Ben & Jerry’s sues parent company Unilever for stifling its stance on Gaza

The ice-cream maker said Unilever threatened to “dismantle” its independent board and sue its board members if it issued a statement calling for a “ceasefire” in the region.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 19, 2024

Nebraska sues truck makers alleging conspiracy in electric-truck transition

The antitrust lawsuit accuses heavy truck manufacturers of conspiring with California to reduce the supply of diesel-powered semi-trucks, raising prices.

By Justin Bachman • Nov. 19, 2024

Google must sell Chrome, DOJ to propose as antitrust remedy

The agency will also ask Judge Amit Mehta of DC federal district court to put guardrails around the company’s AI, Android operating system and data use, Bloomberg Law reports.

By Robert Freedman • Nov. 19, 2024

The legal pathways for Biden-era rules facing a Trump takedown

With the Trump administration expected to undo much of its predecessor’s agency-level regulation, here’s a look at how federal rules may play out in the transition.

By Justin Bachman • Nov. 15, 2024

Captive audience meetings are unlawful, NLRB says

The meetings, a common strategy for employers during union drives, “have a reasonable tendency to interfere with and coerce employees” in the exercise of their rights, the Board decided.

By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 14, 2024

Chipotle defrauded investors with inconsistent meal sizes, says plaintiff seeking class action

The case is an example of securities lawsuits run amok, a directors and officers liability law specialist says. 

By Robert Freedman • Nov. 14, 2024

California’s climate disclosure laws survive first legal challenge

A federal judge denied a motion for summary judgment from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce which alleged the state’s climate bills — SB 253 and SB 261 — violated the First Amendment.

By Zoya Mirza • Nov. 12, 2024

Trump agenda has states, advocacy groups girding for legal battles

California, New York and Illinois are among states readying to sue the Trump administration over divisive social issues.

By Justin Bachman • Nov. 8, 2024

Facebook seeks to scuttle massive securities fraud suit

An attorney representing Facebook’s parent, Meta, told the Supreme Court the company did not need to disclose a past data breach on risk disclosure statements with the SEC.

By David Weisenfeld • Nov. 7, 2024

Trump lawsuit over CBS editing raises issue of judge-shopping

The ex-president’s filing in Texas concerning a “60 Minutes” segment could be a venue stretch. How far can a lawyer reasonably argue that a particular court is the right place to litigate?

By Justin Bachman • Nov. 6, 2024

Supreme Court poised to weigh in on legal test for FLSA exemptions

The High Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case that could have implications for employers nationwide. 

By Robert Quackenboss and Tyler Laughinghouse • Nov. 5, 2024

Kroger-Albertsons merger in court: 6 key takeaways

Competition, pricing and the fate of Albertsons were key points of contention in the three court battles that unfolded over a nearly two-month period.

By Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein • Nov. 5, 2024

DOJ’s Visa suit is unfounded

The government acknowledges payment volumes are rising, in part because of fintech growth. This competition wouldn’t be happening if a single entity, like Visa, controlled the ecosystem.

By Aurelien Portuese • Nov. 5, 2024

SCOTUS looks at FCA damages even when US doesn’t provide funds

Wisconsin Bell says it shouldn’t be subject to False Claims Act damages because the subsidies it took advantage of weren’t provided by the federal government.  

By David Weisenfeld • Nov. 5, 2024

Pennsylvania attorney general sues Prospect Medical alleging ‘corporate greed’

The lawsuit argues Prospect broke the terms of its agreement to purchase Pennsylvania system Crozer Health and seeks to stop the hospital operator from closing more facilities.

By Susanna Vogel • Oct. 31, 2024

JPMorgan Chase sues customers who exploited viral ‘glitch’

With four nearly identical lawsuits, the nation’s largest bank wants users to return hundreds of thousands of dollars taken in a scheme promoted on TikTok.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • Oct. 29, 2024

Boeing monitor will be chosen only on merit, DOJ tells court

Responding to a judge’s DEI query, DOJ and Boeing say their compliance monitor selection will be based on qualifications, and not status in a protected class.

By Justin Bachman • Oct. 29, 2024

NLRB can’t order deletion of Musk’s anti-union tweets, 5th Circuit says

The court held that an employer’s speech, even that which presumably violates the NLRA, is protected by the First Amendment.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 28, 2024

Delta, CrowdStrike file dueling lawsuits as squabble continues

The airline seeks to recover damages of more than $500 million in the aftermath of a disruptive IT outage in July. The software provider is looking to hold its liability to the terms of its service agreement.

By Roberto Torres • Oct. 28, 2024

Amazon, Google sue over fake online reviews

The dual complaints in federal court target sellers of fake reviews for retailers and local businesses that market on the web giants.

By Justin Bachman • Oct. 28, 2024

$816M ExxonMobil verdict is latest as juries seek environmental justice

No easing is in sight as companies face backlash for the impact their products have on the environment and public safety, a ruling shows. 

By Jennifer Paley • Oct. 25, 2024

Cable TV, advertisers ask appeals court to block FTC ‘click-to-cancel’ rule

The companies call the new regulation arbitrary and capricious, carrying a presumption that subscription services are deceptive.

By Justin Bachman • Oct. 25, 2024

SEC slaps $4M fine on WisdomTree over greenwashing

The Securities and Exchange Commission is fining the New York-based asset manager for falsely advertising the investment strategy of three funds to have considered ESG factors.

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 24, 2024

TD faces investor lawsuit over AML failures

The lawsuit alleges bank executives minimized the AML issues and made no indication of the severity of the punishment TD faced.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • Oct. 24, 2024

When your new junior associate is the legal AI agent

A Canadian startup is betting that litigation costs will drive many firms to agentic AI tools as general counsel and other clients seek better work and efficiencies.

By Justin Bachman • Oct. 22, 2024