Pricing

Home Depot Agrees to $2 Million Settlement Over Misleading Pricing Claims in California

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San Diego, CA — Home Depot agreed to pay almost $2 million to settle allegations that it engaged in deceptive pricing practices, according to California authorities. The settlement resolves accusations that the retailer charged customers at checkout prices higher than those advertised on shelves and tags. The allegations, brought forth by the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office, claimed that Home Depot committed numerous scanner violations by failing to honor its displayed prices. This discrepancy not only misleads customers but can also create an unjust competitive advantage in the marketplace. As part of the settlement, which … Read more

Governor Hochul Enlists High-Profile Attorney to Tackle Congestion Pricing Lawsuits Amid Political Controversy

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New York, NY — Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to temporarily halt congestion pricing has led to legal battles, prompting the governor to enlist the services of Boyd Johnson, a high-profile attorney known for representing New York City Mayor Eric Adams in a federal campaign finance investigation. Johnson, a partner at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, specializes in white-collar defense and has become a significant figure in legal circles involving government leadership. Hochul’s office officially retained Johnson on August 15, a move that came after the state’s Attorney General Letitia James indicated a conflict … Read more

NYC Transit Riders and Workers File Lawsuit Against MTA Following Gov. Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Pause

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New York City, NY – A new lawsuit spearheaded by city officials and a prominent transport workers union is taking aim at the Metropolitan Transportation Finished Authority (MTA), challenging the consequences of Governor Kathy Hochul’s abrupt suspension of the city’s congestion pricing scheme. This legal action, led by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams, and Transport Workers Union of America Local 100, claims that the suspension has triggered unjustified cuts to bus services, affecting thousands of commuters. Scheduled to initiate on June 30, the congestion pricing initiative was anticipated to … Read more

NFL Faces $4.7 Billion Judgment as Plaintiffs Reject Call for New Trial in Antitrust Case Over Sunday Ticket Pricing

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Los Angeles — Attorneys representing a class action against the NFL have blasted the league’s attempts to challenge a jury’s decision which ordered it to pay $4.7 billion for alleged antitrust violations connected to its Sunday Ticket package. Lawyers argued that the league is unjustifiably trying to question the integrity of the jury’s calculations and interpretations. The controversy stems from a case where more than 2.4 million residential subscribers and over 48,000 commercial establishments, like restaurants and bars, claimed that the NFL’s Sunday Ticket service stifled competition and led to overcharges by limiting broadcast options. … Read more