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Arizona Legislature Considers Intervening in Conflict Between App Developers and App Stores Updated: Published by:

A proposed state law would require app store operators such as Apple and Google to allow app developers to use their own payment processing systems, thus avoiding fees for the use of systems provided by app stores.

Federal Judge Rules That Travelers Have a Clearly Established Right to Record TSA Screeners Updated: Published by:

On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, Judge John A. Gibney, Jr., U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, ruled that travelers have a clearly established right to record TSA screeners. Judge Gibney further ruled that the TSA agents involved in the lawsuit are not protected by qualified immunity.

Federal Court to Review Groundbreaking Maryland Tax on Digital Advertising Updated: Published by:

Companies with $100 million or more in global annual gross revenue would need to pay a percentage of the revenue received from digital advertisements shown in Maryland.

Mississippi Congressman Files Lawsuit Against Trump and Giuliani Alleging Violation of the Ku Klux Klan Act Updated: Published by:

On Tuesday, February 16, 2021, the Honorable Bennie G. Thompson, Member of the United States House of Representatives, filed a lawsuit, in his personal capacity, against Donald J. Trump and Rudy Giuliani, in their personal capacities, alleging a violation of the Ku Klux Klan Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1985(1). The…

Amazon Fails to Delay Union Vote at Alabama Warehouse Updated: Published by:

The National Labor Relations Board rejected efforts by the corporate giant to postpone an election or prevent employees from voting remotely, which echoed Amazon's previous attempts to hinder unionization at its facilities.

Multiple Class Action Lawsuits Filed Against Robinhood Related to GameStop Stock Restriction Updated: Published by:

Robinhood, the online brokerage firm known for its stock trading app, now faces over 30 lawsuits in 10 states related to the brokerage firm's GameStop stock freeze last week. Members of the /r/WallStreetBets subreddit helped propel the stock values of multiple "meme stocks," including AMC, Bed Bath & Beyond, BlackBerry,…