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November 19, 2025
Nestle Asks 9th Circ. To Nix False Ad Class In Child Labor Suit
Nestle urged the Ninth Circuit on Wednesday to reverse certification of a class of millions of consumers who purchased chocolate labeled "sustainably sourced," saying claims the chocolate is produced through child labor and deforestation are untrue and the question of whether consumers purchased due to the labeling is highly individualized.
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November 19, 2025
4 Groups Urge FCC To Reject Charter, Cox Merger
Four public interest groups petitioned the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday to block the $34.5 billion merger agreement between cable giants Charter and Cox.
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November 19, 2025
23andMe Seeks OK For Ch. 11 Plan With Release Tweaks
Attorneys for former DNA testing company 23andMe urged a Missouri bankruptcy judge Wednesday to approve its Chapter 11 liquidation plan, which resolved objections from states and the U.S. Trustee tied to claim releases.
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November 19, 2025
La. Gets Access To BEAD Funds, 17 Other State Plans Get OK
Louisiana has become the first state to gain access to Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program funds, according to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, which said it has also given the green light to 17 other states and territories' final plans.
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November 19, 2025
NJ Panel Revives Fraud Claim Against Towing Company
A New Jersey appeals panel partly revived a consumer fraud claim Wednesday against a towing company, ruling that the trial court failed to make required factual findings before rejecting allegations that the business misled a Newark man about the price of his junk car.
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November 19, 2025
Kalshi Says Sports 'Swaps' Not Bets In Bid To End Mass. Suit
Prediction market KalshiEX asked a Massachusetts state court to throw out a suit by state regulators alleging that its sports "event contracts" are illegal gambling, saying the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has already given its imprimatur to the products.
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November 19, 2025
Live Nation Looks To End DOJ's Antitrust Case
Live Nation told a New York federal court there's no need for a trial in the antitrust case from the U.S. Department of Justice and a contingent of states because enforcers have not shown that it has monopoly power over any live entertainment market or that it hurt competition.
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November 19, 2025
Samourai Wallet Tech Gets 4 Years In Crypto Laundering Case
A Manhattan federal judge sentenced a self-taught coder who managed the day-to-day tech side of crypto mixer Samourai Wallet to four years in prison Wednesday, after he admitted that he knew the business facilitated bitcoin transfers derived from criminal activity.
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November 19, 2025
Cresco Gets THC Potency Suit Tossed In Federal Court
Cannabis giant Cresco Labs has, for now, beaten a proposed class action accusing it and its subsidiaries of mislabeling their cannabis oil to get around Illinois THC potency limits, after a federal judge ruled on Wednesday that the consumer's suit, at best, points to a mistake in law, and not an instance of fraud.
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November 19, 2025
Princeton Sued Over Student, Alumni Data Exposed In Breach
Princeton University faces two proposed class actions in New Jersey federal court accusing it of failing to take the necessary measures to protect the personally identifiable information of thousands of students, alumni, donors, faculty and other members of the university community, which was exposed during a data breach this month.
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November 19, 2025
Nexstar Asks FCC To Waive Ownership Cap In Tegna Takeover
TV station giant Nexstar has asked the Federal Communications Commission to sign off on its pending acquisition of Tegna Inc. even though the $6.2 billion deal would breach existing FCC limits on national media ownership.
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November 19, 2025
Bird Flu An Excuse For Egg Producers To Fix Prices, Suit Says
The nation's five largest egg producers have been using avian flu as a cover for their yearslong conspiracy to artificially inflate their prices without fear of being undercut in the market, a proposed class of consumers claimed Tuesday in Illinois federal court.
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November 19, 2025
Widener U. To Pay $800K To End COVID Refund Lawsuit
Widener University has agreed to pay $800,000 to settle a proposed class action accusing the school of failing to provide the in-person education and campus services students paid for during the spring 2020 semester, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced classes online.
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November 19, 2025
Judge OKs $5.75M Subprime Credit Card Deal, Cuts Atty Fees
A Maryland federal judge has given the final sign-off on a $5.75 million settlement in a class action alleging subprime credit card company Mercury Financial did business without a license, though the judge reduced the requested attorney fee award for class counsel from 33% of the settlement fund to 25%.
