Elon Musk is intensifying his legal fight against OpenAI, broadening his lawsuit to include Microsoft and allegations of antitrust violations. Filed in federal court in Oakland, California, the amended suit accuses both companies of conspiring to dominate the market for generative AI, stifling competition in the process. The lawsuit, originally filed in August, claims that …

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In a significant move, FanDuel has settled a lawsuit with Major League Baseball’s players union, resolving allegations that the sports betting platform had used the names, images, and likenesses of hundreds of MLB players without proper permission. The settlement, confirmed by a FanDuel spokesperson, involves a confidential licensing agreement between the two parties. As part …

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The new design standards set in 2021 for federal courthouses are expected to significantly increase construction expenses, according to a recent report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The updated guidelines, aimed at enhancing security by expanding space for public, court staff, and prisoner movement, could increase the size of courthouses by 5.8% and push …

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In a move that could have significant political ramifications, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson is taking a firm stance against the release of a long-anticipated ethics report regarding Rep. Matt Gaetz, a controversial figure with ties to former President Donald Trump. The report, which investigates allegations of sexual misconduct against Gaetz, had been set to …

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A Texas federal judge has ruled against the Biden administration’s new overtime pay rule, potentially reversing the eligibility of millions of salaried workers for overtime compensation. The decision, issued by U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan, halts a key provision of the Labor Department’s rule that would have increased the salary threshold for overtime eligibility to …

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In an escalating clash over labor rights enforcement, Amazon and SpaceX have joined forces in challenging the authority of the U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Their lawsuits, now before the influential 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, seek to block the agency’s ability to pursue cases accusing them of violating workers’ rights. This move …

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A contentious judicial nomination took a sharp turn this week when Republican Senator Thom Tillis vowed to block President Biden’s choice for the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, North Carolina Solicitor General Ryan Park. Despite Park’s advancement through the Senate Judiciary Committee, where the vote was narrowly split 11-10 along party lines, Tillis declared …

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As Matt Gaetz’s nomination for attorney general under President-elect Trump intensifies, pressure is mounting for the immediate release of a crucial ethics report examining serious allegations against him. Senator John Cornyn, a key figure in the Senate Judiciary Committee, made it clear that he expects full access to the report from the House Ethics Committee, …

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In a major step forward for the plaintiffs’ legal teams involved in the massive 3M earplug litigation, the lawyers have moved closer to securing their share of the multi-billion dollar settlement. After 3M agreed to pay $6.01 billion to resolve claims related to defective earplugs causing hearing damage in U.S. service members, the law firms …

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