However, the President-elect likely will not face jail time or any other meaningful penalties for his convictions on 34 felony counts.
West Virginia State Bar Sued Over Diversity Rule
The case comes on the heels of other attacks on diversity and inclusion programs, partly inspired by the Supreme Court decision banning affirmative action in college admissions.
Albertsons Sues Kroger After Courts Block $24.6 Billion Grocery Merger
Albertsons terminated its planned $24.6 billion merger with Kroger on Wednesday and filed a lawsuit alleging breach of contract after courts blocked the deal, citing antitrust concerns.
D.C. Sues Amazon for Consumer Protection Violations
The lawsuit claims that Amazon secretly stopped sending its drivers to two District zip codes in 2022, causing delays in deliveries for Prime members there.
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Business and Corporate Law, Consumer Law
Mattel Sued for Including Pornography Website Link on “Wicked” Dolls Packaging
A class action lawsuit was filed against Mattel, Inc. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, alleging that the packaging for special-edition dolls related to the "Wicked" movie included a link to a pornographic website.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Blocks Local Gun Regulations
The judges upheld state laws preempting the authority of cities and counties to enact firearm regulations, voicing a reluctance to interfere with the legislature in this area.
DOJ Targets Google Chrome to Curb Search Monopoly
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is urging a judge to mandate the sale of Google’s Chrome browser in an antitrust case aimed at curbing Google’s monopoly in the search market. Following a 10-week trial last year, Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google broke antitrust laws in online search and search…
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Antitrust
D.C. Prosecution of Trump Pauses After Election
The U.S. Department of Justice is expected to drop its cases against the president-elect due to concerns over interfering with the duties of the executive branch.
McDonald’s Sued After E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Quarter Pounders
Consumers filed a class action lawsuit against McDonald's in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, on October 29, 2024, after eating a Quarter Pounder burger and suffering E. coli symptoms.
PepsiCo and Coca-Cola Face LA County Suit Over Plastic Pollution
Coca-Cola and PepsiCo were sued on Wednesday over plastic pollution Los Angeles County asserts is a public nuisance that violates unfair competition and false advertising law. Plastic is California’s primary source of land litter, according to the complaint, and it does not biodegrade naturally, only breaking down into fragments. LA County…
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Business and Corporate Law, California State Law
