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Disney Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit Claiming App’s Fine Print Led to Tragic Incident

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Orlando, Florida — Disney is currently seeking to have a wrongful-death lawsuit dismissed, arguing that the complaint is unjustified due to the terms of service outlined in the company’s mobile application. The suit was originally filed by the family of a deceased individual, who blame the negligence of Disney’s app developers for a tragic accident that occurred at one of their theme parks. The legal team representing Disney has cited clauses within the app’s user agreement, which they claim absolves them of liability by emphasizing that users must acknowledge the inherent risks associated with the … Read more

Nevada Regulators Accuse Resorts World Las Vegas of Anti-Money Laundering Violations, Seek Multi-Million Dollar Fine

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Las Vegas, Nevada — Nevada’s gaming regulators have lodged a formidable 12-count disciplinary complaint against Resorts World Las Vegas and its parent company, Malaysia-based Genting Berhad, accusing them of multiple breaches of federal anti-money laundering regulations. Allegations suggest that Resorts World allowed notorious illegal bookmakers to wager large sums, running into millions, at their Las Vegas location over a period extending more than a year. The Gaming Control Board, which filed the 31-page complaint on Thursday, is pushing for a substantial, albeit undisclosed, multi-million dollar fine. Additionally, they’re calling for stringent actions against the gaming … Read more

Meta Faces $220 Million Fine in Nigeria for Data Protection Breaches

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Abuja, Nigeria – Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has been penalized with a substantial fine of $220 million by Nigerian authorities for breaches of the country’s data protection laws. This decision marks one of the largest fines imposed in the West African nation for data privacy violations and highlights increasing global scrutiny over how tech giants manage user information. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), which oversees data protection regulation in Nigeria, concluded its investigation into Meta’s practices last week. The investigation revealed that Meta had inadequately protected the personal information of Nigerian … Read more

Jury Hits NFL with $4.8 Billion Fine for Antitrust Violations in “Sunday Ticket” Case

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Los Angeles — In a landmark decision, the U.S. District Court has ruled against the NFL in a major antitrust lawsuit, ordering the league to pay nearly $4.8 billion in damages for monopolistic practices related to its exclusive distribution of out-of-market Sunday afternoon football games via the “Sunday Ticket” service on DirecTV. This verdict could potentially triple to about $14.39 billion under federal laws, significantly impacting the financial landscape of the league. At the center of the litigation, which encapsulates both residential and commercial subscribers, was the grievance that the NFL’s distribution strategy unfairly stifled … Read more