Practices

Meta Secures Court Victory as Judge Dismisses Authors’ Lawsuit Over AI Training Practices

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SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge in California has delivered a significant ruling in the ongoing legal discourse surrounding the use of artificial intelligence to train models, yet the decision largely stems from missteps by the plaintiffs rather than an endorsement of Meta’s practices. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria dismissed much of a lawsuit filed by a collective of authors who alleged that Meta improperly utilized their copyrighted literary works to develop its AI models. The judge noted that Meta purportedly sourced materials from LibGen, a controversial digital library that features a vast … Read more

Colorado Takes Legal Stand Against 23andMe Over DNA Testing Practices

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DENVER — Colorado has joined a multistate lawsuit against genetic testing company 23andMe, accusing the firm of misleading consumers about its products. The lawsuit highlights concerns over the marketing practices and accuracy of the company’s DNA-based reports that claim to provide health insights and ancestry information. The action, led by the attorney general’s office in a coalition with several other states, asserts that 23andMe has failed to adequately inform customers about the limitations of its testing services. The lawsuit claims that the company has made promises about the reliability of its data that are unfounded, … Read more

Phil Davis Takes a Stand: Veteran Fighter Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against UFC, Alleges Monopolistic Practices

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Las Vegas, Nevada — Mixed martial artist Phil Davis has filed a new lawsuit against the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), alleging that the promotion engages in monopolistic practices that adversely impact fighter compensation and suppress competition in the sport. The lawsuit, submitted on Thursday in the U.S. District Court of Nevada, seeks to hold the UFC accountable for stifling rival promotions and limiting opportunities for fighters. Davis, who competed in the UFC from 2010 to 2015 before joining Bellator MMA, is represented by the law firm Berger Montague. This firm recently achieved a notable victory … Read more

EU Takes Action Against Shein for Deceptive Pricing Practices Amid Growing Scrutiny of Chinese E-Retailers

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Brussels, Belgium – The European Commission has identified significant violations of consumer protection laws by the Chinese e-commerce platform Shein, renowned for its low-cost offerings, following a comprehensive investigation conducted in collaboration with national consumer protection agencies. Investigators determined that Shein employs deceptive pricing tactics, including misleading original prices and the use of perpetually resetting countdown timers designed to create a false sense of urgency among shoppers. These practices entice consumers to make purchases under the impression they are securing legitimate bargains. In addition to pricing issues, the Commission’s report highlighted serious transparency shortcomings on … Read more