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November 19, 2025
Greystar Cuts $7M Deal With 9 AGs In Rent Price-Fixing Suit
Greystar Management Services LLC has agreed to pay North Carolina, California and seven other states $7 million to resolve allegations against it in a sprawling antitrust lawsuit alleging major landlords used software company RealPage to fix rent prices, according to documents filed in North Carolina federal court Tuesday.
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November 19, 2025
GTCR Wants FTC's In-House Merge Case Withdrawn Too
GTCR BC Holdings LLC wants the Federal Trade Commission to rethink its in-house challenge to a medical coatings supplier merger after an Illinois federal judge refused a temporary block and the FTC opted not to appeal that rejection.
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November 19, 2025
Whoop Blood Pressure Tracker Hit With False Ad Suit
A consumer on Tuesday hit health and wellness wearable tech company Whoop Inc. with a proposed class action in California federal court alleging that its boasting of the blood pressure features of its fitness tracker duped consumers and prompted a warning from health regulators.
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November 19, 2025
Sara Lee Falsely Claims 'No Preservatives,' Suit Says
A proposed class of consumers is suing the company behind Sara Lee in New York federal court, alleging its bread products contain citric acid even though the labels indicate they are made without "artificial colors, flavors & preservatives."
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November 19, 2025
8th Circ. Hears PBMs' Bid To Pause FTC Insulin Pricing Case
An Eighth Circuit panel had only a handful of questions on Wednesday for the pharmacy benefit managers accused of inflating insulin prices, though one of the judges expressed skepticism about pausing the Federal Trade Commission's in-house enforcement action on constitutional grounds.
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November 19, 2025
Whole Foods' $1M Asbestos Suit Survives Dismissal Bid
Whole Foods can proceed with its $1 million lawsuit over construction work that freed asbestos and forced a store to close temporarily, after a North Carolina Business Court judge ruled the grocer alleged enough to support contract breach claims against a plaza owner and sublessor.
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November 19, 2025
Calif. Dems File Bill To Expand Tribal Internet Service
Two California Democrats have introduced legislation aiming to explicitly include tribal lands under the Communications Act to make sure they can gain access to federal support for broadband connectivity in rural areas.
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November 19, 2025
Re/Max Enabled DR Property Sales Scheme, Buyers Say
A proposed class of U.S. consumers accused Re/Max in New Jersey federal court of doing nothing to stop a multimillion-dollar scheme that involved franchisee real estate agents selling fake developments in the Dominican Republic.
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November 19, 2025
Pfizer To Pay $41.5M To Settle Adulterated ADHD Drug Claims
Pfizer Inc. and Tris Pharma Inc. agreed Wednesday to cough up $41.5 million to settle claims brought by Texas that it gave adulterated ADHD drugs to children, ending a lawsuit alleging the companies violated a state healthcare fraud law.
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November 19, 2025
Conn. Officials Say Feds' Bill Moots Challenge To Hemp Law
Connecticut state officials are urging a federal court to throw out a suit from hemp producers challenging the state's regulation of intoxicating hemp products, saying the redefinition of hemp in the recently signed bill reopening the government is even stricter than the state's regulations, making the case moot.
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November 19, 2025
Trump's New Pick For sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Director Is OMB Energy Official
President Donald Trump has tapped an energy official at the Office of Management and Budget to become permanent director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a key regulator whose future remains in doubt after months of turmoil and dwindling finances.
Expert Analysis
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How The FTC Is Stepping Up Subscription Enforcement
Despite the demise of the Federal Trade Commission's click-to-cancel rule in July, the commission has not only maintained its regulatory momentum, but also set new compliance benchmarks through recent high-profile settlements with Match.com, Chegg and Amazon, say attorneys at Holland & Knight.
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Colo. Law Brings Some Equilibrium To Condo Defect Reform
Colorado's American Dream Act, effective next year, does not eliminate litigation risk for developers entirely, but it does introduce a process, some predictability and a more holistic means for parties to resolve condominium construction defect claims, and may improve the state's housing shortage, says Bob Burton at Winstead.
