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Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against Airbnb Over Missing Payments Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic November 11, 2020 Updated: November 11, 2020 Published by: Justia Team

An Airbnb host filed a class-action lawsuit against the short-term rental vacation company on Thursday, November 5, 2020, alleging that Airbnb did not properly compensate hosts for guests who canceled bookings related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, and…

Police Reform Ballot Measures Approved by Voters Across the U.S. November 9, 2020 Updated: November 9, 2020 Published by: Justia Team

Ballot measures intended to reform policing and other criminal justice changes gained approval in many jurisdictions last week.

Federal Judge Rejects Class Action Against Apple Based on IPhone Radiation November 5, 2020 Updated: November 2, 2020 Published by: Justia Team

The judge found that Apple met the relevant standards according to FCC tests, and considering alternative tests would undermine efficiency and uniformity.

Ohio Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against Apple, Inc. Alleging Illegal Gambling on the App Store October 28, 2020 Updated: October 28, 2020 Published by: Justia Team

On Friday, October 23, 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Apple, Inc., on behalf of Ohio residents, alleging that Apple "promotes, enables, and profits from games downloaded from its App Store. . . that constitute illegal gambling." Plaintiff Sean McCloskey filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court, Southern…

Proposition 24 Could Once Again Prompt Companies to Change Privacy Policies October 26, 2020 Updated: October 26, 2020 Published by: Justia Team

If it passes, a privacy ballot measure in California could give you more control over personal data.

Survey on New York Bar Exam Experience Raises Concerns for Future Exams During COVID-19 October 22, 2020 Updated: October 19, 2020 Published by: Justia Team

Many law school graduates who took the online bar exam in New York State reported technical difficulties and a negative experience.

California Appeals Court Ruling Against Yelp Bars Recording of Phone Conversations Without Both Parties’ Consent October 19, 2020 Updated: October 19, 2020 Published by: Justia Team

On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, the First District Court of Appeal in California ruled that California law prevents anyone from recording either side of a phone conversation without both parties' consent. San Francisco attorney Eric Gruber previously filed suit against Yelp, Inc., alleging violations of the California Invasion of Privacy…

Justice Clarence Thomas Details the Potential Dangers of Granting Sweeping Immunity to Internet Platforms October 14, 2020 Updated: October 14, 2020 Published by: Justia Team

On Tuesday, October 13, 2020, the United States Supreme Court denied a petition for a writ of certiorari in Malwarebytes, Inc. v. Enigma Software Group USA, LLC. The high court appeal stems from a case wherein Malwarebytes used software to block its users from accessing products from its competitor, Enigma.…

Facebook Enacts New Policy Prohibiting Holocaust Denial on its Platform October 12, 2020 Updated: October 12, 2020 Published by: Justia Team

In a reversal, Facebook is increasing its enforcement against hate speech.

Alleged Election Misinformation Scheme Leads to Charges for Activists October 8, 2020 Updated: October 7, 2020 Published by: Justia Team

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed felony charges against Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman based on a robocalling program that they operated in August.

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