Millions of consumers across the country have signed up for an Amazon Prime membership. A key benefit of Prime involves getting same-day, one-day, or two-day delivery of Amazon […]
Albertsons Sues Kroger After Courts Block $24.6 Billion Grocery Merger — Justia News — December 12, 2024
In a dramatic turn of events, Albertsons has formally terminated its proposed $24.6 billion merger with Kroger, opting instead to file a lawsuit accusing Kroger of failing to […]
Trump Faces New York Sentencing (But No Jail Time) — Justia News — January 6, 2025
In May of last year, a New York jury convicted President-elect Donald Trump of 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records. The court initially planned to sentence […]
TikTok Preparing to Comply With Federal Ban — Justia News — January 15, 2025
TikTok plans to comply with federal legislation banning the app for U.S. users, according to sources. The 21st Century Peace Through Strength Act, H.R. 8038, requires parent company […]
DOJ Sues Six Major Landlords Alleging Rent Inflation Scheme — Justia News — January 9, 2025
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), along with ten states, sued six large landlords this week, alleging an unlawful scheme to inflate rents using algorithmic tools and sensitive […]
Music Law Recap, Nicki Minaj Lawsuit, Lil Durk Case & More Legal News
This is The Legal Beat, a weekly newsletter about music law from Billboard Pro, offering you a one-stop cheat sheet of big new cases, important rulings and all […]
West Virginia State Bar Sued Over Diversity Rule — Justia News — December 23, 2024
The West Virginia State Bar oversees the legal profession in the state. Every licensed attorney in West Virginia must belong to this organization, which is led by a […]
Mattel Sued for Including Pornography Website Link on “Wicked” Dolls Packaging — Justia News — December 4, 2024
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 […]
D.C. Prosecution of Trump Pauses After Election — Justia News — November 11, 2024
Last Tuesday, former President Donald Trump won the 2024 election. His ticket back to the White House also likely means a ticket out of criminal cases brought against […]
McDonald’s Sued After E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Quarter Pounders — Justia News — November 6, 2024
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 […]