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Privacy Concerns Rise as Courts Scrutinize Shopify and NBA's Data Collection Practices

Privacy Concerns Rise as Courts Scrutinize Shopify and NBA's Data Collection Practices

Privacy Concerns Rise as Courts Scrutinize Shopify and NBA's Data Collection Practices

AI Note-Taking Apps Face Legal Challenges Over Privacy Violations

AI Note-Taking Apps Face Legal Challenges Over Privacy Violations

AI Note-Taking Apps Face Legal Challenges Over Privacy Violations

Explainer-Who is liable when AI goes rogue? Lawyers see new risks

Explainer-Who is liable when AI goes rogue? Lawyers see new risks

By Mike Scarcella and Sara Merken Aug 7 (Reuters) - Major artificial intelligence developers have reported cases of their autonomous AI models breaching other companies' cyber infrastructure, raising questions about who may be held legally responsible when AI systems act without direct human

Explainer-How could New Mexico's $567 million ruling change Meta?

Explainer-How could New Mexico's $567 million ruling change Meta?

By Dietrich Knauth Aug 7 (Reuters) - A New Mexico state court ordered Meta Platforms, owner of Facebook and Instagram, to make major changes to its platforms and pay the largest sum yet in a growing wave of U.S. litigation over claims that social media harms young people.

Judge Rules Misleading Recycling Symbol as Free Speech in California

Judge Rules Misleading Recycling Symbol as Free Speech in California

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against California's SB 343, a law aimed at restricting the use of the 'chasing arrows' recycling symbol on products that are not widely recyclable. Judge William Hayes ruled that the law likely violates the First Amendment by infringing on commercial speech. The law, passed in 2021, was intended to prevent consumer deception by ensuring that only products truly recyclable by a majority of Californians could bear the symbol. Environmental advocates are disappointed, as they hoped the law would reduce consumer confusion and improve recycling rates. The ruling is seen as a setback for efforts to hold companies accountable for misleading environmental claims.

Customers could get up to $25K in Flagstar Bank settlement

Customers could get up to $25K in Flagstar Bank settlement

Flagstar Bank's $31.5 million data breach settlement is accepting claims. Find out if you qualify.

Walmart Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Biometric Data Collection

Walmart Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Biometric Data Collection

Walmart Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Biometric Data Collection

Federal Judge Holds Government in Contempt Over Immigration Agents' Phone Imaging

Federal Judge Holds Government in Contempt Over Immigration Agents' Phone Imaging

A California federal judge has held the Trump administration in civil contempt for failing to comply with a court order to forensically image personal phones used by immigration agents during specific operations. U.S. District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong ordered the government to pay $500 per day until compliance is achieved. The order stems from a lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Southern California and other groups, seeking to end unlawful stops and arrests and protect due process rights for detainees. The government has been criticized for intentionally withholding evidence and not acting in good faith.

Supreme Court to Address Digital Privacy in Upcoming Term

Supreme Court to Address Digital Privacy in Upcoming Term

The Supreme Court is set to begin its new term in October, with a docket that includes seven significant cases. Among these is a case that could redefine the scope of federal digital privacy protections, particularly concerning the 1988 Video Privacy Protection Act and its application to digital streaming services. The court will examine whether companies violate this statute by sharing users' viewing information with third parties through online tracking technologies. This term follows a previous session where the court, with a 6-3 conservative majority, issued major rulings on immigration and executive power.

France to Ban Unsolicited Telemarketing Calls to Protect Consumers

France to Ban Unsolicited Telemarketing Calls to Protect Consumers

France is set to implement a ban on unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week, following years of consumer complaints about intrusive sales pitches. The new law, supported by President Emmanuel Macron's government, aims to protect consumers from fraudulent practices and will come into effect on August 11. Previously, consumers had to register their numbers on a no-call list, which some call centers ignored. The new regulation prohibits businesses from contacting consumers without prior consent, with significant fines for violations.

California's Proposition 12 Poses Challenges for Kentucky Pork Farmers

California's Proposition 12 Poses Challenges for Kentucky Pork Farmers

California's Proposition 12, which sets minimum space requirements for farm animals, is impacting pork producers in Kentucky. The law requires breeding pigs to have at least 24 square feet of space, leading to significant operational changes for farmers like Michael Williford of Williford Farms. The initiative has raised concerns about increased costs and reduced production capacity. Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has criticized the law, arguing it imposes unfair burdens on local farmers. The 'Save Our Bacon Act,' a federal bill, is gaining support as it seeks to prevent states from enacting their own animal welfare regulations, potentially nullifying Proposition 12.

Bell Police Officer Charged with Illegally Monitoring Ex-Girlfriend

Bell Police Officer Charged with Illegally Monitoring Ex-Girlfriend

A Bell police officer, James Ixcoy, has been charged with improper use of computer data and unlawful use of a tracking device. According to a criminal complaint, Ixcoy placed a tracking device on his ex-girlfriend's car and accessed a California DMV database to obtain information about a man she dated. The charges highlight concerns about the misuse of law enforcement tools for personal purposes. Ixcoy, who has been placed on administrative leave, faces up to three years and six months in prison if convicted. His arraignment is scheduled for October.