminder for the crypto industry that not all states will simply defer to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's evolving stance on crypto-assets, highlighting why stakeholders should proactively assess the risks posed by state-level litigation and develop strategies to address distinct challenges, say attorneys at Steptoe.