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California Jury Rules Meta Violated Privacy Laws by Collecting Sensitive Data from Period Tracking App

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SAN FRANCISCO — A jury in California has ruled against Meta, finding the company liable for infringing state privacy regulations by improperly collecting menstrual health information from users of the period tracking app Flo. This decision follows a recent settlement reached by Flo Health regarding similar claims in a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit accused Meta, along with other firms, of gathering sensitive health data, including menstrual cycles and fertility objectives, for advertising purposes, in violation of the California Invasion of Privacy Act. Originally, the lawsuit also included Google, Flo, and analytics companies AppsFlyer and … Read more

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Maine’s New Three-Day Waiting Period for Gun Purchases Amid Legal Challenge

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Portland, Maine — A recent legal challenge has put a pause on Maine’s new three-day waiting period for firearm acquisitions, a measure introduced in response to a tragic mass shooting last year that marked the state’s deadliest. Following a lawsuit initiated by firearm rights organizations, a federal judge on Thursday suspended the implementation of this waiting period as the court deliberates on its constitutionality. The law, which commenced in August, was a part of several gun control actions enacted by the Democratic-majority Maine Legislature after a devastating incident in Lewiston. In October 2023, an Army … Read more

Early Voting Period Extended in Suburban Philadelphia Following Lawsuit from Trump Campaign

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In a significant legal development, a judge has decided to extend early voting opportunities in Montgomery County, a critical suburb of Philadelphia. This ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed by former President Donald Trump’s campaign, signaling ongoing tensions and legal challenges surrounding voting methodologies in crucial battleground states. Montgomery County, which leans Democratic, had established three additional early voting days as part of its efforts to accommodate a surge in mail-in ballots amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially, early voting was scheduled to conclude on a particular date, but the intervention by Trump’s campaign, arguing … Read more

Florida County Considers Repealing Gun Sale Waiting Period and Background Check Requirements, Prompting Concerns of A Potential Surge in Immediate Gun Violence

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DELAND, Fla. – The Volusia County Council in Florida unanimously voted to move forward with a plan to repeal local gun laws that require a three-day waiting period and background check for private gun sales. The ordinance will undergo further voting before it is officially repealed. The law currently applies to private sellers at gun shows held at the Volusia County Fairgrounds. The proposal to lift these restrictions was put forth by District 3 Councilman Danny Robins and supported by other council members who believe that these rules infringe upon Second Amendment rights. They argue … Read more