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EU Launches Investigation into Tech Giants Apple, Meta, and Google under Digital-Competition Law

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BRUSSELS, Belgium – Tech giants Apple, Google, and Meta are facing investigations by the European Union (EU) under new digital-competition laws. The EU is examining whether these companies have violated regulations that aim to prevent anti-competitive behavior and safeguard fair competition in the digital market. This move by the EU comes as part of their broader efforts to regulate and control the power of big tech companies. The investigations are centered around concerns that Apple, Google, and Meta may have engaged in anti-competitive practices, giving them an unfair advantage over their competitors. While specific details … Read more

Motorcyclist Awarded $11 Million in Lawsuit Against Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

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VAN NUYS, Calif. (AP) — A motorcyclist in Los Angeles County has been awarded $11,045,000 by a Superior Court jury in Van Nuys after a collision with a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP) vehicle left him with serious injuries. The verdict, delivered on Friday, March 22, 2024, comes after a long legal battle in which the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power denied all liability for the collision. The plaintiff, Grady Dillon, was riding his motorcycle in downtown Los Angeles on the morning of April 12, 2019, when a … Read more

Mother on Trial for Leaving Toddler Alone for 10 Days: Can Depression Justify Her Actions?

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CLEVELAND, Ohio – A woman in Cleveland, Ohio is on trial for leaving her 16-month-old daughter alone in a playpen for 10 days while she vacationed. The child was found dead when the woman, Kristel Candelario, returned home and called the police. Candelario has been arrested and pleaded guilty to aggravated murder and child endangerment, resulting in a life sentence. Candelario’s defense team has struggled to defend her actions, arguing that she was struggling with depression and anxiety. However, her lawyer, Derek Smith, emphasized that these mental health conditions do not excuse what happened. He … Read more

Former President Trump Returns to New York Courtroom for High-Stakes Battle Over Hush Money Case

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NEW YORK – Former President Donald Trump made an appearance in a New York courtroom on Monday as his legal team engaged in a battle with the state over newly received documents in his hush money case. Concurrently, a New York appeals court temporarily halted the looming enforcement of a multimillion-dollar judgment against Trump and his company for deceptive business practices, resulting in a day filled with significant legal proceedings for the former president. Originally scheduled to begin the hush money trial, Monday took an unexpected turn. Instead of proceeding with the trial, Judge Juan … Read more