A class action lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois alleges that McDonald's illegally set menu prices with franchises using algorithmic pricing tools.

The ruling clashes with an Oklahoma Supreme Court decision in a parallel case, potentially teeing up a First Amendment battle before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Candidates sitting for the February 2025 California bar examination secured a settlement for $1.35 milllion from the software company that administered the test.

A bill considered by the Seattle City Council would expand existing protections against sexual orientation discrimination in areas such as employment, housing, and public accommodations.

On Monday, August 31, 2026, a group of musicians filed a class action lawsuit against Suno, the AI music generator, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, alleging that Suno violates the publicity rights of musicians.

The tech giant reached a settlement with the EEOC that requires it to pay $150,000 in damages, update its policies, and train staff members on religious accommodation rules.

A new law that gives substantial discretion to doctors in terminating a pregnancy makes Massachusetts one of the most pro-choice states in the country.

President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order on August 6, 2026, attempting again to limit birthright citizenship for children of non-American citizens or legal permanent residents.

The federal government plans to use classified information in pursuing the removal of an Afghan national who allegedly played a role in planning a mass shooting in 2024.

Businesses can start applying for these licenses in 2026, but recreational purchases of marijuana products will not begin until next July.