The California Legislature approved bills to amend the Private Attorneys General Act, reducing penalties for some employers while requiring corrective actions for violations.
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Former Fujitsu Engineer on Trial for His Involvement in Controversial Post Office Scandal
Gareth Jenkins, a former Fujitsu engineer and Horizon expert, defended his role in the Post Office scandal that left 700 sub-postmasters wrongly prosecuted over faulty Horizon software.
Social Security Implements New Rule: Five-Year Work History for Disability
Social Security plans to simplify the disability evaluation process by reducing the required work history period to five years, aiming to streamline eligibility determinations for disability benefits.
TikTok Ban Could Suppress Minority Voices, Justice Groups Argue in Court
A coalition of social and racial justice groups argued in a legal brief that a federal ban or forced sale of TikTok would suppress minority voices by disrupting a crucial platform for online connection and advocacy.
Jury Orders NFL to Pay $4.7 Billion in Damages After Breaking Antitrust Laws in ‘Sunday Ticket’ Case
A jury in a California-based US District Court ordered the NFL to pay almost $4.8 billion in damages to a class action after a ruling found the league violating antitrust laws.
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Volkswagen is recalling over 271,000 Atlas SUVs as the front passenger airbag may not deploy properly.
Uber and Lyft settled with Massachusetts to pay gig drivers minimum wage and other incentives. (Photo : ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images) After years of litigation, Uber and Lyft finally reached a settlement with Massachusetts on Thursday, June 27.
A recent US appeals court decision revived a class action lawsuit against Meta Platforms, alleging discrimination in hiring practices favoring lower-wage foreign workers over US citizens.
The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) has sued OpenAI and Microsoft for unauthorized use of its journalistic content, raising concerns about its impact on independent newsrooms.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urged drugmakers and medical device manufacturers to improve racial and cultural diversity in clinical trials.
The US State Department has raised the reward for information leading to the capture of Ruja Ignatova, known as the "Cryptoqueen," to $5 million.
A Texas man has been charged in connection with the killings of two gas station clerks in Dallas. A Texas man has been charged in connection with the killings of two gas station clerks in Dallas to allegedly steal cash and lottery tickets to get a new apartment.
Walgreens plans to potentially close hundreds more stores over the next three years as part of efforts to stabilize operations. This follows disappointing fiscal quarter results due to competitive pressures.
The Hollywood film and television crew union has reached a tentative three-year agreement with top studios.
