U.S. Court Advances FTC Lawsuit Against Kochava Over Sensitive Geolocation Data Sales

BOISE, Idaho – A federal judge recently ruled against Kochava Inc., a digital marketing data brokerage, allowing a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to proceed. The FTC has accused Idaho-based Kochava of selling mobile device geolocation data that allegedly could be used to track individuals to sensitive locations without their consent. The decision came down from U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill of the District of Idaho on February 3, 2025. In his ruling, Judge Winmill found sufficient grounds to explore if Kochava’s transactions potentially breached privacy expectations, siding with the FTC’s … Read more

Class-Action Lawsuit Alleges Cook County Tax Sales Infringe on Homeowners’ Rights

Chicago, Illinois – A new legal challenge is questioning the constitutionality of Cook County’s method of collecting overdue property taxes through tax sales, arguing that the practice unjustly strips property owners of their assets. This lawsuit, seeking to achieve class-action status, alleges severe violations of property rights under both the Illinois and U.S. Constitutions. At the heart of the controversy are the annual tax sales conducted by Cook County, where delinquent property taxes are sold to private investors. The lawsuit claims that this process fails to adequately compensate property owners whose tax debts are often … Read more

Nova Labs Inc. Under SEC Scrutiny for Alleged Unregistered Crypto Asset Sales

Nova Labs Inc., a prominent technology company, is currently under scrutiny by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The allegations suggest that the company may have breached federal securities laws through its distribution of “hotspot” crypto asset mining devices, which are said to be unregistered investment contracts. This controversy touches on broader issues within the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency mining industry, where regulatory frameworks struggle to keep pace with technological advancements. According to the SEC, Nova Labs Inc. implemented a strategy aimed at circumventing established securities laws, thereby raising questions about the legalities of crypto … Read more

Puppyland Agrees to $4 Million Settlement Over Washington’s Claims of Unlawful Sales and Misleading Ads

Seattle, WA — Puppyland, a pet store chain, has agreed to pay nearly $4 million to settle allegations by the Washington Attorney General of engaging in illegal sales and advertising practices. The settlement resolves accusations that the company misled consumers about the origins and health of its puppies, which the state argued contributed to significant consumer harm. The agreement, announced Tuesday by Attorney General Bob Ferguson, stipulates that Puppyland must cease operations in Washington. The firm is also required to pay $250,000 in restitution to impacted customers, along with $200,000 to cover legal costs and … Read more