July 02, 2024 Union sues Philadelphia over return to offices full-time mandate The union, which represents 6,000 administrative and supervisory employees, also filed an unfair-practices complaint with the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board. BY Associated Press A union that represents thousands of Philadelphia city employees asked a judge Tuesday to block Mayor Cherelle Parker’s requirement that they … Continue reading Union sues Philadelphia over return to offices full-time mandate
June 28, 2024 Hims & Hers shares plunge 12% amid allegations of GLP-1 drug sourcing from ‘shady supplier’ A new report criticized Hims GLP-1 offerings, specifically where the company is getting them from. BY Sam Becker Roughly a month after announcing that it would offer GLP-1 injectable weight-loss drugs comparable to the popular drugs Ozempic and … Continue reading Hims & Hers shares plunge 12% amid allegations of GLP-1 drug sourcing from ‘shady supplier’
June 21, 2024 Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas responds to plagiarism and infringement accusations Recent reports raise questions about how the answer engine works, including its use of third-party content crawlers. BY Mark Sullivan The AI search startup Perplexity is in hot water in the wake of a Wired investigation revealing that the startup has been crawling … Continue reading Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas responds to plagiarism and infringement accusations
June 11, 2024 EPA’s ‘forever chemicals’ drinking-water rule faces fresh legal challenges The groups said the rule exceeds the EPA’s authority under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, a 1974 law empowering the agency to pass water-quality regulations. BY Reuters U.S. manufacturing and chemical industry groups have filed a lawsuit seeking to block a federal rule … Continue reading EPA’s ‘forever chemicals’ drinking-water rule faces fresh legal challenges
June 07, 2024 Supreme Court 2023 financial disclosures reveal Thomas’ Bali stay, Jackson’s Beyoncé tickets, and book deals Supreme Court justices have faced increasing scrutiny over ethics following revelations that some of them failed to report luxury trips, including on private jets, and real estate transactions. BY Reuters U.S. Supreme Court justices reported receiving gifts … Continue reading Supreme Court 2023 financial disclosures reveal Thomas’ Bali stay, Kentaji’s Beyoncé tickets and book deals
Samsung sues Oura to block Oura from suing Samsung over the Galaxy Ring Any questions? will shanklin Mon, Jun 3, 2024 Samsung Samsung has filed a lawsuit against Oura to try to head off intellectual property disputes as the Galaxy Ring launch draws near. The suit notes that Oura has used its patent … Continue reading Samsung sues Oura to block Oura from suing Samsung over the Galaxy Ring
Dutch regulator KSA issues ruling on loss-based bonuses Graeme Hanna Freelance Writer The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has acted to enforce a stricter ruling around loss-based bonuses following a wide-ranging investigation. Specifically, the Dutch gaming regulator has changed the terminology around its guidelines on cashback bonuses to address concerns on the matter and for the purposes … Continue reading Dutch regulator KSA issues ruling on loss-based bonuses
Some Vizio TV owners can claim a share of a $3 million settlement over misleading marketing A 2018 lawsuit accused the company of falsely describing its TVs’ refresh rates. Cheyenne MacDonald Sun, Dec 31, 2023 Vizio Vizio TVs’ “effective” refresh rates have been confusing customers for years, and the company may now owe payments … Continue reading Some Vizio TV owners can claim a share of a $3 million settlement over misleading marketing
Activision Blizzard will pay $54 million to settle California’s gender discrimination lawsuit California’s complaint accused the developer of fostering a ‘frat boy’ culture. Mariella Moon Sat, Dec 16, 2023 ASSOCIATED PRESS California’s Civil Rights Department (CRD) has announced that it has reached a settlement agreement with Activision Blizzard for a case it filed in … Continue reading Activision Blizzard will pay $54 million to settle California’s gender discrimination lawsuit
The Supreme Court will hear case on government’s contacts with social media companies A lower court order preventing Biden officials from talking to social media companies will remain on hold, for now. Karissa Bell Sat, Oct 21, 2023 MANDEL NGAN via Getty Images As expected, the Supreme Court will weigh in on a controversial … Continue reading The Supreme Court will hear case on government’s contacts with social media companies
