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Ten Scenarios That Provoke Motions for Sanctions—And How to …
WEBOct 16, 2012 · Regardless of the motive, once the full truth is discovered by the other side, a motion for sanctions for perpetuation of a fraud on the court is sure to follow. 3 A trial court has the inherent authority to dismiss a plaintiff’s entire case when there is clear and convincing evidence that the plaintiff has committed “a fraud on the court ...
Facebook’s $650 Million Privacy Settlement Approved By Judge (1)
WEBFeb 26, 2021 · A $650 million biometric privacy settlement with Facebook Inc. was approved by a San Francisco federal judge Friday, capping a yearslong case involving the social media giant’s use of facial technology.. U.S. District Judge James Donato of the Northern District of California said it was one of the largest settlements ever for a privacy …
Chegg May Seize Homeworkify Website in Suit Over Stolen Answers
WEBNov 8, 2023 · Online learning platform Chegg Inc. may seize the internet domain of Homeworkify, a competitor that allegedly provided free homework answers to students after stealing them from Chegg, a federal court ruled.. Chegg provided sufficient evidence to show a likelihood of success on all of its claims against the defendants and that it …
How to Recover Assets Lost to Cryptocurrency Theft and Fraud
WEBDec 9, 2022 · How to Recover Assets Lost to Cryptocurrency Theft and ...
Illinois Credit Card Swipe Fee Law Sparks Legal Fight With Banks
WEBAug 8, 2024 · Illinois is the first state to bar credit card companies such as Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc. from charging swipe fees on retail tips and taxes, but implementation hurdles and likely litigation from banks means it may also be the last.. The Interchange Fee Prohibition Act was included in the Illinois omnibus budget bill and signed into law by …
Personal Data of 3 Billion People Stolen in Hack, Suit Says (1)
WEBAug 2, 2024 · Cassandre Coyer. Jerico Pictures Inc., a background-check company doing business as National Public Data, exposed the personal information of nearly 3 billion individuals in an April data breach, a proposed class action says. On April 8, a cybercriminal group by the name of USDoD posted a database entitled “National Public Data” on a …
TikTok $92 Million Privacy Settlement Granted Final Approval (1)
WEBJul 28, 2022 · TikTok must pay $92 million to resolve multidistrict litigation over the company’s alleged misuse of its users’ private data, after a federal judge in Illinois granted final approval of a settlement Thursday.
The Rise in State Online Consumer Data Privacy Laws: Explained
WEBAug 2, 2023 · Seven states enacted broad data privacy rights for individuals in recent months, such as the right to know what information a company is collecting and the ability to opt out of certain uses of data. An eighth measure, in Delaware, is awaiting action by the governor. The spurt of new state laws more than doubles the number passed in earlier ...
Ponzi Scheme Restitution Deserves Better Math: Stephen L. Carter
WEBAug 9, 2024 · Stephen L. Carter. Suppose you’ve got money invested in a fund. You take some out, but days later you change your mind and put it back. Then the fund collapses. It turns out to be a Ponzi scheme. Under the dominant method for calculating reimbursement, your losses are going to be a lot bigger than if you’d just left the money there all along.
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