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Published on Jul 8, 2026

New Jersey increases transmission oversight in ‘affordability’ push

Dive Brief: New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D, signed legislation Tuesday that aims to make electricity more affordable, including a bill that requires state regulatory review of “supplemental” transmission projects. Another bill that was signed into law …

Source: Utility Dive - Pending
Published on Jul 8, 2026

Consumer protection – Fair Credit Reporting Act

U.S. District Court Where a plaintiff has alleged that the defendant, in creating a consumer report about the plaintiff, violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act by including inaccurate information about alcohol abuse treatment, preventing him from enrolling …

Source: Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly - Pending
Published on Jul 8, 2026

New Jersey to be the first US state to ban surveillance pricing at grocery stores

By Sandra Gutiérrez G. In a major win for American consumers in the midst of an affordability crisis, the state legislature of New Jersey passed a bill that will effectively ban surveillance pricing at the grocery store. The Fair Price Protection Act, …

Source: Fresh Fruit Portal - Neutral
Published on Jul 8, 2026

New Jersey Bans Sale Of Precise Location Data

A new privacy law in New Jersey prohibits operators of websites and online services from selling precise location information and other "sensitive" data. The measure (A5328), which was passed June 28, was signed into law by Governor Mikie …

Source: MediaPost - Neutral
Published on Jul 8, 2026

Get Casino Online Real Money With Safer Payment Methods

Players hunting safer ways to move funds at casino online real money sites now face more choices than ever, and the stakes feel higher than last year. State-regulated apps in Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania keep adding new wallets and cards while …

Source: Film Daily - Pending
Published on Jul 8, 2026

Consumers Were Left High and Dry: Attorney General Bonta Secures $45 Million Settlement with Block over Dishonest ...

Settlement also prevents the company from evading the payment of up to $120 million in consumer redress pursuant to a separate CFPB settlement OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced joining a bipartisan coalition of 46 attorneys …

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Published on 02:19 GMT

Meta Faces $1.4 Trillion Lawsuit From Four States Over Youth Safety Allegations

Four U.S. states are asking a judge to impose $1.4 trillion in penalties on Meta for allegedly designing Facebook and Instagram to addict young users and lying about the platforms’ safety. The figure approaches Meta’s entire market capitalization of $1.5 …

Source: ZoomBangla iNews - Pending
Published on 00:05 GMT

Lawmakers press Hochul to sign nation-leading food safety reforms

There’s a call for Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign nation-leading food safety legislation into law before the end of the year. The legislation is part of a package with backing from multiple state lawmakers and advocates. On Wednesday, the Center for the Science …

Source: Spectrum News NY1 - New York - Neutral
Published on Jul 8, 2026

Meta's $1.4 Trillion Penalty Threat Is Nearly as Big as the Company Itself in Youth Safety Lawsuit

Meta is facing a potential $1.4 trillion (£1.05 trillion) penalty in a youth safety lawsuit accusing the company of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram to keep teenagers engaged. The figure, nearly as large as Meta's own market value, has …

Source: International Business Times - United Kingdom - Neutral
Published on Jul 8, 2026

Sweet Gold: Inside Pennsylvania’s Buzzing Bee Industry

At a Pennsylvania farm market on a cool Saturday morning, a shopper lifts a jar of amber honey toward the light. Nearby, apples are stacked in wooden crates, pumpkins crowd the edge of a produce table, and a beekeeper explains why this year’s honey tastes …

Source: Lancaster Farming - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on Jul 8, 2026

Mark Zuckerberg And Meta Deride “Headline-Seeking” Damages Sought By State AGs In Social Media Safety Suit: “Untethered ...

Mark Zuckerberg might think those Kylie Jenner-branded Meta smart glasses are cool, but you know what is really cool? Not having to pay California and three other states virtually the entire valuation of your company. The Social Network script paraphrasing …

Source: Deadline - Neutral
Published on Jul 8, 2026

What Alberta’s New Mobile Casino Market Can Learn From Pennsylvania’s Mature App Ecosystem in 2026

Anyone who has driven past Hollywood Casino at The Meadows on a Friday night knows that Washington County has lived with legal gambling for a long time. The uses track, the slots floor, and the Barstool Sportsbook lounge are part of the local furniture now …

Source: Observer-Reporter - Pennsylvania - Pending
Published on Jul 8, 2026

Pennsylvania’s Ban On Gun Licenses Over Marijuana Convictions Is Being Challenged In A New Federal Lawsuit

Pennsylvania police officials are being sued over a state law that blocks people with past convictions for possessing marijuana or other illegal drugs from obtaining licenses to carry guns. The new lawsuit, filed in federal court, cites a recent Supreme …

Source: Marijuana Moment - Neutral
Published on Jul 8, 2026

Child protection: Meta is now even threatened with fines amounting to trillions

The Facebook and Instagram group Meta is threatened with massive consequences in the legal dispute over the protection of minors in the USA. According to the company, four states are demanding penalties totaling $1.4 trillion. Trial begins soon The sum was …

