Apple Settles Siri Eavesdropping Lawsuit: Users Eligible for Payouts Amid Privacy Concerns

Apple users in the U.S. who believe they experienced unauthorized activation of Siri may soon benefit from a $95 million settlement stemming from a class-action lawsuit. The lawsuit, initiated in 2019, alleged that Siri, the tech giant’s virtual assistant, inadvertently recorded private conversations without user consent, even without activation from the trigger phrase “Hey, Siri.” The accusations claim that these recordings were sometimes shared with advertisers, who might then use the data to target specific products to susceptible consumers. Despite the serious allegations, Apple maintains that its practices regarding user privacy have always been stringent … Read more

Deadline Alert: Rosen Law Firm Announces March 10 Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Micron Technology Securities Class Action – Investors May Be Eligible for Compensation

NEW YORK — The Rosen Law Firm, a prominent global investor rights law firm, is calling attention to an upcoming deadline for the investors of Micron Technology, Inc. the public should note March 10, 2025, as the important lead plaintiff deadline for a class action lawsuit involving the purchase of common stock between September 28, 2023, and December 18, 2024. Investors who acquired Micron shares during this period may be eligible for compensation through a contingency fee arrangement, without needing to pay any out-of-pocket fees or costs. Those who purchased Micron common stock during the … Read more

New York’s Clean Slate Act Launches, Offering a Fresh Start for Eligible Individuals with Past Convictions

New York, NY — A significant legislative change, known as the Clean Slate Act, will take effect this Saturday in New York State, marking a pivotal shift in the state’s approach to criminal justice reform. This new law will allow many individuals with past convictions to have their records sealed, thereby improving their opportunities for housing, education, and employment. However, the provision does not apply universally. Records of severe offenses, such as Class A felonies and sex crimes that are not drug-related, including murder, will remain unsealed and accessible. The specifics of the Clean Slate … Read more

AFI Fest 2024 Showcases Future Oscar Contenders with Grand Jury Award Winners Now Eligible for Academy Awards

Los Angeles — The American Film Institute has declared the recipients of its Grand Jury Awards at the AFI Fest 2024, with the winners in the categories of Live Action Short, Documentary Short, and Animated Short now eligible for the highly coveted Academy Awards® in their respective genres. These winners were chosen by a diverse jury including Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Sophia Nahli Allison, film programmer Nora Bernard, and multifaceted comedian and actor Paul Scheer. Highlighted amongst the victorious short films, “Two People Exchanging Saliva,” directed by Natalie Musteata and Alexandre Singh, took home the Grand … Read more