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Salesforce Faces Class Action Lawsuit Following Major Data Breach Impacting Farmers Insurance Clients

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LOS ANGELES — Salesforce is facing a class action lawsuit stemming from a significant data breach that has reportedly compromised personal information belonging to Farmers Insurance customers. The lawsuit alleges that Salesforce failed to adequately protect sensitive data stored on its platform, leading to what has been described as a severe security incident. As a result, customers of Farmers Insurance are now at risk of identity theft and other fraudulent activities. The plaintiffs claim that the breach allowed unauthorized access to their private information, prompting legal action against the cloud-based software company. According to court … Read more

Texas Legislative Session Wraps Up: September 1 Brings Over 800 New Laws Impacting Education, Public Safety, and More

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HOUSTON — Starting September 1, a significant number of new laws will take effect in Texas, shaping various aspects of life across the state. These laws cover a wide range of issues, from education to public health and law enforcement, affecting students, families, and communities alike. One of the standout pieces of legislation is House Bill 2000, known as Audrii’s Law. This measure addresses a critical gap in the state’s sex offender registry. It mandates that individuals convicted of child grooming offenses, including enticing a child, are required to register as sex offenders. The law … Read more

Federal Judge Overturns Biden-Era Medical Debt Relief Rule, Impacting Millions of Americans’ Credit Scores

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AUSTIN, Texas — A federal judge has overturned a ruling by the Biden administration designed to alleviate medical debt for nearly 15 million Americans by modifying how it impacts credit scores. The decision, made by U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan, highlights ongoing debates over financial regulations and consumer protection. The administration’s initiative aimed to eliminate approximately $50 million in medical debt from credit reports. Though it did not cancel existing debt, the rule proposed new ways to compute credit scores, potentially benefiting many consumers. Implemented by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in January, the … Read more

New Class-Action Lawsuit Challenges Real Estate Giants Over Alleged Commission Conspiracy Impacting Homebuyers

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CHICAGO — A lawsuit has been filed in U.S. District Court by homebuyer Matt Cwynar against several real estate brokers, accusing them of conspiring to maintain inflated commission rates in the buyer-agent market. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is not named as a defendant but is implicated as a co-conspirator alongside affiliated brokerages and multiple local MLSs. The complaint outlines allegations that brokers collaborated to enact anti-competitive practices that artificially raised commission fees, resulting in higher costs for consumers across Illinois and other states. Cwynar contends that prior to recent changes in NAR policies, … Read more