New Jersey has launched a legal battle against Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of exploiting its influence over thousands of package delivery workers operating through its Delivery Service Partner (DSP) network. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Newark, alleges that Amazon leveraged its dominant position to keep wages low and working conditions unfavorable for …

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Donald Trump is challenging attempts by former judges and public-interest groups to recover legal expenses stemming from his abandoned lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service, telling a federal court in Florida that the groups have no legal basis to seek compensation. The dispute traces back to Trump’s now-withdrawn $10 billion lawsuit, which accused the IRS …

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The effort to erase diversity, equity and inclusion requirements from American law school accreditation rules encountered resistance on Tuesday after the American Bar Association’s policymaking body voted against the proposal, delaying a decision that has become deeply intertwined with the political battle over higher education in the United States. The setback does not completely shut …

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Todd Blanche moved a step closer to becoming the next U.S. attorney general on Tuesday after Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to advance his nomination, clearing the way for a full Senate vote that could arrive within days. The breakthrough came only after Blanche, currently serving as acting attorney general …

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Donald Trump returned to the White House promising to restore what he called “free speech” and end government censorship. Yet, less than two years into his second term, federal courts across the United States have delivered a series of rulings concluding that his administration itself crossed constitutional boundaries protecting expression, religion and the press. An …

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A closely watched courtroom battle over Instagram’s impact on young users is underway in Tennessee, where state lawyers have accused Meta of putting business growth ahead of the well-being of teenagers despite receiving repeated internal warnings about the platform’s effects. Opening arguments in the Nashville trial painted a picture of a company that allegedly knew …

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The Donald Trump administration has approached the U.S. Supreme Court seeking permission to immediately enforce the president’s executive order that imposes stricter rules on mail-in voting across the country, even as legal challenges against the measure continue. The request asks the nation’s highest court to temporarily suspend a lower court ruling that blocked enforcement of …

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Johnson & Johnson has announced a sweeping settlement expected to resolve nearly all pending lawsuits alleging that its talc-based products, including its iconic baby powder, caused ovarian cancer. The agreement is estimated to cost the healthcare giant around **$5.5 billion**, though the final amount could rise depending on how many eligible claimants join the settlement. …

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London-based law firm Linklaters posted strong financial gains across its global operations, with its U.S. business emerging as the standout performer. The firm said profits in the United States jumped 39% during the financial year ended April 30, while global pre-tax profit climbed 11.6% to £1.2 billion ($1.61 billion). Revenue rose to £2.47 billion ($3.32 …

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A coalition of 18 Democratic-led states, Washington, D.C., and New York City has sued the Trump administration over a federal decision to give businesses more time to move away from hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), chemicals widely used in refrigeration and cooling systems that contribute significantly to global warming. The challenge, filed in a federal appeals court in …

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