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California Privacy Law Alters User Experience on TribLIVE.com, Offering Limited Access to Features

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San Diego, California—Users accessing TribLIVE.com from California may encounter limited site functionality due to state privacy laws. As a result, features such as videos and social media integrations could be disabled. Individuals wishing to use the website under these conditions can opt out of personal data sales but should be aware that they will not experience the full range of site offerings associated with third-party networks. For visitors not residing in California, there is an option to switch locations to ensure a more comprehensive browsing experience. A dropdown menu on the site allows users to … Read more

Greenpeace Challenges Massive $667M Jury Award in Dakota Access Pipeline Case

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BISMARCK, N.D. — Greenpeace is challenging a jury’s decision that awarded $667 million to Energy Transfer, the operator of the Dakota Access Pipeline, following a trial related to protests against the pipeline. The environmental organization filed a motion to reduce the amount, asserting that the damages claimed by the company are excessive and unjustified. The controversy stems from a series of demonstrations that took place in 2016 and 2017, where activists opposed the pipeline’s construction, arguing it threatened the Missouri River and surrounding water supplies. These protests involved thousands of participants and drew national and … Read more

Greenpeace Challenges $667 Million Jury Verdict in Dakota Access Pipeline Case, Claims Damages Are Unjustified

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BISMARCK, N.D. — Greenpeace has requested a North Dakota judge to lower the nearly $667 million damage award granted to the developers of the Dakota Access Pipeline, arguing that the sum is excessive and unwarranted. The request comes after a Morton County jury decided the environmental organization was responsible for damages caused during protests in 2016 and 2017, along with defamation claims against Energy Transfer. Following a trial that lasted over three weeks, the jury determined that Greenpeace, alongside other activist groups, played a significant role in the protests that drew thousands to support the … Read more

Iowa Supreme Court Sides Against Voter Advocacy Group in Language Access Legal Battle

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Des Moines, Iowa — The Iowa Supreme Court has overturned a previous ruling that sought to allow the publishing of election materials in languages beyond English. This decision has significant implications for voter engagement efforts within the state. The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) contended that existing legislation hindered its ability to register voters and imposed additional costs and challenges on its operations. However, the Supreme Court determined that the group’s spending resulting from the law does not constitute a legally recognized injury. The Court emphasized that an organization’s financial burdens in response … Read more