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  • Hermes Shoppers Try Again in Birkin Bag Antitrust Lawsuit

    U.S. consumers suing French luxury house Hermès have once again revised their lawsuit, aiming to convince a skeptical judge that the company forces buyers to spend thousands of dollars on other products before they can purchase one of its famed Birkin bags. The three California plaintiffs filed their third complaint on Friday, adding more allegations…

  • Marilyn Mosby Requests Nightly Curfew Instead of Home Detention to Accommodate New Job with Travel Needs

    Former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby has formally requested a federal judge to replace her current home detention with a nightly curfew. Her legal team argues the modification is necessary for her new job that requires routine travel throughout Maryland. In a motion filed on Friday, Mosby’s federal public defenders sought permission for a…

  • Google Wants App Store Ruling Put on Hold

    Google has requested a California federal judge to pause his sweeping court order that requires the company to open its app store, Play, to greater competition. In a court filing on Friday night, Google argued that U.S. District Judge James Donato’s injunction order, set to take effect on Nov. 1, would harm the company and…

  • US Sues Virginia Election Board for Removing Voters from Registration List

    The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Friday that it has filed a lawsuit against the Virginia Board of Elections (VBE) and the state commissioner of elections, alleging violations of federal voter registration requirements related to a state program. The lawsuit claims that the program contravenes the “quiet period” provision of the National Voter…

  • As Trump Woos Overseas Voters, Republicans Seek Restrictions in Court

    Republicans are suing in three crucial battleground states to stop what they call illegal overseas voting, while their presidential candidate, Donald Trump, courts Americans living abroad in his race against Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. These lawsuits mark a significant legal push from Republicans nationwide, who claim they aim to restore faith in elections by…

  • Keith Roberts Exonerated After 8 Years: A Case of Misjustice Uncovered by Brooklyn DA

    Keith Roberts, 67, is finally free after spending eight years wrongfully imprisoned for a murder he did not commit. His exoneration marks the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office’s 40th exoneration since the inception of its Conviction Review Unit in 2014, underscoring systemic issues within the criminal justice system, particularly regarding the treatment of Black men. Roberts…

  • GSK Agrees to Settle About 80,000 Zantac Lawsuits for up to $2.2 Billion

    GSK has agreed to pay up to $2.2 billion to settle the majority of lawsuits in U.S. state courts that allege a discontinued version of the heartburn drug Zantac caused cancer. The company announced this agreement on Wednesday, stating it resolves about 80,000 cases, or 93% of the pending lawsuits against it in state courts…

  • Dallas Woman Charged with Aggravated Assault After Road Rage Incident

    Latuita Holland, 44, is facing aggravated assault charges following a road rage incident on I-20, during which she allegedly shot and injured a driver. Holland, who was traveling with her daughter, has admitted to firing the shots after claiming the driver of a black Chevy truck acted aggressively and caused them to fear for their…

  • Republican AGs Sue Biden Administration Over Nursing Home Staffing Rule

    Twenty Republican state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration over a new federal rule regarding minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes, claiming it will force many facilities out of business. The lawsuit, led by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson,…

  • Musk’s X to Dodge Requirements of Landmark EU Tech Rules, Sources Say

    Elon Musk’s X will not be classified as a gatekeeper under the EU’s Digital Markets Act, which would have imposed a strict set of obligations on the platform, according to sources familiar with the situation. The European Commission, which initiated an investigation into X in May, is set to announce its decision next week. The…