Legal & Regulatory

Millions of Miniverse Toy Sets Recalled for Health Risks by MGA Entertainment

Millions of Miniverse toy sets produced by MGA Entertainment have been recalled by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission due to risks of skin burns, eye and respiratory irritation from contained resins.


Massachusetts Senate Passes Bill to Boost Renewable Energy Adoption, Cut Utility Bills

Massachusetts passed a renewable energy plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, cut utility bills for low- and middle-income households, and restrict expensive competitive electric suppliers.

FDA Warns Bimbo Bakeries to Not Label Products with Allergens When They Contain None

The Food and Drug Administration said that they have warned the Mexican-American bakery Bimbo Bakeries to stop using labels saying that their products may have potentially dangerous allergens when they contain none.

Detroit Moves to Ban Gas Station Lock-Ins After Fatal Shooting Incident

In response to a fatal shooting during a locked-in dispute, Detroit is moving to ban gas stations from locking customers inside the store.


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Disney May Come Under Antitrust Fire for Owning Hulu, ESPN, Court Ruling Reveals
US District Court judge Edward J. Davila partially denied Disney’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought by 25 subscribers to YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream.
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The European Union found that Microsoft violated antitrust rules for bundling its Teams app with its productivity software, potentially leading to fines or required changes to restore competition.
Beheaded Tech CEO's Killer Found Guilty of Murder
A Manhattan jury has found Tyrese Haspil guilty in the brutal murder of tech CEO Fahim Saleh. A Manhattan jury has found Tyrese Haspil guilty in the brutal murder of tech CEO Fahim Saleh.
Social Security Falls Short for Gig Workers' Retirement Needs—What's the Solution?
The Social Security Administration is ending up denying disability benefits based on an outdated jobs database that includes obsolete occupations like nut sorter and microfilm processor.
Student Loan Repayments Set to Decrease as Appeals Court Backs Biden's Plan
Two federal judges have blocked key components of President Biden's $160 billion student loan forgiveness plan, dealing a significant setback to the administration's efforts to relieve millions of borrowers.
2 New York Pharmacy Owners Sentenced for $18 Million COVID-19 Health Care Fraud, Money Laundering
Two New York pharmacy owners have been sentenced for orchestrating a money laundering scheme involving fraudulent Medicare filings.
Snapchill Canned Coffee Products Recalled Over Deadly Botulism Toxin Fears
Coffee manufacturer Snapchill issued a countrywide product recall after federal regulators warned that its production process could produce a deadly toxin.
Alex Jones' Infowars Nears Closure as Trustee Plans Asset Liquidation
A US bankruptcy court trustee has filed an "emergency" motion to shut down Alex Jones' Infowars media platform.
Julian Assange Walks Free After Pleading Guilty in Exchange of Not Being Extradited to US
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange was due to plead guilty this week for violating the United States’ Espionage Act, a part of a deal that would end his imprisonment in the United Kingdom.
Tennessee Faces Lawsuit Over Law Criminalizing Assistance for Minors Seeking Abortions Without Parent's Consent
A Tennessee Democratic lawmaker and a reproductive rights activist have filed a lawsuit challenging a new state law that criminalizes helping minors obtain abortions without parental consent.
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