Source: RS News - Neutral
Published on Jul 8, 2026

Meta could be hit with $1.4 trillion penalty in August child safety trial

Meta could face $1.4 trillion in penalties over accusations that it deliberately designed social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram to addict young users and misled the public about their safety.The amount is being sought as damages by the US …

Source: The Indian Express - Center-left
Published on 02:59 GMT

States Demand $1.4 Trillion From Meta Over Algorithms Built to Addict Teens

A figure almost too large to treat as a legal claim landed in a federal court filing last Tuesday, and it belongs to Meta. California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey are collectively seeking up to $1.4 trillion in penalties from Meta Platforms — a …

Source: Tech Times - Neutral
Published on Jul 8, 2026

Kalshi appeals after federal judge sides with New York gambling regulators

The online prediction marketplace Kalshi is fighting back against the New York State Gaming Commission’s attempts to regulate it like a gambling site. A federal judge on Tuesday denied Kalshi’s request for a preliminary injunction that would have shielded …

Source: WRVO - New York - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jul 8, 2026

States split $45M fraud settlement from Cash App parent company Block

Block (NYSE: XYZ) agreed to pay $45 million and rebuild Cash App’s fraud protections to settle claims from 46 state attorneys general that it misled users about the app’s safety and abandoned fraud victims, the coalition announced Wednesday. The bipartisan …

Source: Cryptopolitan - Indeterminate
Published on 04:17 GMT

Four US States Demand $1.4 Trillion from Meta Over Claims It Addicted Children to Instagram and Facebook

Four US states have set out demands for penalties amounting to around $1.4 trillion (£1.05 trillion) from Meta over claims that Instagram and Facebook were engineered to addict young users and that the company misled the public on the safety of its …

Source: International Business Times - United Kingdom - Neutral

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 21:44 GMT

The Hawaii Office of Consumer Protection joins Coalition Urging Federal Review of Enova Bank Acquisition

Lemon Law Is your new motor vehicle suffering from repeated problems, and is it under the manufacturers warranty?

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 21:15 GMT

Consumers Were Left High and Dry: Attorney General Bonta Secures $45 Million Settlement with Block over Dishonest ...

Settlement also prevents the company from evading the payment of up to $120 million in consumer redress pursuant to a separate CFPB settlement OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced joining a bipartisan coalition of 46 attorneys …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 19:37 GMT

Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures $45 Million Settlement with Cash App for Victims Exposed to Fraud and Decep...

Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., (“Cash App”), the company behind the popular payment app Cash App. This settlement resolves allegations that the company misled consumers about the safety of its …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 04:35 GMT

ExposeIQ JuryFit: Retail & Consumer Litigation Teams Gain Strategic Advantage in Jury Selection

Human-Verified Platform Helps Attorneys Better Understand How Consumer Experiences and Attitudes Influence Juror Decision-Making ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Retail and consumer litigation frequently involves …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 16:53 GMT

CoBank Quarterly: Rising food prices squeeze household budgets, constrain consumer spending

DENVER, July 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Price increases across most food and beverage categories are tightening household budgets and prompting consumers to make wholesale changes in how they shop. A growing number of Americans are trading down to lower …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 01:28 GMT

Attorney General Rayfield Announces $45 Million Multistate Settlement with Block Inc. Over Deceptive Practices on Cash ...

Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app Cash App. The settlement resolves allegations that Block misled consumers about the safety of Cash …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 01:12 GMT

Geely Auto Group Expanded Five-Star Euro NCAP Lineup Under New 2026 Protocols

ZEEKR 7GT secured a 5-star Euro NCAP rating, becoming one of the first models to pass the new 2026 testing protocols. Geely Auto Group expanded its portfolio to nine Euro NCAP 5-star rated models, further validating the robust capabilities of the Group’s …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 11:30 GMT

Apple Accessories Market to Reach US$ 51.2 Billion by 2033 Driven by Rising Demand for Premium Devices

North America is expected to hold about 40% of the market share in 2026, driven by strong consumer preference for quality LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Apple accessories market has become one of the fastest …

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Published on July 9, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

New Survey of 4,322 Drivers and Riders Reveals Why Motorcyclists Remain 'Invisible' on the Road

How Bias Complicates Recovery After Crashes. NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys today released findings from its 2026 Motorcycle Safety Survey, “The Invisible Rider,” which …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 20:44 GMT

Federal Court Halts BLM Roundup of Carter Reservoir, Buckhorn, and Coppersmith Wild Horses

U.S. District Court finds the Bureau of Land Management likely acted arbitrarily; September gathers enjoined pending further proceedings SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States District Court for the Eastern …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 19:43 GMT

F.L.E.O. Foundation Partners with Project Never Broken to Advance Officer Wellness and Honor Fallen Heroes

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) and its associated F.L.E.O.A. Foundation today announced a partnership with Project Never Broken, a nonprofit dedicated to …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 18:22 GMT