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What To Expect After FDA Warnings To GLP-1 Compounders
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's recent warning letters to companies advertising compounded versions of GLP-1 medications raise questions not just about the enforcement outlook for marketing such products, but also about the future of drug compounding as a whole, say attorneys at Spencer Fane.
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How Financial Cos. Can Prep As NYDFS Cyber Changes Loom
Financial institutions supervised by the New York State Department of Financial Services can prepare for two critical cybersecurity requirements relating to multifactor authentication and asset inventories, effective Nov. 1, by conducting gap analyses and allocating resources to high-risk assets, among other steps, say attorneys at Pillsbury.
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Adapting To Private Practice: 3 Tips On Finding The Right Job
After 23 years as a state and federal prosecutor, when I contemplated moving to a law firm, practicing solo or going in-house, I found there's a critical first step — deep self-reflection on what you truly want to do and where your strengths lie, says Rachael Jones at McKool Smith.
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Strategies For Defending Banks In Elder Abuse Cases
Several recent cases demonstrate that banks have plenty of tools to defend against claims they were complicit in financial abuse of older adults, but financial institutions should also continue to educate customers about third-party scams before they happen, say attorneys at Troutman.
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AG Watch: Va. Race Spotlights Consumer Protection Priorities
Ahead of the state's attorney general election, Virginia companies should assess how either candidate's approach could affect their compliance posture, with incumbent Jason Miyares promising a business-friendly atmosphere that prioritizes public safety and challenger Jay Jones pledging to focus on economic justice and corporate accountability, says Chuck Slemp at Cozen O’Connor.
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A Look At Project Crypto's Plans For Digital Asset Regulation
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins' recent announcement of Project Crypto, an agencywide initiative to modernize federal securities regulations, signals a significant shift toward a more flexible regulatory framework that would shape the future of the U.S. digital asset market, say attorneys at WilmerHale.
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Breaking Down The Intersection Of Right-Of-Publicity Law, AI
Jillian Taylor at Blank Rome examines how existing right-of-publicity law governs artificial intelligence-generated voice-overs, deepfakes and deadbots; highlights a recent New York federal court ruling involving AI-generated voice clones; and offers practical guardrails for using AI without violating the right of publicity.
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Painting Makes Me A Better Lawyer
Painting trains me to see both the fine detail and the whole composition at once, enabling me to identify friction points while keeping sight of a client's bigger vision, but the most significant lesson I've brought to my legal work has been the value of originality, says Jana Gouchev at Gouchev Law.
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NY AML Rules Get Crypto Rebrand: What It Means For Banks
A recent letter from the New York State Department of Financial Services outlining how banks can use blockchain analytics in anti-money laundering efforts is a reminder that crypto activity is not exempted from banks' role in keeping the financial system safe, says Katherine Lemire at Lankler Siffert.
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What's At Stake At High Court For Presidential Removal Power
Two pending U.S. Supreme Court cases —Trump v. Slaughter and Trump v. Cook — raise fundamental questions about the constitutional separation of powers, threaten the 90-year-old precedent of Humphrey's Executor v. U.S. and will determine the president's authority to control independent federal agencies, says Kolya Glick at Arnold & Porter.
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3 Trends From AI-Related Securities Class Action Dismissals
A review of recently dismissed securities class actions centering on artificial intelligence highlights courts' scrutiny of statements about AI's capabilities and independence, and sustained focus on issues that aren't AI-specific, say attorneys at Alston & Bird.
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5 Evolving Marketing Risks That Finance Cos. Should Watch
Financial services providers should beware several areas where consumer protection regulators are broadening their scrutiny of modern marketing practices, such as the use of influencer testimonials or advertisements touting artificial intelligence-powered products, so they can better adapt to changing expectations for compliance, say attorneys at Hinshaw.
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CFTC, SEC Joint Statement Highlights New Unity On Crypto
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's recent joint statement announcing a cross-agency initiative enabling certain spot crypto-asset products to trade on regulated exchanges is the earliest and most visible instance of interagency cooperation on crypto regulation, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.