Uber and Lyft settled with Massachusetts to pay gig drivers minimum wage and other incentives. (Photo : ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images) After years of litigation, Uber and Lyft finally reached a settlement with Massachusetts on Thursday, June 27.
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US DOJ Charges Nearly 200 Doctors, Nurses in $2.7 Billion Healthcare Fraud Bust
The US Department of Justice has launched a nationwide crackdown resulting in charges against nearly 200 individuals involved in healthcare fraud schemes totaling over $2.7 billion
Tesla Reaffirms Elon Musk's $56 Billion Pay Package Despite Legal Setback
Tesla contends that Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package has been validated by shareholder ratification, despite a previous court ruling rescinding it earlier in the year.
California Moves to Ease Employer Penalties for Labor Violations
The California Legislature approved bills to amend the Private Attorneys General Act, reducing penalties for some employers while requiring corrective actions for violations.
Target Introduces Stricter Rules to Tackle Retail Theft, Lowers Threshold for Employee Intervention
Target has adjusted its theft prevention strategy by lowering the threshold for when employees can intervene to stop shoplifters, aiming to enhance safety and minimize financial losses attributed to retail theft.
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A recent US appeals court decision revived a class action lawsuit against Meta Platforms, alleging discrimination in hiring practices favoring lower-wage foreign workers over US citizens.
High temperatures in Texas are expected to drive high electricity demand this summer, with the state's grid operator forecasting record-breaking usage in June and July.
The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) has sued OpenAI and Microsoft for unauthorized use of its journalistic content, raising concerns about its impact on independent newsrooms.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urged drugmakers and medical device manufacturers to improve racial and cultural diversity in clinical trials.
Holoconnects, a hologram tech firm headquartered in the Netherlands, provided Crescent Regional Hospital in Texas with a state-of-the-art 3D technology called "Holobox."
The US State Department has raised the reward for information leading to the capture of Ruja Ignatova, known as the "Cryptoqueen," to $5 million.
A Texas man has been charged in connection with the killings of two gas station clerks in Dallas. A Texas man has been charged in connection with the killings of two gas station clerks in Dallas to allegedly steal cash and lottery tickets to get a new apartment.
Walgreens plans to potentially close hundreds more stores over the next three years as part of efforts to stabilize operations. This follows disappointing fiscal quarter results due to competitive pressures.