Gang Wayz Introduces Its New Official Website: GangWayzBags.com

Gang Wayz has launched its new official website, GangWayzBags.com. GangWayz.com will redirect automatically, ensuring a seamless transition for all visitors. MIAMI , FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gang Wayz is excited to …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

Riah Greathouse Questions School Zone Safety Signs Amid SB 75 Debate

As Georgia Lawmakers Debate SB 75’s School Zone Camera Rules, Greathouse Trial Law Asks if the Current Signs Truly Protect Our Kids From Speeding Drivers ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the Georgia legislature continues …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

Attorney Al Hedayati Shapes Young Minds From East Rockaway High School

Attorney Al Hedayati Visited East Rockaway High School To Inspire Students, Sharing Insights Into the Legal Profession and the Power of Civic Leadership EAST ROCKAWAY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Attorney Al Hedayati, Esq., …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 16:38 GMT

Rensch & Rensch Law Adds Physician-Attorney Mitchell Kohl, M.D., J.D., to Its Nebraska Personal Injury Practice

Omaha firm expands its capabilities as crash injury claims increasingly turn on disputed medical questions of causation, impairment, and future care OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rensch & Rensch Law, a …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 16:11 GMT

Drone as a First Responder Programs Rapidly Transform Law Enforcement Response Nationwide

Drone as First Responder Programs Deliver Unprecedented Situational Awareness, Accelerate 911 Response, and Redefine Officer Safety for Agencies Nationwide WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Drone as a First …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Merced Police Department Renews Certified Autism Center™ Status, Strengthening Commitment to Inclusive Public Safety

MERCED, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Merced Police Department recently renewed its Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

GMR Transcription Launches Mobile App, Making Professional Transcription Faster and More Accessible

New App Lets Users Record, Upload, Track, and Download Transcripts From Anywhere, Backed by 100% Human-Powered Accuracy. TUSTIN, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GMR Transcription, a leading provider of 100% human-powered …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Special Needs Care Network Helps Families Find ABA Therapy as Autism Reaches 1 in 31 Children

The free service matches parents with ABA providers who are taking new clients, after a new report finds families waiting close to a year to start care. RESTON, VA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Special Needs Care Network, a …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 14:52 GMT

Houston Road Deaths Outpace Murders Again in 2026 as Summer Driving Season Hits Its Midpoint and Lawyers Urge Caution

Board-certified personal injury attorney, Paul Cannon says the weeks after the holiday are when driver attention fades, and costly mistakes impact victims HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Houston has reached the midpoint of …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 14:39 GMT

Kathryn Limbaugh, Widow of Rush Limbaugh, Attends Preliminary Hearing for the Charlie Kirk Assassination

PROVO, UT, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kathryn Adams Limbaugh, Widow of Rush Limbaugh, attends the preliminary hearing for the Charlie Kirk Assassination this week in Provo, Utah. Sitting alongside Erika Kirk, widow of …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 14:31 GMT

Cohen Cleary Welcomes Two New Associates to Its Growing Legal Team

TAUNTON, MA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cohen Cleary P.C. is pleased to announce the addition of two new Associate Attorneys, Erynn A. Hamel and Esteban Rojas, to its growing team of legal professionals. Erynn A. Hamel …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Three Gluckstein Lawyers Recognized in Lexpert Special Edition: Health Sciences 2026

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gluckstein Lawyers is pleased to announce that three of our medical malpractice lawyers have been recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition, a prestigious annual publication that …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Growing Number of Businesses Discover Merchant Cash Advance Lawsuits Only After Their Business Bank Accounts Are Frozen

New legal resource explains why many businesses first discover MCA lawsuits after frozen bank accounts, default judgments, or bank levies. NY, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Credible Law publishes a new educational resource to …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Former Citi Global Wealth Executive Edward Karan Launches Aspire Wealth Advisory Group with Over $100 Million in AUM

Aspire delivers boutique, institutional-caliber advice for high-net-worth clients with domestic, cross-border, and multi-generational planning needs NEW YORK , NY, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aspire Wealth Advisory Group …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Introducing GeoEconomic Lens: Viewing the Economy Through the Lens of Geopolitics

A New Product From Geopolitical Futures for Businesses, Executives and Investors AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Geopolitical Futures (GPF), the forecasting company led by internationally renowned geopolitical …

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Published on July 8, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

KYG TRADE RECEIVES G.O.L.T. STAR CERTIFICATION

TRANSFORMING.LEGAL VALIDATES ANOTHER INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SINGAPORE | NEWPORT BEACH Consulting boutique TRANSFORMING.LEGAL and its platform GOLT.ai (Global Overview Legal …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on July 8, 2026 - 11:33 GMT

Learn Why Some Litigation Teams Are Treating the Empaneled Jury as a Strategic Variable, Not a Fixed Unknown

Human-Verified Virtual Mirror Jury Technology Enables Trial Teams to Evaluate Arguments with Greater Clarity After Jury Selection ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Once the jury has been empaneled, many trial teams …

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