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U.S. Court Advances FTC Lawsuit Against Kochava Over Sensitive Geolocation Data Sales

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BOISE, Idaho – A federal judge recently ruled against Kochava Inc., a digital marketing data brokerage, allowing a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to proceed. The FTC has accused Idaho-based Kochava of selling mobile device geolocation data that allegedly could be used to track individuals to sensitive locations without their consent. The decision came down from U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill of the District of Idaho on February 3, 2025. In his ruling, Judge Winmill found sufficient grounds to explore if Kochava’s transactions potentially breached privacy expectations, siding with the FTC’s … Read more

Repeat Offender Convicted of Stalking in Fond du Lac, Risks Decades Behind Bars

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In Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, a jury recently reached a verdict in a disturbing case of repeated stalking, convicting a man already with a criminal past. The defendant, whose identity remains undisclosed, now faces the possibility of up to 44 years in prison following his conviction on multiple counts of stalking and related offenses. The case, which has captured the local community’s attention due to its troubling details, involved the man engaging in what authorities described as “vulgar and disturbing behavior.” According to officials, he persistently harassed an individual over a period, instilling significant fear … Read more

Mexico’s 2025 Employment Reforms: Minimum Wage Hike, App-Based Couriers as Employees, and New ‘Chair Law’ Mandates

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Mexico City, Mexico — A series of significant changes to Mexican labor laws is set to kick off in 2025, reshaping the landscape for employers and employees alike across the nation. These changes, highlighted by the implementation of the so-called Chair Law (Ley Silla), classification of certain app-based couriers as employees, a rise in the minimum wage, and revised units of measure for fiscal obligations, herald new compliance landscapes for businesses operating in Mexico. Beginning January 1, 2025, workers across Mexico will see an increase in the minimum wage, which came after a 12 percent … Read more

Survey Reveals Majority of Americans Favor Restrictions on Attorney Advertising and Caps on Jury Payouts

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The sentiment across the United States reflects a strong desire to impose restrictions on attorney advertising and to put a cap on the enormous jury awards frequently seen in litigation cases. A recent survey conducted by Munich Re, a prominent reinsurance company, reveals that a majority of Americans are in favor of such regulatory measures, emphasizing a growing concern over the perceived impact of aggressive legal advertising and large compensatory sums awarded in court cases. Exploitative advertisement practices and excessive jury awards can distort public perception of the legal system and potentially influence lawsuit outcomes. … Read more