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California Jury Delivers Groundbreaking Ruling Against Meta for Illegally Collecting Sensitive Menstrual Data from Flo Users

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A jury in San Francisco has determined that Meta Platforms Inc. unlawfully collected menstruation data from users of the popular period-tracking app Flo, marking a significant victory for privacy advocates. This ruling, reached after weeks of hearings, is notable as it represents the first jury verdict against a major tech company concerning reproductive health data violations. The lawsuit originated from claims that Flo Health Inc., the app’s developer, disclosed sensitive user information—including cycle lengths and fertility predictions—to third parties, including Meta, without obtaining proper consent. The plaintiffs asserted that this information was integrated into Meta’s … Read more

New York City Mourns the Loss of Michael Cardozo, Its Esteemed Chief Lawyer for Over Two Decades

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NEW YORK — Michael Cardozo, who served as New York City’s chief lawyer for more than a decade and was known for his impactful legal work, has died at the age of 84. Cardozo’s tenure as corporation counsel from 2002 to 2014 marked a significant period for the city, as he navigated complex legal issues and advocated for municipal interests. During his time in office, Cardozo was instrumental in a range of high-profile matters, from defending the city against lawsuits to overseeing a legal staff that handled diverse cases at both local and federal levels. … Read more

Judge Strikes Down Trump’s Fast-Track Deportation Expansion, Offering Hope to Hundreds of Thousands of Immigrants

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WASHINGTON — A recent ruling by U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb has placed a temporary hold on the Trump administration’s efforts to broaden fast-track deportations for immigrants who entered the country through humanitarian parole. This decision, announced on Friday, may have significant implications for hundreds of thousands of individuals in the United States. Judge Cobb determined that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had overstepped its authority in trying to enlarge expedited removal practices that target many vulnerable immigrants. In her 84-page order, she emphasized that the dangers faced by these immigrants outweigh the government’s … Read more