Legal & Regulatory

Apple Becomes First Violator of EU’s DMA Rules, May Face $38 Billion Fine

Apple Becomes First Violator of EU’s DMA Rules, May Face $38 Billion Fine

The European Commission released a preliminary ruling that found Apple violating the European Digital Markets Act.


California Democrats Delay Minimum Wage Hike for Healthcare Workers Amid Budget Crisis

California Democrats have agreed to delay a minimum wage increase for 426,000 healthcare workers to address a $46.8 billion budget deficit.

Audit Finds Australia's Treasury Overspending on Budget Night Functions

A recent report by the Australian National Audit Office found that the country’s Treasury department apparently spent over $22,000 on food, alcohol, and venues for its budget night functions, which allegedly breached its own probity laws and internal policies.

Under Armour Agrees to Pay $434 Million to Resolve Lawsuit Alleging It Misled Shareholders

Under Armour settled a class action lawsuit accusing company of misleading shareholders about sales growth for $434 million.


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Federal Appeals Court Rules Employers Can Deny No-Cost Preventive Care for HIV Prep, Cancer Screenings
A federal appeals court in New Orleans has ruled that eight specific employers challenging federal health insurance requirements are not obligated to provide no-cost coverage for certain preventive care, such as HIV prep and some cancer screenings.
Chinese Man Gets Over 2 Years in Prison for Stealing $88,700 From Jeweler on Singapore Airlines Flight
A Chinese man was sentenced to two-and-a-half-year in prison for stealing around $88,700 from a Singaporean jeweler on a Singapore Airlines flight.
FDA Approval of First Menthol E-Cigarettes for Sale in US Draws Parental Criticism
The FDA has approved the first menthol e-cigarettes for sale in the US, prompting criticism from parent groups who claim the agency has "failed American families."
Alaska Airlines, Flight Attendants Union Achieve 'Record' Tentative Labor Agreement
Alaska Airlines and its flight attendants' union have reached a historic tentative labor agreement, marking the end of a prolonged period without new contracts and pending approval by union leadership and membership.
China, Australia Roll Out 5-Year Visas to Citizens for Business, Tourism
China and Australia will now offer each other's citizens multiple-entry visas valid for up to five years.
Bankruptcy Rules for Small Businesses Get Tighter After US Law Expires
The expiration of a popular US law on Friday has tightened bankruptcy rules for mid-sized and small businesses.
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Several AI companies are reportedly bypassing a web standard that prevents content scraping, according to a letter from content licensing startup, TollBit.
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China has imposed sanctions on Lockheed Martin and its executives over arms deals with Taiwan, citing violations of sovereignty.
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The Kremlin accuses Biden of using a sales ban to stifle competition. Meanwhile, Kaspersky plans to pursue legal action to defend its independence and product integrity.
After Vladimir Putin Meets Xi Jinping, Russia and China Establish Payment Alternatives to Evade US Sanctions for Now
Russia's President Vladimir Putin's visit to China last month reportedly secured alternative payment methods for the two nations.
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